Roof rack dimensions.
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Roof rack dimensions.
I'm trying to find a safari rack for my 98 xj with full length rails. I'm wanting one that pretty much covers the entire roof but wouldn't interfere with the hatch. I have absolutely no experience with roof racks on xjs I just recently decided I needed more cargo space for camping and such. Thanks.
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I built one for my XJ and it was 48x60. If i had to do it again I would have done a 48X72.
This picture kind of gives you an idea of what the length dimension looks like sitting on top of an XJ.
And this one shows width
This picture kind of gives you an idea of what the length dimension looks like sitting on top of an XJ.
And this one shows width
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Look at B Lee racks in the vendor section... specifically his trail rack..
It covers basically the entire roof without interfering with the hatch.
It covers basically the entire roof without interfering with the hatch.
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I have a surco on my 98 xj and its plenty big. I have my spare up there with a high lift jack a shovel and 3 fishing poles i also strapdown some tackle and a spare 5 gallon gas can. They go for about 250 new on some websites
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I'm planning on making my own at about 4 feet wide by feet long measured a model out and it looks awesome, sorry I can give u any pics don't have any on me, but it doesn't interfere with the hatch
hope this helps!
hope this helps!
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Here.. 45x60 surco rack (same exact rack on both rigs)..
First rig (Green)is my first xj...1988 with a diamondback bike on it.
Black rig is my 1998 with the same rack on it.
First rig (Green)is my first xj...1988 with a diamondback bike on it.
Black rig is my 1998 with the same rack on it.