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Old 02-14-2011, 07:36 PM
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the MBRP is nice, but I wanted a rack that i could use with my soft top, hard top, or no top. Also I didnt want to drill. I saw a yellow unlimited with a gobi rack and it sold me. I ordered mine a few weeks ago.
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I still wish I could find more info on the roll bar rack that Kargo Master makes. It's in the 4WD/4 Wheel Parts catalog in the Kargo Master section. I can't tell if its just bars that a rack bolts to or if its a complete rack that attaches to the roll bars. I think I'm going to try to fab my own bars that attach to the roll bars because I desperately need something to pop my canoe on. Has anyone else done anything like this?
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Originally Posted by Supro
I still wish I could find more info on the roll bar rack that Kargo Master makes. It's in the 4WD/4 Wheel Parts catalog in the Kargo Master section. I can't tell if its just bars that a rack bolts to or if its a complete rack that attaches to the roll bars. I think I'm going to try to fab my own bars that attach to the roll bars because I desperately need something to pop my canoe on. Has anyone else done anything like this?
Are you looking for something like this:

http://www.olympic4x4products.com/utility-racks/908-quick-n-easy-rack
Old 02-15-2011, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bstpierre

Are you looking for something like this:

olympic4x4products.com/utility-racks/908-quick-n-easy-rack
Those are for TJs, not JKs.

I use the Thule rack... they rest on the gutters of the Hardtop, and when I'm topless, they fit on the door surrounds as well.

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Old 02-15-2011, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by remark
Gobi is great and X2 on the no drilling anything.
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I've been interested in hauling a kayak this summer and in the future. I'd prefer a mounting solution that is easily removable. IE: it's 5PM, I leave work, 6:00 I'm at the lake with the kayak.
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
Those are for TJs, not JKs.

I use the Thule rack... they rest on the gutters of the Hardtop, and when I'm topless, they fit on the door surrounds as well.
Or what I have done in a pinch, you can throw on your freedom panels and clamp the Thule gutter mounts & bars on your front panels.

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If price is an issue I highly recommend the Kongo Racks. I got mine on craigslist for 200 with crossbars. Normally 350 or something like that? I've put alot of weight on it with no issues or movement.
Soft top, hard top, bikini top, doesn't matter. Super solid.
If you don't care about price, then look at gobi and the other racks. MRBP is only good if you're keeping the hard top on. Click image for larger version

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Old 02-17-2011, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Elegabalus
I've been interested in hauling a kayak this summer and in the future. I'd prefer a mounting solution that is easily removable. IE: it's 5PM, I leave work, 6:00 I'm at the lake with the kayak.
The MBRP Rack is fully removable and makes taking your hard top on and off a breeze. It can be used as a lifting point and can be hoisted off the Jeep in seconds with the right set up in your garage. On the flip side, if you park out side, the side bars make it really easy to walk the hard top right off the back of the Jeep. You will have the use of the rack when running the hard top, and the ease of removal when you want to run soft top, or no top...

Let me know if you have any questions about the product.

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I couldn't find what I wanted so I made it at work. I wanted to stick with aluminum and stainless so it will last for many years. I bolted extruded aluminum rails on the hard top so I can move the crossbars to the front or back or remove them completely. I also wanted to keep them lower than most of the Yakima or Thule racks. I got them anodized so that should help them resist the road salt. Had to install a fairing though, otherwise they would hum on the highway. Have carried two kayaks at highway speeds without issue.







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