Roof rack

[crowrb29]

I went with a 2001 XJ roof rack rails and then purchased the Surrco Rack and the a set of the xj hard ware and love!

I also like the Gobi as well but I did not like the full cage that comes down on the body so much.

Did you just screw the xj rails right into the hard top? Do they come off with the top so you can go straight topless?

 

[NTXRUBICON]

I did bolt it to the top and it comes off with the hard top I will post pics soon as I can

 

[munstie]

Any problems with the hardtop flexing or creaking with the rails bolted thru.

Sent from the"Zone of Influence"

 

[gtony12]

I made my own rails and cross bars. Bolt to hard top and works great I use for my kayaks but can add a basket too.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using WAYALIFE mobile app

 

[rubicrawl]

Try looking for a expedition Rack, No Drilling involved just bolt on. That's what I bought plus it has light taps and very durable! View attachment 39088

Is that the defender roof rack from smittybuilt

 

[rubicrawl]

I made my own rails and cross bars. Bolt to hard top and works great I use for my kayaks but can add a basket too.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using WAYALIFE mobile app

Any pics brotha

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

Is that the defender roof rack from smittybuilt

I can't find any smitty racks for a JK...Im really curious as to what rack that is, since I really want a no-drill half rack for my JKUR.

 

[rubicrawl]

I can't find any smitty racks for a JK...Im really curious as to what rack that is, since I really want a no-drill half rack for my JKUR.

Google defender rack the jk size is 4.5x4.5x4

 

[rubicrawl]

Offroad unlimited either makes it or sales it

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

Google defender rack the jk size is 4.5x4.5x4

Ah, I see, its just the basket, you still need a mounting system...I guess Im looking for a no drill half rack mounting system then.

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Exterior-Pa...ack.aspx?t_c=3&t_s=82&t_pt=3426&t_pn=S/B45454

 

[rubicrawl]

Ah, I see, its just the basket, you still need a mounting system...I guess Im looking for a no drill half rack mounting system then.

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Exterior-Pa...ack.aspx?t_c=3&t_s=82&t_pt=3426&t_pn=S/B45454

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/pressdetail.asp?ID_press=18

 

[rubicrawl]

They sell the basket and the bolt on brackets for hard top 100% bolt on there's a pick when you click on the PDF

 

[rubicrawl]

Ah, I see, its just the basket, you still need a mounting system...I guess Im looking for a no drill half rack mounting system then.

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Exterior-Pa...ack.aspx?t_c=3&t_s=82&t_pt=3426&t_pn=S/B45454

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/press/PRESS RELEASE-DEFENDER JK Roof Rack.pdf

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/press/PRESS RELEASE-DEFENDER JK Roof Rack.pdf

You're the man. Thanks a lot for that!

 

[rubicrawl]

You're the man. Thanks a lot for that!

Lol no problem brotha just realized they're shop is 20 min from my house

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

Would be awesome if I could find an aluminum basket that will work with this setup...would be nice to keep the weight to a minimum.

 

[rubicrawl]

Would be awesome if I could find an aluminum basket that will work with this setup...would be nice to keep the weight to a minimum.

We'll the basket measures 4.5 x 4.5 so as long as you find the same size basket you can make it work

 

[Malokgashvog]

I'm telling you guys, the Gobi racks are the best... Very stable and strong, no drilling or welding. They fit very well and snug to the Jeep. They mount onto the rear bumper brackets and then onto the forward windshield bracket

 

[rubicrawl]

I'm telling you guys, the Gobi racks are the best... Very stable and strong, no drilling or welding. They fit very well and snug to the Jeep. They mount onto the rear bumper brackets and then onto the forward windshield bracket

I'm not running a rear bumber would I need to run one in order to install the rear section

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

I'm not running a rear bumber would I need to run one in order to install the rear section

No. Gobi racks don't attach to bumpers.