Ford Bronco ARB BASE Rack – First Look!

[NJRoadkill]

Yes! Of course we want a 2D version. Honestly, getting a bit fed-up being an afterthought during development across manufacturers.

I don’t mind drilling into the top, just please don’t extend it to interfere with the front panels. And at least 44” long to accommodate your recovery boards. Any help with modular storage would be greatly appreciated.

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[AK SNO RIDER]

This is cool. Betting you could get a Skycamp mini up there and still be able to remove the front panels and have an open view unlike every other rack. I dig it.

Biggest question would be how easy it is to remove everything when you want to go full topless.

 

[KABQ]

Finally got a build date for 5 September! I'm not familiar with the dovetail mounting surface, and I'm wondering if it's compatible with many roof top tents.

Also, I'm a 2-door and if it works for RTTs then I would definitely be interested. Drilling doesn't scare me (I'm an aircraft mechanic) and the high dynamic load rating and low profile definitely get my attention.

 

[4everbored]

2 Door option is under consideration (feedback needed)

You asked for it.

Considering it only works with the hardtop and all 2 door broncos come with a hardtop. I think it would be a really stupid choice to make a product that would work with EVERY 2 door bronco. Instead only offer it to the 4 door crowd who ordered a hardtop. Because that's the best way to make money. By limiting the market you sell your shit to. But then who needs money when supporting 2 door hate is more important.

 

[Trueblue2296]

Seeing as how this mounts directly to the roll bars, you could use this as a roof rack for when your hard or soft top is off. it doesn't look like you'd lose any structural integrity of the rack based on the diagram. I'd use it for that but i wouldn't drill into my hard top. at the point it would be a pain to take the top off at all which i do often.

 

[dberg71]

Drilling is a hard NO for me.

 

[JT58Bronc]

I badly need a rack on my 2 door for kayaks and paddle boards. Very sad that there is not much available and good to see some options finally coming up. I got excited when I read that if height is a problem.....It sure is for me. The factory rack is too tall and it won't fit in my garage. I have like 1-2" to spare and seems like this rack will fit if I take it off and only load it when I need it.

BUT- this rack looks pricey. And drilling holes is a hard no for me too. Right now my best and lowest cost option is a folding trailer for my needs. Cost is a low $500. I'd still rather pay double for a easily removable rack. I have to get a storage unit for the folding Trailer and that is going to set me back $100 a month, at least. (I have no room in my tiny garage). I so love this Bronco but this rack problem is a nightmare for my passion to be on the water paddle boarding or kayaking/fishing.

 

[BamaBronc]

A little love for the two doors please

 

[Bronkers]

Yes! Of course we want a 2D version. Honestly, getting a bit fed-up being an afterthought during development across manufacturers.

@Ryan at ARB

Amen.

Not going to make 2dr sliders. Maybe make a 2dr rack.

Where is the ARB bronco mount for their own compressor?

I get that 2022 supply chains and labor pools be hard but what happened to ARB?

 

[Fonz54]

When the team of ARB engineers were tasked with designing and developing the BASE Rack for the Ford Bronco, our wish list was to release a rack that was as low, quiet, and strong as practical while also retaining the functionality of the front hardtop panels.

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Developing a low-profile roof rack doesn’t just ensure the vehicle will fit in parking garages – it also keeps the center of gravity lower, it's more aerodynamic, minimizes wind noise, and provides a sleek aesthetic. Our team developed short blade mounting rails that allow the BASE Rack to add only 3 1/8” from the top of the roof to the top of the rack.

Noise reduction was next up on our wish list. Accompanied by the low-profile rack is a 2mm aluminum wind deflector that is form-pressed to follow the specific contours on the Bronco hardtop. This minimizes both wind noise and vehicle drag.

When developing parts for off-road use, strength and durability are always a priority. For this reason, we chose the factory roll bar system and body as the main support system. This has allowed us to obtain a 285lb dynamic load rating. To achieve this, drilling the hardtop is required but stress free due to our waterproof gaskets and roof support brackets. BASE Rack is also manufactured from extruded aluminum beams with single seamless box piece aluminum and internal bracing putting the load rating for each beam at 50lbs.

4-door Ford Bronco BASE Racks are offered in 51”W X 61”L. This size provides maximum storage while retaining front panel functionality.

An option for the 2-door Ford Bronco is being reviewed. Let us know if you’d like us to develop a BASE Rack for them!

Dovetail Mounting System


T-slot channels have become a popular addition to roof racks, creating simplified installation of many roof rack attachments along the internal beams. But when it’s time to remove the accessory, you must slide the attachment across the entire rail which has the tendency to get hung up on dirt, pebbles, and other debris.

The BASE Rack takes accessories and cargo loading to an entirely new level of simplicity, speed, and personalization by incorporating a dovetail excursion around the full perimeter as well as along each of the internal beams. This creates more possibilities for mounting locations while also lowering the mounting point to complement the overall low-profile design of the rack.

Your Rack, Your Way

One of the core features of the BASE Rack is its overall flexibility and the ease of which it adapts to suit your needs.

The customizability is unmatched with over 50 different accessories and four different rail systems. The BASE Rack modular rail system is available in full rail, three-quarter rail, quarter rail, and trade rail configurations. All rail systems are also available separately.

