Sneak Peak, XJ Low Profile Roof Rack

[jcroffroad]

We are getting ready to release the first rack out of our upcoming rack line. This this the Low Profile rack that includes tire mount and Hi lift mount. The rack mounts to the Rain Gutter seams and easily is ubolted and removed. Pricing should be around $399ish. More racks and info to come :)

http://www.jcroffroad.com/misc/sneakpeakrack.jpg

[SOUTHTEXASXJ]

nice rack is their snow there I am from constantine originally!

[jcroffroad]

Yes, we got hit with about 6" last weekend.

[MT Mike]

We are getting ready to release the first rack out of our upcoming rack line. This this the Low Profile rack that includes tire mount and Hi lift mount. The rack mounts to the Rain Gutter seams and easily is ubolted and removed. Pricing should be around $399ish. More racks and info to come :)

http://www.jcroffroad.com/misc/sneakpeakrack.jpg

Very nice. I'd be more than happy to demo it for you. :laugh3:

[IllianaXJ]

Pic no worky for me...

Glad to see some more offerings from a great NAXJA sponsor!

[SOUTHTEXASXJ]

Yes, we got hit with about 6" last weekend.

perfect for deer hunting!! enjoy it!

[jcroffroad]

Released, more infomation here:

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJ1RCK&Category_Code=RCK

[Capt. Nemo]

I'd be concerned about having only two mounting tabs per side. With a tire and hi-lift up there, I don't see it being able to handle much else without the risk of a weld failing or the tabs bending (to either side). Are the tabs reinforced, or is it just flat bar steel?

[NoCoastFocus]

Can we get these a little custom? I would love it without a light bar and maybe an extra mounting tab on each side.

[jcroffroad]

We can add more mounting tabs to the rack. We have been doing some testing with the rack and no issues yet. It is very ridgid with the two mounts, but it would not be much more to add a couple more mounts.

NoCoastFocus, Shoot us an email and we can discuss the rack and such. Info@jcroffroad.com

[selarep]

How much weight will it take before making contact with the roof? Any way to ad some sort of a wind shield to the front with cut outs for lights?

[DansGreyMj]

if you had a model to fit an mj id buy it

[Fast95Neon]

i dont see shizzlez

[91Woody]

It looks like it could use a bit of reinforcement across the rack- looks like with a bigger tire or good bump it will flex a little too much and contact the roof as selarep was mentioning.
It also looks like the lights are very close to the roof - not such a bad thing, but again, load up the rack and they need to be aimed again. (it actually looks like the center lights are making contact)

[joe88xj]

400.00 FOR THAT? the outter clamp piece looks like the throw away piece of metal used in my SBS kit. you need at least 3 mounts per side and they need to be larger or rather wider to make more surface contact. I like the low profile look but i'd never trade my conferr for that. sorry to sound so critical but theres not much to that rack and for 399.00 plus 130.00 to ship it geez !

[scottmcneal]

X2. sorry, but he is right

[monkeyevil]

Pricing is actually at $299. We were thinking $399 for the rack with a floor and sides. I have no clue where the mix up happened, but the last two heartfelt posts reminded us.

There is no way shipping will be less than $130 unless we make it in two parts. UPS sucks, and we defiantly don't make money on shipping our products.

[monkeyevil]

400.00 FOR THAT? the outter clamp piece looks like the throw away piece of metal used in my SBS kit. you need at least 3 mounts per side and they need to be larger or rather wider to make more surface contact. I like the low profile look but i'd never trade my conferr for that. sorry to sound so critical but theres not much to that rack and for 399.00 plus 130.00 to ship it geez !

Thanks for the criticism. Do you have data to support the 3 mounts per side, or are you pulling that number off the cuff? We have found for this rack holding a tire, hi-lift, and lights that two mounts per side is more than enough. If someone was uncomfortable with that, we could add another with no issues.

Once we design the full rack, we will again evaluate how many mounts that rack needs with the new loaded weight.

[irish44j]

Pricing is actually at $299. We were thinking $399 for the rack with a floor and sides. I have no clue where the mix up happened, but the last two heartfelt posts reminded us.

There is no way shipping will be less than $130 unless we make it in two parts. UPS sucks, and we defiantly don't make money on shipping our products.

