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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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ive been looking around at some roof racks for my jeep. ive looked at the cargo master 52x60, and the jcr rack. the jcr is a deal because of all the acessories, but hte shipping kills it. any body got any other suggestions for a decent roof rack.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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just buy the JCR and be happy.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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JCR X2, that's the one going to get, soon as i get funds
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Depends if you need more or less storage, personally I love the JCR as far as small size, low profile, uniqueness but I like the idea of the cage around the Kargo Master with extra storage options and mounting points.... I just need more room for storage but I've heard they both are super sturdy and solid... I'm going Kargo Master... but have purchased JCRs 1 Ton Steering Upgrade just to reconcile that I didnt purchase their rack...
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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Check out this link on Cherokeetalk.com. There is a great home built roof rack for cheap. It is broken down and shipped and you put it together.
http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f1...of-rack-15219/
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Here you go.
Check out this link.

GL.

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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I really like my Surco. It is light weight and plenty strong. I felt that the Surco accessories were kind of expensive, so I made my own light brackets, etc.

Pics in my album.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Money an issue?
http://www.discountramps.com/car-top...roof-racks.htm
Cheap racks.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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warrior products if you can find one close to you.
fully welded, gutter mounts, hi-lift, axe and shovel mounts, optional tire mount.
i've put over 300 pounds in mine, and stood ontop and it didn't really flex much.
i've wheeled with it full, however i was quite top heavy.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Make your own?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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My Yakima "Load Warrior" rack. 200 bucks. Thing is bulletproof. (Old *** pic of cherokee... no longer stocker.)
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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I got the top hat roof rack, it is bulletproof, and looks good, the coating sucks though...
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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ive been looking at one from nates 4x4. seems to be well built and prices is right
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