I think the side molle panels will help spread
load, so thats a good idea.
I did buy a jcroffroad.com roof support kit for mine, the wedge that rci sent out for center roof latch doesn't seem like enough.
Part of the issue I think is a ford thing and the rci rack just helps discover it...
Yeah, Since the plate is there I'm not gunna buy another....I saw that they were testing some new hinges....for now i'm running what I got till an issue crops.
Thats what I was hoping for, appears to be just dealing with the latch issue, but hopefully I'm wrong.
Someone install it and tell us if sag goes away 😁
100%
Mine didn't have sag before, like you say this roof will never be able to hold much untill something gets bolted to the roll bar, if RCI doesn't get with it, I will purchase the JCR brace
Mine is sagging as well, I noticed squeaky noises had increased by alot and when detailing yesterday I noticed this and decided to check this thread....
Sent rci an email.
Problem is, even if I ditch the roof rack its probably still going to sag ...I'm guessing rubber/foam seals have collapsed...
The button heads and the black oxide carrige bolts, the button heads are the ones without stamped markings, I emailed awhile ago...haven't followed up with you.