Roof Rack ideas

[Nellman]

I am getting the BL with V6 so can't get the roof rack options. I was starting to look at other options and ran into a new ARB Base Roof Rack. I like the idea of the dovetail rail around the perimeter and on each rail. The options are almost endless with this set up.

I was wondering if anyone else has seen any different Roof Rack ideas? If I am going to spend the money on a roof rack why not get something that is trying to change the game. Any other ideas?

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[AcesandEights]

Looks like the rack from Yakima. Basic.

 

[linbackr99]

You can still order the roof rack - just not on the B&P. The dealership will still place an order. I ordered the Wildtrak and - separately - ordered the roofrack/crossbards and the kayak carrier. No issues. Same as the canvas bimini and rear mounted ski rack . . . dealership order.

 

[Nellman]

Looks like the rack from Yakima. Basic.

I can't find a great image of the one actually on the Bronco but it looks like a standard roof rack with T rails in the top of the racks. The ARB is all side rails for mounting and allows for adjusting anywhere not just where the T rail has drop in points. For me the side aspect is really nice as it has more options without taking up space for things to sit. Light bars or pods also have the ability to have wires run through the bars for a cleaner look and no need to run multiple wire access points

 

[Nellman]

You can still order the roof rack - just not on the B&P. The dealership will still place an order. I ordered the Wildtrak and - separately - ordered the roofrack/crossbards and the kayak carrier. No issues. Same as the canvas bimini and rear mounted ski rack . . . dealership order.

That is the reason for this thread is to explore other options since I can't order it as part of the vehicle. Any part of the Bronco can be purchased through the dealer. If you buy a base Bronco and want the WT emblem you can order that as well through your Ford Dealer.

I am specifically looking for other options since I can't order it from the factory with that option.

 

[bpurtz]

You can still order the roof rack - just not on the B&P. The dealership will still place an order. I ordered the Wildtrak and - separately - ordered the roofrack/crossbards and the kayak carrier. No issues. Same as the canvas bimini and rear mounted ski rack . . . dealership order.

Hmmm - did you order as a factory installed accessory or as a dealer installed accessory? Can you provide the part number for the roof rack?

 

[VehiChase]

You can still order the roof rack - just not on the B&P. The dealership will still place an order. I ordered the Wildtrak and - separately - ordered the roofrack/crossbards and the kayak carrier. No issues. Same as the canvas bimini and rear mounted ski rack . . . dealership order.

Appreciate this feedback. I take my family to kayak and would need those roof racks from day one ( especially after selling my Xterra ). We are in the same boat with the size of our Broncos. I will call them up today to see if I can add this separately. Thanks!

 

[linbackr99]

Hmmm - did you order as a factory installed accessory or as a dealer installed accessory? Can you provide the part number for the roof rack?

I don’t believe you can do factory for the roof rack if you’re rig is squatched. The guys at my small town dealership said they’d take care of it. I actually prefer to have it ordered separately so I can pay for it instead of pay interest for 3 years on what amounts to a few hundred dollars.
I don’t know the part numbers ... I just went over the order in the phone and added the. Same items as are available on B&P - just had to do it separate. The accessories are very likely not showing up until much later than the vehicle as well - from my understanding - but the WT is likely to be late summer/fall/early winter anyway.

 

[bpurtz]

I don’t believe you can do factory I talk for the roof rack if you’re rig is squatched. The guys at my small town dealership said they’d take care of it. I actually prefer to have it ordered separately so I can pay for it instead of pay interest for 3 years on what amounts to a few hundred dollars.
I don’t know the part numbers ... I just went over the order in the phone and added the. Same items as are available on B&P - just had to do it separate. The accessories are very likely not showing up until much later than the vehicle as well - from my understanding - but the WT is likely to be late summer/fall/early winter anyway.

Ok - the parts department at my dealer doesn't show any accessory items for the big Bronco available from Ford as of yet. Also, the roof rack isn't on the 4 page accessory list that has floated around on this site. Hopefully an oem or aftermarket rack is available to purchase, but as of right I don't think the part even exists. If I can't identify the ability to order the part from my dealer, I'm probably going to try to locate a local big Bronco buyer that will add it to their order and buy it from them.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Baja will likely have an offering soon. https://bajarack.com/

 

[JamesC]

I really like my eezi-awn from Equipt1: https://www.equipt1.com/collections/roof-racks Made in South Africa (I generally rely on SA, Australia or US made things for gear like this). We run a full size baroud Grand raid XXL RTT up there https://www.jamesbaroudusa.com/product-category/hard-shell-roof-top-tents/, 3.5m metal cased awning off the side and hang rigid camp lights out back. Channels are really useful for accessories. It has seen some definite use all over this continent on our land cruiser and has held up great. You can kind of see it in use here (Maderas del Carmen Coahuila Mexico in the background, Rio Grande/Bravo in the fore) taken from waaay into Black Gap WMA

 

[bpurtz]

I really like my eezi-awn from Equipt1: https://www.equipt1.com/collections/roof-racks Made in South Africa (I generally rely on SA, Australia or US made things for gear like this). We run a full size baroud Grand raid XXL RTT up there https://www.jamesbaroudusa.com/product-category/hard-shell-roof-top-tents/, 3.5m metal cased awning off the side and hang rigid camp lights out back. Channels are really useful for accessories. It has seen some definite use all over this continent on our land cruiser and has held up great. You can kind of see it in use here (Maderas del Carmen Coahuila Mexico in the background, Rio Grande/Bravo in the fore) taken from waaay into Black Gap WMA

Whozers! I've never seen a roof mounted pop up hot tub. Cool!

 

[Jpeyer]

Ok - the parts department at my dealer doesn't show any accessory items for the big Bronco available from Ford as of yet. Also, the roof rack isn't on the 4 page accessory list that has floated around on this site. Hopefully an oem or aftermarket rack is available to purchase, but as of right I don't think the part even exists. If I can't identify the ability to order the part from my dealer, I'm probably going to try to locate a local big Bronco buyer that will add it to their order and buy it from them.

This is true. If ford is omitting it from certain models I doubt they sell as an accessory. They are supposedly making it work for ‘22 on all models so my money would be that’s when you can get it from the parts counter.

 

[linbackr99]

Appreciate this feedback. I take my family to kayak and would need those roof racks from day one ( especially after selling my Xterra ). We are in the same boat with the size of our Broncos. I will call them up today to see if I can add this separately. Thanks!

Same here. I was originally trading my Raptor / kayak & ski carrier / boat towing vehicle for the WT. I have since reworked some numbers and am keeping the truck BUT still want the flexibility of tossing our kayaks on the Bronco . . . between the two of them I doubt they weight close to 100 pounds . . .

 

[linbackr99]

Ok - the parts department at my dealer doesn't show any accessory items for the big Bronco available from Ford as of yet. Also, the roof rack isn't on the 4 page accessory list that has floated around on this site. Hopefully an oem or aftermarket rack is available to purchase, but as of right I don't think the part even exists. If I can't identify the ability to order the part from my dealer, I'm probably going to try to locate a local big Bronco buyer that will add it to their order and buy it from them.

It is the same as the one in the Build & Price. I am not sure if they actually ordered it or just noted that it will be ordered when available but I have confirmed that it is on the 'we owe' sheet! I have no expectation of seeing it - or maybe even the Bronco - before the end of kayak season this year (I am in VT and after November arrives all boating comes to an end!) . . . have a day one reservation - #4 at my dealership - but don't expect the Wildtrak until late in the cycle. More $$$ to put down . . .

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