Getting a Mule roof rack...

[discostu004]

after reading this thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-...rack-80-series-made-baja-racks-awesome-4.html

i had a little back and forth with Kaleb and decided to get one of the last roof racks he has seen here:

MULE Expedition Roof Rack & Product Detail Photos

he recommended removing the factory rack i have. he's going to send along instructions on how he plugged his holes left when removing the factory rack, but i thought i'd axe here if there's anything to do to ensure that there isn't a leak into the hole. remember i'm very mechanically disinclined. i'm having a store put this and an ARB bumper for me, but when i axed about the hole issue, the response didn't inspire a LOT of confidence that it'd be plugged up nicely and effectively. any help??

 

[firetruck41]

Axe? Maybe you mean ask?

Actually there is some info in the faq. Near the bottom of the Maintenance/Trail fix section.

 

[OGBeno]

You are getting yourself an incredible roof rack. Kaleb is a great cruiser guy and an awesome designer.

You will be happy with your choice.

 

[Schnieb]

Can't wait, I have one on order too. I saw the mule roof top mounts the other day on another cruiser, they look super strong and cool.

 

[MARLIN375]

I used Kaleb's gutter mounts on my rack and I could not be happier. Workmanship, strength and adjustabilty and price...A1 on all accounts.

 

[Schnieb]

Marlin375, Is that his rack? Can't tell. Nice rig!!!

 

[MARLIN375]

Nope, Home built...but the build started with "themules" gutter mounts.

 

[discostu004]

yes i'm excited, just sent the deposit. the only thing was plugging the holes. that discussion in the FAQ was all over the place. i kind of thought there'd be a simple thing since removing a rack can't be that isolated. just don't want leaking and the place i was GONNA use didn't confidently answer how they handled such a thing. i was hoping for a "oh yeah we do that all the time, no problem". that kinda scared me

i meant axe, i love hearing people use axe over ask, expecially (another one) since one is a noun and one is a verb

 

[MARLIN375]

I used Dans method for sealing the old inserts.

stainless screw, oring and a stainless rosette washer and I used a bit of sikaflex sealant in there for good measure. Found a picture in this old thread.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/14259-removing-rack-good-thing.html

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

Aluminum tape with bedliner strips painted on.

 

[OGBeno]

By the way, the Mule rack is an epic rack. I have put hundreds of pounds of stuff on there, slept on it, have stood on it many times, and it still keeps going strong.

I highly recommend it--especially with Kaleb's end-of-summer sale going.

 

[nicholas]

I agree with the above accounts. Kaleb is an A+ guy to work with and sells strong and well built products. I would have snatched up one of those racks I had all my $$ tied up in a RTT.

But I do have a set of his heavy duty Mule rack clamps and they are awesome. By far the best clamps I have seen on the market. Excellent pricing too.

You really can't beat the end of summer price on one of his racks.

 

[Schnieb]

I can't wait tell someone looks at my cruiser and says.....

NICE RACK DUDE!!!