Yeah I like the MPRB rack, and if I had a hardtop, I'd def get it.

 

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In fact I am getting one put on my hardtop later this year. They just now are producing it for the 2011. Can take as much as around 700 lbs.

 

The way they bolt to the hard top makes it look like they came from the factory.

But I made my decision and I'm pulling the trigger and ordering the Gobi rack... just waiting for my check to clear.

 

Lone Wolf, I am thinking of doing the same, do you think that with a stock suspension that there is much of an issue with roll or sway? 150 pounds up on top with 2 fiberglass kayaks (about 45 pounds each) thats an additional 240 pounds. Im wondering if I need to get some stiffer shocks. I have a stock JK Wrangler 4 dr. Any one else with some input? Dont mean to take over your thread...

 

no brainer. MBRP. but it will cost ya.

 

Jk Jeepster - It's all good! You actually brought up a good point as I didn't even consider rolling or swaying while driving. I've been reading around and haven't seen this brought up. I don't know if it's b/c it's a non-issue, or b/c everyone has modded rigs. Worse comes to worse, if no one chimes in about it, I'll let you know first hand when I recieve mine in about 3 -4 weeks.

 

Alright got some good/bad news. Bad news is that I cancelled my order. Good news is that I'm putting that money towards other things such as a 2.5" Teraflex coil lift kit, a Poison Spyder evap canister skid plate, and other essentials for offroading!

 

Lone Wolf...
Why did you cancel your order? I am about to order mine, and want to make sure you didn't uncover an issue I'm missing?
Thanks
Brodbeck

 

No issues at all! I did my research and IMHO the Gobi roofrack without a doubt is the best roof rack out there. The only reason I canceled was b/c I was going to put the money toward other parts such as a lift kit, armor and some other dress up items. I ride the beginner/ intermediate trails in Raush Creek, PA and don't really need a roof rack yet. I was putting my money into something I didn't need just yet b/c I don't go camping (yet) or have a kayak (yet) haha. So that's my reason for canceling. For the price you get a roof rack, a free ladder and a free windscreen How can you beat that?!?

 

I have the Garvin Wilderness rack which is the only one I could find that allows the rack to be tilted back. Here is the link http://wildernessracks.com/jeep_exp.html

Doug