My Only Question: Roof Rack Option

[sanford]

Who will be the first vendor to figure out how to sell us two cross bars and a platform for the 4-door MIC roof? There are obviously 4 connector points (front and back pairs) shown in every photo, but the standard Ford racks only mount to the front pair. (Do you think the load capacity will be less without the windshield frame helping to support the load?)

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[Judge Rufus]

Do you think the load capacity will be less without the windshield frame helping to support the load?

I would guess, yes. Simple physics...you are putting all of the weight on the rear clamshell, instead of distributing it.

 

[ZackDanger]

Enough people are clamoring for this option that I'm assuming we'll see something eventually from the aftermarket.

There are two things that one should consider though:

1. There are options for this for the keep, but they just aren't that popular. People go full cage for the most part if they want a platform rack.. or they get the gutter clamp style roof racks for lower load requirements (skis mostly). I believe the ones that are just over the clamshell of the jeep require driving and mounting the rack through the hardtop for enough rigidity.

2. The attachment points on the rear clamshell are for a clamp, vs the mounting points on the front windshield are actual bolts to the frame. I suspect the reason why we don't see the rear-only platform from ford is that they clamps don't provide enough strength to overcome the forces encountered during driving. Likely the front windshield mounting bolts are required (as of this point).


This clamps to the drip rail and then bolts to the rear glass hinge attachment points.

 

[redone17]

I am in the same boat and will keep an eye on this thread and every discussion about it. (after spending way too many hours digging through old posts).

For now I will deal with the Ford rails/bars and change down the line if something comes out. It's inevitable for our first jaunt from NY to CO with a kid and a dog we will need some roof storage and I think it will take some time for aftermarket to get it right.

 

[redone17]

What brand is that? I can't make it out in that left corner.

 

[ZackDanger]

What brand is that? I can't make it out in that left corner.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-removable-hard-top-roof-basket-0717-jk.html

 

[rugbysecondrow]

So long as I can mount my SUP, I am cool. Bikes can go on the hitch rack.

 

[ZackDanger]

This might be more akin to what you are looking for:

https://www.extremeterrain.com/best...k-for-sunrider-pioneer-platform-41463-01.html

 

[flamingojoe]

The fishing guide concept showed off what you’re talking about.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...banks-fishing-guide-accessories-concept.3821/

 

[redone17]

https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-removable-hard-top-roof-basket-0717-jk.html

Oh, duh. It just says Barricade - the model - in back. Cheers.

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