Help shopping for a roof rack!
02-12-2012, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by horrocks007
I am about to pull the trigger on a Yakima set up from Quadratec for a little over 300$. It will work well for me as I just need it for skis and Kayaks. If you want the whole roof basket and light bar setup you can do all that too with it.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...-Yakima-tracks
I returned the one I got and bought the Thule, which uses bolts and washers.
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02-14-2012, 02:35 PM
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Is this worth buying and bolting it on the roof??? I can afford a $500+ roof rack :( anyone have pictures??? Or done something like this before?
02-15-2012, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by maroon jk
Is this worth buying and bolting it on the roof??? I can afford a $500+ roof rack :( anyone have pictures??? Or done something like this before?
02-15-2012, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ezav8tr
I purchased some old rails (then cut to size) and Thule system off Craigslist for $150, plus $40 for the fairing, and installed it on my 2dr. I used some bracing on the 8 bolts on the inside and used plenty of sealant. I also drilled the holes one size smaller than the botls which caused me to thread the bolts through the fiberglass so even without sealant, Im not sure water can get throuh. I'm really happy with the outcome and am sure the top will rip off the Jeep before the railing comes undone.
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02-15-2012, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ezav8tr
From the modified section.
