Westin Mesa Roof Rack release when?

[abeaver]

Both are included in the purchase

This rack looks great on your setup! You may not have had it long enough to vouch, but have you noticed any warping or sagging of the hardtop from the weight of this rack? The website does not give a weight specification. I ask because there is another popular rack out there with people reporting that the latch between the middle panel and clam shell is rubbing the top of the rear support. Supposedly the unsupported weight of the rack around the front clamp mount of the clam shell is causing the hardtop to flex and sag.

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[Green_Hornet]

Why Ford didn’t raise the factory rack enough to get both panels out is kinda wild.

You can remove the front panels

 

[Cornbred]

You can remove the front panels

I was talking about center/middle panel (4door)

 

[mikes781]

@swimtexan still happy with the rack? Looking at the directions it seems like it would be relatively easy to take off if needed but was hoping to get your thoughts. Also did you put any miles on it before you installed your lights? Racks will add to the noise but was wondering if it was significant with this one. I like what I see with this rack and am seriously considering it when my brocno arrives in a few weeks. Also waiting to see if AR shows off there’s this month. Thanks

 

[swimtexan]

@swimtexan still happy with the rack? Looking at the directions it seems like it would be relatively easy to take off if needed but was hoping to get your thoughts. Also did you put any miles on it before you installed your lights? Racks will add to the noise but was wondering if it was significant with this one. I like what I see with this rack and am seriously considering it when my brocno arrives in a few weeks. Also waiting to see if AR shows off there’s this month. Thanks

I'm very happy with the rack, both the front and the middle panels cane be removed very easily (it's not as tight as other racks).

The lights were installed from day 1 so I can't comment on the wind noise without them or with the solid windscreen installed. I'd imagine it would be less than what I hear now (which is minimal noise).

 

[mikes781]

Thanks for the response. Glad to hear it’s still working out for you!

 

[Rwhite692]

The main reason I ordered this one is due to the light attachment on the fairing. It's exceptional and made my light install incredibly easy and clean.

@swimtexan that looks great! I was looking at this rack at SEMA this week, and I am thinking about pulling the trigger on it - I really like the continuous T-slot, along the sides.

One question, I see that you have the Rigid 360 4" lights (Qty7). I presently have these same lights (Qty8) mounted (on the Rigid mounting bar). If it's not too much trouble, do you have the interior cavity measurement of the light pod mounting area (from left to right?) I am trying to determine if I would be able to fit 8 across, or not. (Or maybe you already tried this, lol). Thank you!

 

[swimtexan]

@swimtexan that looks great! I was looking at this rack at SEMA this week, and I am thinking about pulling the trigger on it - I really like the continuous T-slot, along the sides.

One question, I see that you have the Rigid 360 4" lights (Qty7). I presently have these same lights (Qty8) mounted (on the Rigid mounting bar). If it's not too much trouble, do you have the interior cavity measurement of the light pod mounting area (from left to right?) I am trying to determine if I would be able to fit 8 across, or not. (Or maybe you already tried this, lol). Thank you!

Great, I'm glad you were able to see it in person. The build quality is good and it allows for you to still get the front and middle sections of a hardtop off.

As for the rigid lights, I have 8x 360 4" lights but wasn't able to get them all in to fit. If you look at my wiring picture you'll see why. You could drill your own holes or use their no-light cover to get them to work. But I liked the clean look of having them all on the pod mounting area and losing one wasn't a big deal to me.

Good luck!

 

[swimtexan]

Westin Rack with the Ikamper BDV and Mission Solar 450W panel. Holds both beautifully with no flex in the hardtop panels.

 

[grant318is]

Westin Rack with the Ikamper BDV and Mission Solar 450W panel. Holds both beautifully with no flex in the hardtop panels.

Can you post some more pics from the side zoomed out?

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