Jeep Roof Rack TrailFX J029T or Smittybilt SRC Review - Jeep Mods
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Jeep Wrangler Roof Rack TrailFX J029T or Smittybilt SRC. 1 year later I LOVE this rack and I saved TONS. Purchased on Amazon link below:
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UPDATE: THIS is the Smittybilt Rear Bumper that goes perfect with this rack, and allows you to mount it to frame and not have to drill into Jeep.
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i have this roof rack,it is good but that thing is so heavy.One thing i am really happy about it is the powdercoat paint,really good one.My solution for the rear bumper was a OLYMPIC 4X4 FRAME COVER,lightweight and like 130$CAD.Good rack for the money.
Dude! thanks for this video! I just bought it came in today!! but after all "gotchas" I love the top off..gonna be a real pain to keep hearing the squeaking, and loosing the bumper.."it's going back tomorrow asap.."the juice aint worth the squeeze..THANKS DUDE..
I had mine for 2 years and it doesn't squeak or rattle at all its totally solid
Do you happen to know how much the complete rack weighs if you had to take a guess?
I know this video was posted 3 years ago, but the cross bars get mounted the same way - what nuts did you use to mount the cross bars?
How high does it sit off the roof at its highest point? I’m limited after the lift in my underground
Hey man, good review!
I really liked it :)
Thanks! REALLY getting into the World of Jeep and LOVING it! :)
Sir very nice review but I couldn’t follow on 3:20 did you say you throw a tent on top this rack or something else? Thx!!
The box on top you see a roof tent
Good stuff
I wonder if it's still possible to get the t tops removed while the rack and RTT is on there?
He mentions in the video that you can
Can the rack be run without the cross bars the majority of the time and only put in when needed?
Update!! If you get the Smittybilt rear bumper it’s made to fit this roof rack, so the rack fits perfectly around the rear bumper. I’ll try to attach picture
TechKNOWlogy Review where is the rear bumper picture? What is the model/part number?
@@todddiek861 Here's the one that fits the rack. OR is just a good deal on a rear bumper. I've had it for over a year and love it. amzn.to/3aRXgyV
@@TechKNOWlogyReview I cut the out holes in the factory bumper on my girlfriends JKU wrangler. When I took the brackets off the corners were really floppy and I was worried, but once I got the roof rack brackets through it, it is actually just as rigid as factory!
As long as you cut your top holes in the bumper the exact size of the tubes (2" diameter hole saw), it keeps the bumper from wobbling around at all. I just had to take my time and make sure I got them in the exact right spot.
For anyone wanting to make it work with the factory bumper, once you drill your holes and cutout the bottom, you will need to build the rack back to front. This is opposite of what the instructions say, because you will want to put the rear bumper with brackets through it on first, not last. I learned that one the hard way and basically built the rack twice....
@@GDLutz any tips on finding the exact right spot?
@@stevej1691 I followed a video I found on RUclips called “Jeep Wrangler JK Barricade Roof Rack with factory bumper” posted by Tom Sidner
Basically I took the rear bumper off and put the brackets on the frame and used cardboard to make a template for where to cut the bumper.
It’s a little tricky getting the bumper and brackets back on together after you cut the holes, but I think it turned out really nice looking and saved us from buying a rear bumper or drilling into the body for the other style rear mounts.
Can you put any roof top tent on this rack?
i've got the same rack and i love it....
Hey, i just installed the same rack on my 4 door jk, i am curious, does your rack sway side to side? I installed everything per the instructions, tightened everything. The back of the rack still sways about 2 inches side to side. Front to back it is solid, but side to side not so much.
Hmmm. Not on mine. Every year or so I tighten screws but it's usually solid and I've never noticed any sway.
@@TechKNOWlogyReview thank you for your reply, yeah so i ended up tightening everything a lot harder and now it is nice and solid. I was originally cautious to not tighten too hard and bend the pipes.
hello, thanks foryour video, after having your rack for 2 yrs, would you buy it again?
ABSOULUTELY. It works amazing, AND it's unique so I get LOTS of compliments. Not many like it.
How much time would say it takes to remove and then re-install the rack? I wonder if it's feasible to install it just before a camping trip, and then removing it after.
Tony I wouldn’t recommend that. It’s a little time consuming time be temporary. I don’t even think I would do that between seasons.
@@TechKNOWlogyReview First, thank you for always providing quick feedback!
By the way, I didn't mean to completely disassemble it. I'm thinking of removing the front A pillar bolts (I can see there are 4 on each side), and the back frame bolts (I think there are 4 on each side?), and lifting the rack up.
Quick question. The tech specs says it holds up to 300lbs. I I have the smittybilt tent and that's already 100lbs. That only leaves 200lbs for me and my wife ??
I actually use the Smittybilt XL so even heavier, and my wife and I add another few hundred but I’ve had no issues.
I believe 300 pounds is the max weight while driving. Static weight should be 600 to 800 lbs.(that's how it is with other racks, please double check)
With this being almost 4 years ago, has it rusted any?
Hi Kayla - The good news is that it hasn't. My other stuff I've put on the the hinge steps have, but not the rack. Thank goodness.
Are you still using the rack? I’ve been looking at a few systems and they are pretty pricey. Also, hello from southern Utah:)
Yes - And I like it better all the time. Not much noise, looks great and VERY functional. AND I found that the Smittybilt XRC rear bumper (which was only $300 I think) fits PERFECTLY and looks and works GREAT. VERY pleased. I'm glad I saved the money instead of doing the pricey ones.
Thanks for the review. Definitely swayed me into getting this rack.
Hi, do you mind measuring the distance the top of the hard top and the heighest point of the rack?
Ok so from the top of the roof to the top of the rack frame is 3 3/4”. BUT the removable cross bars (that you attach stuff to) are a little higher at 5 3/4” from Jeep top. Hope that helps!
@@TechKNOWlogyReview Thank you!
Is this a no drill rack?
Yes this attaches into frame no drilling required, BUT if you have/keep stock bumper you would have to attach it up higher and drill.
HOw about $4449 !!!!
Hey thanks for the great informative video, might be getting this same rack and tent but afraid jeep will not clear the garage door, could you tell me how tall is your jeep from bottom to top of the tent latter to see if my jeep will clear my garage. Thanks!!!
Set up looks great!
Good question! I've lived in 2 garages since getting it and BOTH of them are about 1" too short for the rack AND the tent at the same time. BUT I found a workaround. All I do is disconnect the ladder from the top of the tent and I can pull in just fine. Then I put it back on when I go camping. Takes 5 minutes. Good solution.