Might I suggest the method that I got my 48x60 1-piece steel Blackout rack shipped by:

Greyhound Freight (yup, the bus company) - cost $65 to ship a beefy rack to my nearest Greyhound station where I picked it up.....and arrived in 3-4 days shipped from Arizona!

They ship oversize packages for that price...

http://www.shipgreyhound.com/

[aparke4]

x2 even DHL has better prices than UPS - just a thought

[jcroffroad]

x2 even DHL has better prices than UPS - just a thought

Been there, done that, Lost lost of $$$ in lost packages and overcharges. DHL sucks. You've been warned!:flame:

[tcm glx]

Been there, done that, Lost lost of $$$ in lost packages and overcharges. DHL sucks. You've been warned!:flame:

Any other options...or better intro price...

I am alll over the rack, but at an ounce over $400 shipped...its pricey.

Throw the NAXJA member a bone JCR!

[90Blue_XJ]

Just a suggestion. If you want three mounts per side then offer that as an option. Throw in the rear lights and give each purchaser the option of reliable UPS or the less reliable DHL or even the cheaper Greydog. They take the risk and you provide tracking numbers and optional insurance for the lesser two shipping methods. BTW very nice rack, not much room for a cooler and tent but still very nicely built.

[jcroffroad]

give each purchaser the option of reliable UPS or the less reliable DHL or even the cheaper Greydog. They take the risk and you provide tracking numbers and optional insurance for the lesser two shipping methods.

Unfortunatly All shipping companies require all the settlements for lost or damaged packages to be handled by the shipper. In fact as a receiver, they will not discuss settlements with you.

[tcm glx]

Unfortunatly All shipping companies require all the settlements for lost or damaged packages to be handled by the shipper. In fact as a receiver, they will not discuss settlements with you.


So how about an intro deal...like $350 shipped...I am very interested!

[irish44j]

Unfortunatly All shipping companies require all the settlements for lost or damaged packages to be handled by the shipper. In fact as a receiver, they will not discuss settlements with you.

If the rack is as tough as it's supposed to be, there shouldn't be any damage issues. My rack came all the way from arizona on greyhound wrapped in some basic shrink wrap and was just fine.

[jcroffroad]

If the rack is as tough as it's supposed to be, there shouldn't be any damage issues. My rack came all the way from arizona on greyhound wrapped in some basic shrink wrap and was just fine.

The biggest problem is Lost packages.

[jcroffroad]

So how about an intro deal...like $350 shipped...I am very interested!

Give us a call, we can work something out.

[Stumpalump]

I think if it flexed and hit the roof that would still be better than all the racks I see that are sky high. What would it hurt if a heavy load made it touch the roof? Thumbs up!

[ColoradoRaptor]

So how about an intro deal...like $350 shipped...I am very interested!

I would seriously concider it for that!!

[tcm glx]

Come on JCR...Group Buy Group Buy Group Buy....$350 shipped intro price!

[01-XJ]

...It also looks like the lights are very close to the roof - not such a bad thing, but again, load up the rack and they need to be aimed again. (it actually looks like the center lights are making contact)

What is the measurement between the light tabs and the roof?

I'm just wondering if KC Daylighters would fit because it looks like those Hellas are a tight fit...

[selarep]

Come on JCR...Group Buy Group Buy Group Buy....$350 shipped intro price!

$350 shipped and I'll buy one right now.

[robertcrav]

I just bought a 2000 XJ, and am looking around for racks as I start to build it, and really like the look of the Olympic Top Hat Rack being low pro, for me, since I don't have a sun roof, I'd like to see a rack that covers most of the roof, the 4 tabs in front for 6" lights, 2 facing backwards, options for side rails, 3 to 4 drip rail mounts per side...something I can install and "forget" about....

I also like the idea of a "wind deflector" with cut outs for lights, options for deleting the tire mount... granted all these options would cut down your ability to mass produce....

just saying....

[FlexdXJ]

if you had a model to fit an mj id buy it

what too good to throw the stuff in your bed? HAHAHA just giving ya hell man.

[Gerr]

I like this rack any update?

[whatevah]

you mean this? http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJ1RCK&Category_Code=RCK