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Jan 24, 2014 | 07:27 PM

#16

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

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Originally Posted by tssguy123

That's an opinion... keep in mind people keep spare tires on their racks... and high lifts... and lights.. it adds up fast.

Spare 31" and 3 cans of gas

Jan 24, 2014 | 07:29 PM

#17

tssguy123

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From: Canton, GA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by salad

Spare 31" and 3 cans of gas

lolwut?

Jan 24, 2014 | 07:36 PM

#18

DirtRoadXJ

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From: Manteca, CA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Stock rails are a joke. I had them next to each other with a 31 spare and they would sag and hit the roof. Never any problem with gutter mounts and lots of weight.

Jan 24, 2014 | 08:05 PM

#19

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

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Originally Posted by tssguy123

lolwut?

Dem rails be flat. Don't try that at home.

Feb 2, 2022 | 09:46 AM

#20

seadevil3

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From: Eastern NC

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

What brand is that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJmike0122

Seams like operator error. Two mounts on each side and to much weight. I'd say six mounts should be the minimum.

Attachment 329355
He is prepared.

What kind of roof rack is that, I need something like that. All I'm going to carry is my spare tire, 33's to 35" and some tools, shovel, high lift jack and a light bar. Any suggestions

Feb 3, 2022 | 12:35 PM

#21

XJlimitedx99

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From: Andover, VT

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 L

Quote:

Originally Posted by seadevil3

What kind of roof rack is that, I need something like that. All I'm going to carry is my spare tire, 33's to 35" and some tools, shovel, high lift jack and a light bar. Any suggestions

Suggestion 1: Check post dates. This thread is 8 years old.

Suggestion 2: Carry as little as possible on the roof. High lifts, tools, and shovels fit great inside. Center of gravity and wind resistance are important. Is looking cool really importanter?

Suggestion 3: Gutter mounts or bust.