Let’s see those aftermarket Roof Racks

[OEMGUY0720]

Since we’re on the topic of aftermarket roof racks, I’m trying to find the suitable one to the setup I’m planning for on the LX, this: Dual side-by-side ARB AR40 on the front edge of the roof rack. The goal is to mount these in front rather on top of the roof rack to make the whole thing the lowest possible profile.

But looking at several photos here, I haven’t really seen a roof rack that went near or at the edge of the front end of the roof.

The FrontRunner Slimline2 is the one I think closest to the front end

Even the ARB full aluminum roof racks isn’t close to the front end (near or above the windshield) or I may be wrong. Any ideas is greatly appreciated or who has done this same or similar setup.

 

[abuck99]

Look at a single row 50" or 42"light bar- to mount underneath the front leading edge. If you have 2.5" of clearance available you can fit a light bar under the front edge. I bought one of these this week: Armored Lighting

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Look at a single row 50" or 42"light bar- to mount underneath the front leading edge. If you have 2.5" of clearance available you can fit a light bar under the front edge. I bought one of these this week: Armored Lighting

Thanks @abuck99 I will consider this. The closest rack I’ve seen is from trail tailor tubular rack and it extends up to near above the front windshield though I’m not sure if that model is in production looked like it is still under prototype stage.

 

[geanes]

Thanks @abuck99 I will consider this. The closest rack I’ve seen is from trail tailor tubular rack and it extends up to near above the front windshield though I’m not sure if that model is in production looked like it is still under prototype stage.

The Gamiviti with integrated light bar would be right up your alley. Highly recommend. Has a clip on fairing so you can cover the LED light bar when not needed. I added 4 light cubes on top. But, you could easily just use the integrated light bar. Super low profile and stealth as heck. The lower "bar" below the light bar actually shields the hood from glare....super well thought out design.

 

[El Cid]

What rack is this?

FrontRunner. And you have to say it with a South African accent.

 

[prwillard2]

They can if you flip the "expo" bars to face up or get one without the "expo" bars or lightbar dropdown. In the end, the Gamiviti are very low profile even with "expo" and lightbar. After 2 years of owning mine, I'll never own another rack. The lightbar dropdown is actually very cleverly engineered so that it creates a "shield" of sorts blocking the light from the lightbar cascading across your hood.

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What trailer is this @geanes

 

[geanes]

What trailer is this @geanes

That's a Morris Mule knock off on Timbren axle-less suspension with a Harbor Freight tongue box, 4 Harbor Freight trailer jacks (1 in each corner), Smittybilt XL Tent and an ARB 2500 awning.

 

[GreyWhaleCruzin]

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Gamiviti Expo++ rack

 

[GreyWhaleCruzin]

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Gamiviti Expo++ rack

I really like that Gamiviti expo rack. Not that you have had it on, anything you wish you could have added?

 

[Patassa]

I have a Gobi stealth with a ladder and love it. I run around on the roof all the time, tying down everything from camp wood to kayaks.

Since I never have help loading kayaks, and I'm only 5'6", it makes a big difference that I can climb up on the roof and lash them down.

I like that the Gobi curves with the roofline. Very few racks do that. And I really like how Yakima stuff attaches to it.

However, Gobi sued a guy over on the T4R forum for "copying" their design. They also were totally full of s*** when they said I wouldn't have to remove my spoiler and then wouldn't return my calls when I told them they actually had no idea what they were talking about.

So dont buy a Gobi. Buy the new @benc rack.

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Good lord, those welds look rough. Looks like some kid got put on a mig welder and told to just make it stick.

 

[ScottyRt66]

Seeking advice for a newbie 100 owner:
Is there such a thing as a “budget” each solution? I love all these, and probably will go that direction one day, but I’m looking for options that are slightly more affordable

 

[Ironsides]

Front Runner

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How’s the wind noise with that rack? It’s been years since your post, any review for it?

 

[GreyWhaleCruzin]

Hello! My eyes are up here. Stop looking at my rack

 

[Patassa]

Couple shots of the Dissent rack (needs some adjustment in these pics):

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Looks great, how did you mount the boxes up there? Do you generally just make your own brackets for the dissent rack?

 

[BEG]

Looks great, how did you mount the boxes up there? Do you generally just make your own brackets for the dissent rack?

I use eye bolts in the sides of the cross bars as anchor points and strap things down. For those cases, i installed footman loops on them and ran some webbing straps through to the eye bolts. It keeps them in place but still easy to remove without having to open them and take out the contents.

 

[EntropyFletch]

Here's my Gamiviti which I installed over the weekend. Lovng it so far!

 

[taiga leigh]

View attachment 1562443 View attachment 1562444 View attachment 1562445 View attachment 1562446 View attachment 1562447 Here are a few pics of the dissent rack in use and some close up pics of the tent load bars with high rise awning mounts/outboard accessory mount.
Still have some fine tuning to do on the awning mounts but these will fit with or without the tent bars.

the bumper on the white LC is next level

 

[DHracer3]

Rhino Rack 84X49 with RCL feet. nice and low. Very nice quality.

 

[MRB21]

View attachment 1562443 View attachment 1562444 View attachment 1562445 View attachment 1562446 View attachment 1562447 Here are a few pics of the dissent rack in use and some close up pics of the tent load bars with high rise awning mounts/outboard accessory mount.
Still have some fine tuning to do on the awning mounts but these will fit with or without the tent bars.

Nice rigs! Love the pictures!

 

[MRB21]

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A little DIY rack I built last year.

What a nice work you made on it! Which rack model did you use as an example?