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06-13-2011, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Originally Posted by Apollo21
I feel like in terms of weight the roof rack is gonna have more effect on the mpgs than 100lbs of steel in the back. Then again the $$$ factor tops all.
Sumns also did something similar to that guy. When i finish mine i'll probably put out some CAD drawings for those who want to take to a shop to have it done.
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Just search "I built a swing" and that bad *** one comes up that the NAVY guy made. I am actually in the middel of making one JUST LIKE IT! BUt I am making a flat surface like a roof tent thing that has a later that connects to the tire carrier... i have been planning it out for almost 1.5 years... but its almost in the making! I am freaking pumped. Sumns made one like the NAVY guys. His turned out really cool too. Cool guy if you have questions he'll help you out.
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06-14-2011, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Leavenworth, Kansas
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Originally Posted by radryan505
It doesnt seem like people sporting home made racks these days huh?
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Ya, for a $120 off craigslist locally, including the crossbars, I couldn't beat my deal.
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08-30-2011, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Milford, CT
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Originally Posted by GrandAZ
You are going to want to get Rola Model # 59504.
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Lacking internet due to the hurricane but looking to pick this up asap, can anyone confirm this is the typical rola rack in most WJ photos here? Love the look. Thanks!
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08-30-2011, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Caroline, VA
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that's the one
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08-30-2011, 12:06 PM
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Location: Dixie, Maryland
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Originally Posted by 85IrocZ-28
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Ok so I have a surco on my KJ and LOVE it! What size do you have and how big would you say you could go? I have the 45x50 on the KJ and Im sure it would fit but Id like to get a slightly bigger version and not rob the KJ of its rack.
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08-30-2011, 12:51 PM
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Yeti - The Abominable WJ
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Northern Utah
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I will have to measure it tonight, I can't remember. If you go too big though, you block the sun roof (if you have that option).
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08-30-2011, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bay Area, CA
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Originally Posted by GearHead84
Lacking internet due to the hurricane but looking to pick this up asap, can anyone confirm this is the typical rola rack in most WJ photos here? Love the look. Thanks!
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yep, same place I got mine from. 
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08-30-2011, 01:03 PM
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Location: Dixie, Maryland
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Originally Posted by 85IrocZ-28
I will have to measure it tonight, I can't remember. If you go too big though, you block the sun roof (if you have that option).
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Yeah I have the sunroof. I was thinking a 45x60 might fit pretty well but I havent measured yet. As long as it doesnt prevent us getting our skis up there Ill be happy.
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08-30-2011, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: South Jordan, UT
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Originally Posted by b00stin4
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Do you have any issues in the winter with the rack icing up and becoming top heavy?
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08-30-2011, 11:43 PM
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Yeti - The Abominable WJ
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Northern Utah
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Originally Posted by liquidxit2
Yeah I have the sunroof. I was thinking a 45x60 might fit pretty well but I havent measured yet. As long as it doesnt prevent us getting our skis up there Ill be happy.
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Mine is a 45x50, and I am not sure I would want anything larger. Measure yours to see if you really want to go for the 60. It would fit, but it would be very close to the rear hatch and the sunroof. I like the balance of where mine is located, mid roof.
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05-07-2012, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Originally Posted by n8man1068
Same Rola as the others. I wanted a Yakima MegaWarrior, but I wasn't about to dish out $300+ for a rack, and then another $200 for the cross bars. Maybe one day.
My fuel mileage has not decreased at all. The only annoyance is that sometimes the Rola screen whistles.
I feared more for the safety of myself and passengers, of the tools and other recovery items in the cargo area flying around in the event of a rollover, than I do for the higher COG possible rollover. I haven't had the WJ in an off camber situation where I felt unsafe/steady, but I don't wheel as hardcore as others. If you treat your Jeep like a Jaguar on the highway, then that's all on you. IMHO, I prefer the tire on the roof for even weight distribution on my setup. If I had a steel bumper and the tire on the back, plus other camping gear and goods in the cargo, I'd be looking into the addition cost of airbags. |
How do you have your spare mounted? Did you get a spare tire carrier that worked with the rola?
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05-07-2012, 07:29 PM
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Location: Caroline, VA
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How do you have your spare mounted? Did you get a spare tire carrier that worked with the rola?
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Actually, I'm using the stock spare tire hook. You just have to line it up right and tighten it up good. Been on there for a good while and I haven't lost it on the highway, so I guess it works. I imagine you could do the same if you had some scrap metal and hook bolt thingy.
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05-07-2012, 08:50 PM
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Location: Tucson, Az
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Here's mine
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05-07-2012, 09:00 PM
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Location: Islip, NY
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My rola ships Wednesday! Woot
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05-08-2012, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
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I got mine off ebay for about 70 with shipping. It was a used one so I just had to repaint it with some bedliner. Its an XL Rage Powersports roof rack.
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