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Old 08-01-2008, 07:39 AM
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Anyone out there care to suggest how this one off is made. Looks like aircraft grade aluminum that is powder coated black and bent to fit. From the pic it appears that it mounts to the front widow frame and in the rear by slipping between the hardtop and the body using the OEM hardtop bolts to secure it. The rack is for sure a one off but the rooftop tent's are manufactured en mass.
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That is a very cool rack set up. Looks like it may be from europe. I would be interested in a set-up like that. Very clean.
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Oooohhh.... that is SWEET! I wonder if you could still fold a soft top with it though...
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Originally Posted by 08JKWrangler
Anyone out there care to suggest how this one off is made. Looks like aircraft grade aluminum that is powder coated black and bent to fit. From the pic it appears that it mounts to the front widow frame and in the rear by slipping between the hardtop and the body using the OEM hardtop bolts to secure it. The rack is for sure a one off but the rooftop tent's are manufactured en mass.
What makes you so sure it's one off?

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There's already a thread on this

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...222#post588222


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It looks heavy duty, even if it is a one off, the other manufactors should take notice.
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Originally Posted by D'sjk
It looks like you lose all function of the top though!?
You mean it wouldn't keep rain off your head anymore?
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Originally Posted by wiredawg_mg
It looks heavy duty, even if it is a one off, the other manufactors should take notice.
Agreed. To the best of my knowledge there is no one making one as heavy duty looking as this. Boy I'd love to find a shop around here willing to make one...
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Check with TnT or Treks They had a JK at the Denver Truck Fest that had an Exo Roof Rack that was awsome, i have some pics if someone can host them, There not great but you can get the idea
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Originally Posted by Silver Rubi 4 dr
Check with TnT or Treks They had a JK at the Denver Truck Fest that had an Exo Roof Rack that was awsome, i have some pics if someone can host them, There not great but you can get the idea
I saw that same rack at the show. It had ladders, similar to land rovers on each side, a light bar and, looked like the freedom panels could still be removed. I have pics also and will try to get them up soon. I seem to remember the word 'defender' on it somewhere. The rear mounting was integrated into rear corner armor, and the front (4 door) was in between the front and rear doors. I've got the TREKS front bumper and plan on getting the rear bumper/tire carrier. I will get this rack if it's available in a 2 door model.


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