Top Cargo??
11-20-2006, 05:37 AM
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Top Cargo??
OK I really like this Rack shown below.. does any one know, does the rack work when the hard top is on and off? if so how does it remove to allow you to put the top on and off?
11-20-2006, 05:47 AM
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This is a Kargo Master Bushman Steel Rack that can be mounted to the roll bars of a Jeep. For the TJ, YJ and CJ, you could by their Congo Cage with attaches to the windshield frame and just above your tail lights and then the basket part you see on top of it. I have this setup for my TJ...
At least for older Jeeps, all you need to do is unbolt the front windshield mounts and tilt the whole thing back for top removal. When Kargo Master comes out with one for the JK, I'd be willing to bet it'll work the same way
At least for older Jeeps, all you need to do is unbolt the front windshield mounts and tilt the whole thing back for top removal. When Kargo Master comes out with one for the JK, I'd be willing to bet it'll work the same way
11-20-2006, 06:00 AM
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So, would this work with the fold down windshield? I'm guessing the rack would have to be removed/tilted back somehow to allow the windshield to be folded down or back up again. How much weight can the current rack hold?
11-20-2006, 06:16 AM
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No, the Congo Cage cannot be used with the windshield down. The only way you can do that is to attach the basket on the roll bars as is shown in the first photo. As far as weight goes, it can safely carry 400 lbs. and I have done it before 
11-20-2006, 06:30 AM
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I haven't seen how the JK's windshield attaches. I was guessing that the Congo Cage could attach at the same place using an adapter. Is there a good close-up picture of how the windshield bolts on and off? I don't remember seeing one in the HUGE selection of shots you have (
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Because the windshield is curved on the JK, they now have a hinge in the middle as opposed to one on each side of the window frame...
Here is a close up of the windshield brackets that would need to be unbolted prior to dropping it.
Here is a close up of the windshield brackets that would need to be unbolted prior to dropping it.
11-20-2006, 07:23 AM
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Thank you. Those really help. You wouldn't happen to have a shot of the area that gets unbolted showing the windshield folded down would you? I was wondering what was behind what is shown in the second picture you posted. Is there any structure behind there that could be bolted to or does that part with the six bolts stay in place when the windshield gets folded down?
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It looks like the part I asked about is actually removed and the spot it bolted to is still there. I would guess that this spot could be used to bolt a rack to, similar to your older Jeep. I bet someone is looking at doing something like this.