Roof rack conversion

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Treyflies
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Roof rack conversion

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I want to put four new sturdy rods in. I’m looking for something pretty heavy duty. Any ideas?


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1979bettywhite
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Re: Roof rack conversion

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Not too many ideas, but if you haven't reinforced the stock roof rack, I would be pretty hesitant about putting anything too heavy up there on it. Even reinforced, you would still be limited a bit on what you might put up there. I wound up removing mine completely, plugging the holes, and going with a gutter mount based system. Should hold quite a bit of weight. Have a roof top tent up there with two cross bars, but may add a third. Feels plenty strong.

If you just want the stock rack for show, or originality, then you could just get some used rods from someone here.

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Re: Roof rack conversion

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I do like the gutter mounts and what you did with yours. I’m still debating on what to do.. I was thinking about making my own out of ridgid conduit.. still humming and hollering. I’ve got my entire Jeep torn apart and have about a hundred different scenarios for the damn thing.. so much going on lol


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