Gear's Baja JK Thread
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Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
Sorry about that Mark. Shutterfly resized all my photographs and I just have not taken the time to transfer them over to photobucket. I went ahead and grabbed a few for you to see the rack. Let me know if you need any specific shots.
Rack under construction.
Last photograph shows the center section that I have been working on. I also removed the front bar just to see how I liked the look/wind resistance.
Rack under construction.
Last photograph shows the center section that I have been working on. I also removed the front bar just to see how I liked the look/wind resistance.
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Looks great:smiley_drive:
The Swiss
Expedition Leader
Did the removal of the front bar make any difference to fuel consumption and noise?
Looking good, white Rubies are the best :elkgrin:
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
The Swiss
It made a difference with the noise. Although I now can hear the noise behind me where it hits the rear bars(just a little bit). I actually use the rack pad to eliminate the air going under the front bar. This helps a lot. I also like the front bar removed when I have the T-tops down. The bar is not obstructing my view. As far as fuel economy - I do not see a significant change.
It made a difference with the noise. Although I now can hear the noise behind me where it hits the rear bars(just a little bit). I actually use the rack pad to eliminate the air going under the front bar. This helps a lot. I also like the front bar removed when I have the T-tops down. The bar is not obstructing my view. As far as fuel economy - I do not see a significant change.
Do you have any pictures with the hard top off? I would be interested in seeing what it looks like. I'm getting ready to do a very similar roof rack, but I was going to follow the contours of the rear roll bar in the back (the rack will not be full length).
I'd also be interested in seeing what you end up with for a fairing or pad to cut the wind noise.
Thanks.
I'd also be interested in seeing what you end up with for a fairing or pad to cut the wind noise.
Thanks.
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Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
Keithro wrote
As sad as it might sound I have never had the hard top off. The easy removal of the T-tops has kept me from removing the whole top. My rack is set up for the hard top to be removed. Below are some photographs of how the cross bars come off. This will allow the hard top to slide out the back.
The 45 degree tube has a simple bolt in it that needs to be removed before detaching the rear section. All lights have a disconnect plug.
As for the front fairing. I have always used a front rack pad to take up the space between the bar and the top of the Jeep. On this rack I moved the front bar as far back as possible so if I decide to make a fairing at least it will be at an angle and not straight up and down. With this said I could only go so far back and still be able to remove the T-tops.
On my last rack the front bar was in front of the windshield and although I wanted to try a fairing it would have been coming forward up from the windshield. Hope this makes sense.
I have been thinking about trying to make a fairing out of .063 aluminum. Simple take a sheet the width of the Jeep and about 8" tall and work it with a hammer to get the right look. I have yet to try this but would like to give it a go.
As sad as it might sound I have never had the hard top off. The easy removal of the T-tops has kept me from removing the whole top. My rack is set up for the hard top to be removed. Below are some photographs of how the cross bars come off. This will allow the hard top to slide out the back.
The 45 degree tube has a simple bolt in it that needs to be removed before detaching the rear section. All lights have a disconnect plug.
As for the front fairing. I have always used a front rack pad to take up the space between the bar and the top of the Jeep. On this rack I moved the front bar as far back as possible so if I decide to make a fairing at least it will be at an angle and not straight up and down. With this said I could only go so far back and still be able to remove the T-tops.
On my last rack the front bar was in front of the windshield and although I wanted to try a fairing it would have been coming forward up from the windshield. Hope this makes sense.
I have been thinking about trying to make a fairing out of .063 aluminum. Simple take a sheet the width of the Jeep and about 8" tall and work it with a hammer to get the right look. I have yet to try this but would like to give it a go.
viatierra
Explorer
Are those stainless allen screws for your detachable portion? I want those!
Did you get them seperately??
Did you get them seperately??
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
Viaterria wrote
Hello Greg,
Yes they are and you know I was thinking of you when I purchased them. Why you ask!!! They would only sell my the complete bag of 50. They are Hex Socket Cap Screws size 5/16 - 18 x 3/4. Check your size, let me know how many you need and PM your address.
Hello Greg,
Yes they are and you know I was thinking of you when I purchased them. Why you ask!!! They would only sell my the complete bag of 50. They are Hex Socket Cap Screws size 5/16 - 18 x 3/4. Check your size, let me know how many you need and PM your address.