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Old 03-20-2018, 06:52 AM
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i have searched the forum for roof rack suggestions, but didnt really see any posts that answered the questions i have so i will give it a shot. I know a lot of people use the Rola low profile roof basket on their xj’s. My question is what are the issues people have run into if any with this roof rack? Rust issues? How bad is the wind noise? I know there will be wind noise with all racks. The rack will be used for mostly a look, i like the look with a rack up there. On the rola rack i see the fairing piece doesn't go all the way across, does anyone know if it did go all the way a ross would the wind noise be less? I was looking stricktly at the rola because of the price point and what i was going to use it for. Seems like a quality rack for a decent amount of money. also should I have posted this in another area?
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I have the Rola rack with extension on a grand cherokee WJ and yes it is noisy. I made the fairing full size and it definitely helps. Also helps to mount it as low as possible. I mounted it directly on rails that are bolted to roof.
The XJ works better with a gutter mount rack. I made a wind fairing that extends to fit contour of roof. The Rola will sit on top of crossbars and stick up too high.
Pictures: WJ with Rola. XJ with Nates4x4 full-size gutter mount rack.
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