Garvin Utility Rack Installed
05-13-2011, 04:39 PM
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Garvin Utility Rack Installed
UPS delivered it today and I installed this evening. Overall I am happy with it. The material is thicker and better quality than I had expected. It came well packed, which is a sign of a company that cares. Once fully bolted in it seems pretty sturdy.
I had ordered the Olympic but Katerina changed my mind, but since I never did get the Olympic I really can't compare.
There are a couple of design features I would change, such as the fact that you have to use a separate metal piece that connects the rack to the side rail mounts Seems they could have simply made the tabs extending off of the side mounts longer.
I suspect the parts are used for multiple vehicles with different mounting widths.
I do like the fact that there is a extra support leg on each side, wasn't expecting hat an it helps take some of the load.
Again, so far I am happy with it and would recommend.
Tomorrow: Teraflex 1.5" performance levelling kit, OME Nitrocharger Shocks, and rugged ridge evaporate skid.
I attached pictures, hopefully they come through, never done this on the iPad before. Sorry if they don't.
Cheers,
Cory
I had ordered the Olympic but Katerina changed my mind, but since I never did get the Olympic I really can't compare.
There are a couple of design features I would change, such as the fact that you have to use a separate metal piece that connects the rack to the side rail mounts Seems they could have simply made the tabs extending off of the side mounts longer.
I suspect the parts are used for multiple vehicles with different mounting widths.
I do like the fact that there is a extra support leg on each side, wasn't expecting hat an it helps take some of the load.
Again, so far I am happy with it and would recommend.
Tomorrow: Teraflex 1.5" performance levelling kit, OME Nitrocharger Shocks, and rugged ridge evaporate skid.
I attached pictures, hopefully they come through, never done this on the iPad before. Sorry if they don't.
Cheers,
Cory
05-13-2011, 06:08 PM
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Thanks. I don't think the dogs will be as pleased with their reduced space (one is 80 pound he other is about 55.
I really can't help think of how pleasantly surprised with how sturdy it is. I was just outside admiring it. I yanked on it pretty good several times and the only thing hat moved was the jeep a little bit.
I may have to look at their roof rack
I really can't help think of how pleasantly surprised with how sturdy it is. I was just outside admiring it. I yanked on it pretty good several times and the only thing hat moved was the jeep a little bit.
I may have to look at their roof rack
05-13-2011, 07:20 PM
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Good point on the weight. Fortunately, I guess, I have plenty of time to stalk said roof rack. The utility rack, skids, and suspension upgrade have used up my credit for a with my "in-home" lender, at least for now. OR, I can balance it out with a winch, that seems much more reasonable, but then I'll just need the OME HD lift, vicious cycle really.
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They changed the basket design from what was in quadratec. I like the way it looks more now.
Its the first mod my wife really got behind, she hates digging through our stuff when we are camping. This should help organize things.
Like I said, I shook it pretty good and it didn't move or rattle. We will see how it does down the road.
Its the first mod my wife really got behind, she hates digging through our stuff when we are camping. This should help organize things.
Like I said, I shook it pretty good and it didn't move or rattle. We will see how it does down the road.