Front Runner Rack

[Charlesthe2nd]

Been looking at my options for a roof rack and came across this Slimline II Full Roof Rack / Jeep Liberty

Seems like a solid rack, and it's very slim which is a bonus. Wondering if anyone has had an opportunity to see these, or if anyone has one, would love to hear thoughts on it.

 

[JasonJ]

Never seen one, don't have one.

My thoughts on it? HOLY CRAP THAT IS SUPER SUPER EXPENSIVE FOR A ROOF RACK!!!!!

$1125? Seriously? You could PAY someone to build you one to your exact specifications out of nearly any material you want (except perhaps titanium or gold) and it would be half that cost.

 

[CactusJacked]

I agree about the price....holy crap. The thing that's really going to be "slimline" is your wallet!!

 

[profdlp]

It looks terrific, but I'm going to go along with the others on the price.

 

[tommudd]

Great products but they really love everyone of them a lot and the price shows
Can get a custom built one way cheaper

 

[hoju99]

Had this one for 2 years

Strap-On Slimline II Roof Rack Kit / 1255mm (W) X 1156mm (L) - by Front Runner


https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.c...55mm-w-x-1156mm-l-rack-kit-strap-on-feet.html

 

[Charlesthe2nd]

It is entirely overpriced, y'all are right about that. Also correct is the fact that for the money of a FR I could get one built.

The reason I like that rack is its overall weight. At just 60lb, and capable of carrying 300lb. The liberty is already heavy so less is more.

Another plus for the FR is that it is flat. Meaning I can mount a rooftop tent and it won't have to sit on the raised edges of most other racks.

I'm still looking for other options, as the FR is not in my budget. Baja racks mega mule is nice. Rhino racks has a similar one to FR, but it's outrageously priced as well. Also like the Rock Lizard full length rack. Although, if I wanted one of those for the summer I probably would have needed to order at the start of the year. I actually have RL roof rails with Yakima bars.

Love to hear more suggestions for full or 3/4 length racks.

 

[CzarKJ]

For that price they could at least have a picture of it on a liberty on the site!

 

[hoju99]

see above

 

[Jbergun]

For that price you could buy a welder and some steel. Design and build any rack you want and still end up on top by ending up with a welder.

 

[profdlp]

For that price you could buy a welder and some steel. Design and build any rack you want and still end up on top by ending up with a welder.

You could also hire a pretty girl for the day to stand there in a bikini and hand you the parts while you worked on it. :sawzall:

Creativity is key in these things, I think.

 

[CactusJacked]

You could also hire a pretty girl for the day to stand there in a bikini and hand you the parts while you worked on it. :sawzall:

Creativity is key in these things, I think.

He'd probably wind up working on the wrong "rack"! :happy175:

 

[Jbergun]

You could also hire a pretty girl for the day to stand there in a bikini and hand you the parts while you worked on it. :sawzall:

Creativity is key in these things, I think.

He'd probably wind up working on the wrong "rack"! :happy175:

As long as the rack isnt lop sided. I think its a win win.