Ford Bronco ARB BASE Rack – First Look!

[BRBlue]

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[Ryan at ARB]

i have been waiting for this one for a long time. the accessory system looks to be very versatile, and rollers attached to the sides would help in getting my kayaks up on the roof. how many holes do we need to drill, and where? diagrams/video showing that process would help with the concerns that many will have about putting holes in the roof.

also interested in this. I was totally sold until I saw drill

@Ryan at ARB how does it attach to the roof? Drilling?

You had me until the word “drill” came up

12 holes total. When instructions are available I will update this post and attach them.

In order to achieve a function rack load rating, you have to go through the hardtop. We have used this same method of mounting on our rack for the Jeep JL which was developed a few years ago. Needless to say, we have had great success with this method!

 

[WuNgUn]

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)

I personally don't care for the low profile design features of racks. With my Foothill tent and a Yakima Skinny Warrior up top, it is already next to impossible securing the tent.
All other elements for a low-pro design are definitely valid though..
Would the 2 door be smaller, seeing as the 4 door covers the rear removable panel?

 

[Gritty]

Sign me up for 2DR

 

[knownhuman]

Dang, that is slick

 

[Benoack]

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?

 

[Cable Guy]

Wonderful looking rack. Need to think hard before drilling holes in a roof that is currently impossible to replace.

 

[Ggerobb]

I dont like the whole drill part. But I like the rack. I'd like to mount it to my roof rails and have a side rack to go over the back window. Is this a possible?

 

[zane8stacks]

2 door

 

[Black_Stallion13]

Definitely not crazy about drilling but this is by far the best fit and finish I've seen for an aftermarket rack yet. PLEASE make a slightly smaller version that will still allow the middle row roof section to be removed - perhaps that would essentially be the same design as what you would plan for the 2 door model. Why not make it attach to the existing slots in the hardtop like Ford's fishing concept? IMO, not being able to remove middle panel puts u in the same category as the factory Ford rack... I'm buying Bronco for open air experience so that needs to be retained.

 

[ggoodman]

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)

Yes - please build for a 2 door. I was planning to buy the JCR short but would be interested to see what you come up with

 

[AM1217]

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)

2 door, but I think it needs to be front to rear because of less space in a 2 door. Maybe the 4 door will fit on a 2 door just add a bracket from the front accessory mount. Then your base rack fits both platforms. Your price I think is too high. Should be in the $900.00 range. Then once its purchased I'll have to buy the accessories. They way you have it now when you add the extras your well over 2000. At that point ill have one built to my needs and less money.

 

[NewBroncoOwner]

Drilling 12 holes is a no-go for me. Looks good, nice try.

 

[qwertisk]

@Ryan at ARB yes to the 2 door please!! Also when is the ome suspension for the 2 door available

 

[BoatBuilder88]

2-door please!

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