Roof Rack Mounting Directly to Hard Top

[wantabee]

I am looking at mounting a roof rack directly to my Hard Top. I have a Yakima Roof Rack that I use on my Westy that attaches to the Rain Gutters. My 4Dr Rubi has Rain Gutters over the rear doors. Wondering if I can bolt Artificial Rain Gutters on the rear of the Hard Top. Wondering if the top can take the weight. I am thinking of adding a roof top tent, so you have to add the weight of 2 adult to the top.

has anyone ever tried this?

 

[96discoXD]

I wouldn't think it would take the weight of an RTT with two adults in it. I would look at some of the other options like MBRP and others that are rated for quite a bit of weight. I know there's at least one rack option for a JKU that is reputed to handle 1000lbs of static weight.

 

[wantabee]

Yeah it looks like I am going to have to go for the rack mount rather than mounting it right on the top. I was hoping to use a set a Yakima roof racks that I have with Rain Gutter Tower mounts.

back to the drawing board.

 

[ex m38a1er]

Found these here somewhere...
I'm gonna put ZJ roof racks on my TJ's hard top this way.

 

[Brigitta]

There is company makes racks that bolt to the roof, they do have some to fit JK's
http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/Roof-Racks-c35/
http://www.equipt1.com/companies/Roof Racks/product-fr/119436-jeep-wrangler-2-2m

 

[96discoXD]

If I'm not mistaken the "Overland JK" has a similar setup where the roof rack et al is supported by the roll cage as well. Not sure if it's the same as the pictured setup or not.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: mbrp jk rack, EXCEPT 2011-

It will support over 700 lbs and an RTT

:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO