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Old 01-29-2013, 08:27 AM
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GOBI with quick discos, I can tilt it back, change tops or lower/raise the softtop, then reconnect it in about 10 minutes. You can remove the freedom panels without moving the rack. I only use it a few times a year, and it's not difficult to take off completely but you need a buddy to at least help get it down or on top.


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Old 01-29-2013, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
GOBI with quick discos, I can tilt it back, change tops or lower/raise the softtop, then reconnect it in about 10 minutes. You can remove the freedom panels without moving the rack. I only use it a few times a year, and it's not difficult to take off completely but you need a buddy to at least help get it down or on top.


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Thanks. I really like this product.
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
GOBI with quick discos, I can tilt it back, change tops or lower/raise the softtop, then reconnect it in about 10 minutes. You can remove the freedom panels without moving the rack. I only use it a few times a year, and it's not difficult to take off completely but you need a buddy to at least help get it down or on top.


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Quick question: I see how the front quick releases work, but how does the rear come completely off? thanks
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Originally Posted by justinstoffregen

Thanks. A ray of hope! Do you have the ladder attachment?
I do have the ladder. I traded a guy my softop for his hardtop and removed the ladder prior to meeting him. He brought a friend and the 3 of us slid the hardtop from behind under the rack. I never got around to reinstalling the ladder.

Since then I removed the hardtop with just my wife using the same method. When we put it back on I'll attach the ladder again. If memory serves me correctly there are only 3 bolts that hold the ladder on so it should be no big deal.
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Originally Posted by DougM
I do have the ladder. I traded a guy my softop for his hardtop and removed the ladder prior to meeting him. He brought a friend and the 3 of us slid the hardtop from behind under the rack. I never got around to reinstalling the ladder.

Since then I removed the hardtop with just my wife using the same method. When we put it back on I'll attach the ladder again. If memory serves me correctly there are only 3 bolts that hold the ladder on so it should be no big deal.
Thanks. I appreciate the info.
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Originally Posted by justinstoffregen

Quick question: I see how the front quick releases work, but how does the rear come completely off? thanks
2 bolts at the rear pivot point.
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Originally Posted by rtbksmith
The M416 trailers are very hard to find. But if you do find one tell me about it. I have been looking for one in great shape.
I know where two M101 trailers are with tops. I need to stop in and check them out myself.
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Originally Posted by justinstoffregen

Quick question: I see how the front quick releases work, but how does the rear come completely off? thanks
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And as an alternative to the high $$ Gobi, you can buy the N-Dure (also marketed as Garage Pro) from JCWhitney for under $300. It is a full rack like the Gobi, roof can be removed by lifting up and sliding out to the rear. There is a good thread on that rack, use the search function for "garage pro install). Probably 12 pages of multiple installs...
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I'm sold on this rack! It's by far my favorite.


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