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Old 03-08-2007, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by deadspot
I agree that a rack that requires drilling in the back just doesn't seem right. Of course I am sure the rack designers / MFGs have tried all options but it seems to me there must be a way to create a bracket around the bumper that bolts to existing bolt points - even if it angles out from between the body and the bumper. And for those with after market steel bumpers it seems like it is totally possible. I need to take a welding class!
Considering the variety of bumpers out there (and hopefully more to come!), I doubt this would be a practical idea for manufacturers. Bolting the roof rack to the body panels seems a little optimistic, especially considering the reported tickness (or thinness?) of the JK's body panels. :-) Hopefully these manufacturers know something we don't. :-) I need an expedition style basket for my (future) JK, so I'll be paying close attention to any write-ups... :-)

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Old 03-08-2007, 10:31 AM
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I bought a Kargo Master basket for mine... I am waiting for them to come out with the frame mounted rack for the JK before I mount it. The sales guy with Kargo said a few weeks ago that they will be coming out with one for the JK in about a month.

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I am waiting on their JK version of this to mount my basket:

Old 03-08-2007, 11:02 AM
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I'm thinking on designing one and putting a patent on it. How's this sound the "Tilta-Back Rack"
Old 03-08-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by USAF_GroundRat
I bought a Kargo Master basket for mine... I am waiting for them to come out with the frame mounted rack for the JK before I mount it. The sales guy with Kargo said a few weeks ago that they will be coming out with one for the JK in about a month.

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I am waiting on their JK version of this to mount my basket:

Did you have the Kargo Master Rack before? If you did, can it only be used with a soft top, because judging by the pic, it doesn't look like it would work for a hardtop jeep.
Old 03-08-2007, 04:07 PM
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the rack was 800 with installation....did not take long for the install....reading about placement on the quarter panel in the rear....yep i kind of freaked when i saw the drill (like going to the dentist) but the section the rear is placed in was pretty firm compared to the rest of the sheetmetal.

the swing back type was a lil loose and did not interest me.

again with this rack you can still slide the top off in the back and the front panels had no problem coming off.

the roxkster

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Old 03-08-2007, 05:17 PM
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I like the off-road logic rack the best.

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Old 03-08-2007, 05:18 PM
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Default Roof Rack

I emailed offroad logic and got this response:

We are working diligently to meet some deadlines and meet cost in our budget.

No pricing is available at this time.... But both the Steel and Aluminum Billet rack will be over $1000.

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Old 03-08-2007, 05:48 PM
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what do you think of mounting into the hitch? I am sure it could hold weight .
Old 03-08-2007, 07:07 PM
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Thanks for the Offroad Logic info. That's the rack I'm most interested in, although it sure is pricey.
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You build it i'll buy it !!!!


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