GOBI racks...any advice or reviews?

[JeepinBear]

Hey all,

I am considering buying a GOBI rack for my 06 LJ Rubi.
http://www.gobiracks.com/

Does anyone have any reviews or advice on these racks?

My specific questions:

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  How does this interfere with hard top removal?
  Does this interfere with a snorkel (ARB)?
  Which is better for carrying a canoe; Ranger, or Stealth rack? (or is there a difference?)
  How well does it work with Yakima accessories?
  Does anyone have pictures installed on an LJ? Their site does not include LJ's.
  Are you satisfied with the pre-wiring for the lights?
  Are you seeing any rust?

 

[FJLED]

I love my gobi stealth for the FJ and think it is the best rack on the market for the cruiser. Since I don't have a jeep I can answer any questions there, but give GOBI a call as they have some of the best customer service. Ask for Sandra who is one of the owners and she can answer any questions you have.

I did not use any of the prewiring they provided for my lights, so I can't report there. However, I have not seen any issues with rust on my rack. They pressure test each rack to ensure there are no leaks in the welds, prior to powdercoating.

 

[kenallwine]

The Ranger rack just arrived for my JK on Wednesday. I may start installing it Sunday. I'll be taking pictures and trying to document the whole process. My first impression is that is solidly built. It arrived extremely well packaged with styrofoam packing and banded together. I can't say the box held up well through the shipping process but everything inside was just fine. It took almost 7 weeks to get it but I think it will be worth it.

 

[mattman8706]

The Ranger rack just arrived for my JK on Wednesday. I may start installing it Sunday. I'll be taking pictures and trying to document the whole process. My first impression is that is solidly built. It arrived extremely well packaged with styrofoam packing and banded together. I can't say the box held up well through the shipping process but everything inside was just fine. It took almost 7 weeks to get it but I think it will be worth it.

please do take pictures and document and post. I am wanting a ranger rack for my JK. Please post how the rear mounts and front mounts tie to the frame. I have only seen it with stock bumpers and I am wondering how it would work with aftermarket bumpers.

Thanks :victory:

 

[kenallwine]

I have a stock rear bumper still however, I will take pictures of how the bracket attaches.

 

[kenallwine]

Rack is in and pictures are up!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41275

 

[JeepinBear]

Well done...Thanks!!