Roof basket recommendations
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Roof basket recommendations
So I'm looking to replace the ski rack that came on my XJ with a roof basket that covers the whole roof.
Where/what brands should I start with? Should I consider building my own on top of the ski rack?
Where/what brands should I start with? Should I consider building my own on top of the ski rack?
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Depends on how crafty you are. There are allot of custom builds out there if you can weld. There is even ones made from Conduit. If you buy one aftermarket, be prepared to spend over $350 at minimum.
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Ya I don't think I'm qualified to weld a complete new rack on my own. But I can probably hand mounting a basket to the existing racks, if that's possible. I would just remove the ski holder, but leave the tracks. But if not, I think I will most likely buy a new or used one.
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Look at Amazon !!
First measure the roof top and figure out what size you want.
They have a ton of them that you can choose from, alot in the $150-200 range.
This one is pretty large and should fit nicely and only $150
First measure the roof top and figure out what size you want.
They have a ton of them that you can choose from, alot in the $150-200 range.
This one is pretty large and should fit nicely and only $150
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Look at Amazon !!
First measure the roof top and figure out what size you want.
They have a ton of them that you can choose from, alot in the $150-200 range.
This one is pretty large and should fit nicely and only $150
http://www.amazon.com/62-5-Luggage-C...arge+roof+rack
First measure the roof top and figure out what size you want.
They have a ton of them that you can choose from, alot in the $150-200 range.
This one is pretty large and should fit nicely and only $150
http://www.amazon.com/62-5-Luggage-C...arge+roof+rack
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Roof basket recommendations
I got mine on Amazon for $150 and they have extensions you can add for not too much more it's a rola roof rack
Last edited by SatiricalHen; 09-23-2015 at 08:23 PM.
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If you don't mind spending the coin, I'd go for the ARB steel rack with mesh floor. Top quality, but heavy. Also JCR makes a nice one from what I hear.
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Made mine out of conduit and u-strapped it to aftermarket rails. I already had the rails. Kind of lame? Yes... Was it only 80 bucks to make and has survive the woods so far? Yes.
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Originally Posted by bryweb
You don't have the link or more information on that one (make/model), I like it.
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Originally Posted by Sethers775
I would highly recommend nates4x4 roof rack. 50x72", covers entire roof, and pretty dang cheap; size considering.
315$! light tabs, mounting hardware too!