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Old 01-29-2013, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mrlobaloba
Man, that looks like a lot of weight on that rack. Don't those have a weight limit like 200 lbs?
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Old 01-29-2013, 06:59 AM
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Looks like a nice option but I'm looking for something that will hold a rooftop tent.
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Old 01-29-2013, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by skibovr6
Go with the aev, seems easiest to take on and off. I have the gobi and love it. What are you using the rack for? If you need it for extra gear and don't want to take it on and off look at an m416 trailer
Primarily for a rooftop tent.
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Old 01-29-2013, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DougM
I have a 2 door JK with a Gobi. It's not easy to remove the hardtop but it does slide rearward under the rack for removal. Obviously you can't use a hoist to lift it.

I do have to remove the shovel and ax brackets before sliding out the hardtop. Also, it's best to remove the rubber bumpers from the hardtop where it meets the Freedom Tops to get extra clearance.
Thanks. A ray of hope! Do you have the ladder attachment?
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Old 01-29-2013, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by skibovr6
My Gobi would be a pain to remove, go with a trailer
I thought about this too. Seems pricey compared to a rack though.
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Old 01-29-2013, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jdmc0
Im curious also. Is there a roof rack system out there that allows removal of the hard top? Is there one easier then others?
If there is enough interest in this thread we might see a removable one on the market soon.
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Old 01-29-2013, 07:22 AM
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I run the Warrior Products Safari Rack, I normally have the basket off unless I need it and just run with the cross bars this still allows me to throw the canoe or some 2x4s up there. The basket goes on/off with 6 bolts and the top of the rear cross bar comes off with 2 pins if you wanted to hoist the top off, I usually just lift it a couple inches and bring it back until I clear the rear bar.




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Old 01-29-2013, 07:57 AM
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Default kargo master congo cage
The kargo master congo cage, is removable (four bolts) holds 500 LBS and you can even remove your hardtop without unbolting or removing the rack. truely the best rack out there for the JK
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Old 01-29-2013, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jk.bushwacker
The kargo master congo cage, is removable (four bolts) holds 500 LBS and you can even remove your hardtop without unbolting or removing the rack. truely the best rack out there for the JK
Awesome. Thanks for the info.
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Old 01-29-2013, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jk.bushwacker
The kargo master congo cage, is removable (four bolts) holds 500 LBS and you can even remove your hardtop without unbolting or removing the rack. truely the best rack out there for the JK
This is absolutely what I'm looking for. Now I need to start a thread about whether or not an ARB Simpson roof top tent will mount up there. Thanks again.
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