The accessory range consists of but is not limited to fuel tank holders, awning brackets, spare tire straps, t-slot adapters, and lighting kits. It’s also compatible with aftermarket accessories such as t-slot attachments, mechanical jacks, recovery boards from TRED and Maxtrax, and Rotopax containers.

Full accessory list here - https://arbusa.com/roof-racks/arb-base-rack/roof-rack-accessories/

Worried about clearing your garage? No problem! The dovetail extrusion accompanied by the ARB Quick Release Accessory Brackets means you can have the rack bare in just a few minutes.

Key Details
-51” X 61” Modular Rack
-Adds 3 5/32” (80mm) to the roof
-260lb dynamic load rating
-Maximum load per beam is 55lbs
-Loads must be evenly distributed and adequately secured
-Hardtop and roll bar mounted (requires drilling through the hardtop)
-Retains front panel functionality
-2 Door option is under consideration (feedback needed)
-Compatible with the full-line of ARB BASE Rack accessories

Estimated Time of Arrival (TBD)
Estimated MSRP $1,500 (Includes mounting system and flat BASE Rack)

This looks really awesome. The only thing that gives me pause is the need to drill holes in the hardtop. yikes! Can you expand on that and possibly show some pictures of where the holes are drilled?

 

[hozer]

This looks really awesome. The only thing that gives me pause is the need to drill holes in the hardtop. yikes! Can you expand on that and possibly show some pictures of where the holes are drilled?

based on the drawing, 12 holes. Located here on each side

 

[Hatman]

When the team of ARB engineers were tasked with designing and developing the BASE Rack for the Ford Bronco, our wish list was to release a rack that was as low, quiet, and strong as practical while also retaining the functionality of the front hardtop panels.

​

Developing a low-profile roof rack doesn’t just ensure the vehicle will fit in parking garages – it also keeps the center of gravity lower, it's more aerodynamic, minimizes wind noise, and provides a sleek aesthetic. Our team developed short blade mounting rails that allow the BASE Rack to add only 3 1/8” from the top of the roof to the top of the rack.

Noise reduction was next up on our wish list. Accompanied by the low-profile rack is a 2mm aluminum wind deflector that is form-pressed to follow the specific contours on the Bronco hardtop. This minimizes both wind noise and vehicle drag.

When developing parts for off-road use, strength and durability are always a priority. For this reason, we chose the factory roll bar system and body as the main support system. This has allowed us to obtain a 285lb dynamic load rating. To achieve this, drilling the hardtop is required but stress free due to our waterproof gaskets and roof support brackets. BASE Rack is also manufactured from extruded aluminum beams with single seamless box piece aluminum and internal bracing putting the load rating for each beam at 50lbs.

4-door Ford Bronco BASE Racks are offered in 51”W X 61”L. This size provides maximum storage while retaining front panel functionality.

An option for the 2-door Ford Bronco is being reviewed. Let us know if you’d like us to develop a BASE Rack for them!

Dovetail Mounting System


T-slot channels have become a popular addition to roof racks, creating simplified installation of many roof rack attachments along the internal beams. But when it’s time to remove the accessory, you must slide the attachment across the entire rail which has the tendency to get hung up on dirt, pebbles, and other debris.

The BASE Rack takes accessories and cargo loading to an entirely new level of simplicity, speed, and personalization by incorporating a dovetail excursion around the full perimeter as well as along each of the internal beams. This creates more possibilities for mounting locations while also lowering the mounting point to complement the overall low-profile design of the rack.

Your Rack, Your Way

One of the core features of the BASE Rack is its overall flexibility and the ease of which it adapts to suit your needs.

The customizability is unmatched with over 50 different accessories and four different rail systems. The BASE Rack modular rail system is available in full rail, three-quarter rail, quarter rail, and trade rail configurations. All rail systems are also available separately.

The accessory range consists of but is not limited to fuel tank holders, awning brackets, spare tire straps, t-slot adapters, and lighting kits. It’s also compatible with aftermarket accessories such as t-slot attachments, mechanical jacks, recovery boards from TRED and Maxtrax, and Rotopax containers.

Full accessory list here - https://arbusa.com/roof-racks/arb-base-rack/roof-rack-accessories/

Worried about clearing your garage? No problem! The dovetail extrusion accompanied by the ARB Quick Release Accessory Brackets means you can have the rack bare in just a few minutes.

Key Details
-51” X 61” Modular Rack
-Adds 3 5/32” (80mm) to the roof
-260lb dynamic load rating
-Maximum load per beam is 55lbs
-Loads must be evenly distributed and adequately secured
-Hardtop and roll bar mounted (requires drilling through the hardtop)
-Retains front panel functionality
-2 Door option is under consideration (feedback needed)
-Compatible with the full-line of ARB BASE Rack accessories

Estimated Time of Arrival (TBD)
Estimated MSRP $1,500 (Includes mounting system and flat BASE Rack)

Love it but no way in hell I’m drilling into my hardtop… I’m out!

 

[Jamiegla1]

Given the weight load allowed and dimensions, this would not work well for mounting a hardtop tent on top of this rack.

Any suggestions for roof rails or rack that would suffice for that application?

I glossed over the weight limit and using a tent. Im interested in this, too

 

[Snacktime]

The holes are a big no for me, to much work to go full convertible. Have you thought about a push pin set up? Something to make it a quick tool-less removal?

 

[Jdc]

One of the best looking racks I've seen so far, but drilling the hard top...

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