Roof rack

[02libby]

I am looking for a roof rack for my 02 Liberty. I have the stock one (those 2 rails) but I want to get one that can actually hold things. Does anyone have any suggestions or maybe has one they would recommend?

Thanks.

 

[kj924]

What do you plan on putting up there? I just bought this rack from e-trailer for $159- free shipping! I like it cause it sits low and has the look I wanted.

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[RenegadeJay]

Heeeeyyyy....nice rack!! (naughty)

 

[kj924]

Heeeeyyyy....nice rack!! (naughty)

We are talkin' about the roof basket, right?

I seen a post on here from Sport about his, and I said the same thing as you. "Heeeeeeey!.....................

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36996

 

[Dave]

LOL......yea, you got a nice rack kj924.........

02libby......check out that rack.......

Dave

 

[kj924]

"Well ThankYou.....Thank you very much."

 

[RenegadeJay]

Ok, so originality isn't my strong suit...lol

 

[kj924]

Does that line ever work?

Here's another nice "rack".......I would have got this, but my spare won't fit inside. It's cheaper too.

http://www.discountramps.com/roof-cargo-basket.htm

 

[02libby]

Sweet. Thanks guys. I would just be throwing luggage up there. My wife and I are having our first child and we have 2 dogs. Little jack Russel terriers. I just want enough room in the car for the family (dogs included). The Rola rack looks perfect for me. Thanks again. Nice "racks".

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Sweet. Thanks guys. I would just be throwing luggage up there. My wife and I are having our first child and we have 2 dogs. Little jack Russel terriers. I just want enough room in the car for the family (dogs included). The Rola rack looks perfect for me. Thanks again. Nice "racks".

Congrats!!!!

 

[02libby]

Okay... so in researching this a little more, I do not have the "cross bars" on the 2 roof rails already there. I am guessng that I will need those. When I order a rack will they come with it or do I need to make some?

 

[kj924]

Yes you need to buy some or make some like I did. No the rack will not come with cross rails.

 

[02libby]

Yes you need to buy some or make some like I did. No the rack will not come with cross rails.

Did you take any pictures on how you made it or did you make a thread on it? What materials did you use?

 

[kj924]

No I didn't do a how to thread sorry.

I used 1" square stock steel, 4 utility u-bolts from Napa, cut the steel 42" in length and measured and drilled for the roof rails mounting location. Painted them Gloss Tremclad black and fitted 4 chair leg plastic feet from a hardware store.

 

[02libby]

No I didn't do a how to thread sorry.

I used 1" square stock steel, 4 utility u-bolts from Napa, cut the steel 42" in length and measured and drilled for the roof rails mounting location. Painted them Gloss Tremclad black and fitted 4 chair leg plastic feet from a hardware store.

Sweet. Thanks. That will get me started.

 

[sport]

KJ924, looks great. I have enjoyed the basket myself, it is holding up well and it gets used! I have had all kinds of things up there like lumber, fishing gear, strollers and luggage.

 

[kj924]

KJ924, looks great. I have enjoyed the basket myself, it is holding up well and it gets used! I have had all kinds of things up there like lumber, fishing gear, strollers and luggage.

Thanks..I like this basket. Although, I can't get through the touchless car washes any more due to the lift and basket.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Thanks..I like this basket. Although, I can't get through the touchless car washes any more due to the lift and basket.

A handwash is better for the Jeep anyway.....

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Crazy me will be buying one of these very soon!

http://www.thuleracks.com/images/products/690XT.jpg
http://www.thuleracks.com/images/products/691XT.jpg

 

[HoosierJeeper]

That first on is pretty cool.