4WDlifeform
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Beaver Falls, PA
Hey guys. I think next up for my XJ is a roof rack... and mounting the spare to the roof cause I hate having it in the back. Eventually, I will probably upgrade rear bumper and put a tire carrier there, but for now, roof is good.
Reason for the new thread is I want to see/hear your opinions on the Surco racks. Its most interesting to me cause the price is reasonable, and its aluminum, so its light weight. Also, with optional mounts, it can mount to the gutters. Seems like a winner to me.
Biggest question I have is how strong is it? The little bit of feedback I found on here is that its "flimsy". If I lift before the rear tire carrier, there are chances that a 33" can be up there for a bit. Other than that, I don't know what else I may have up there that would be much heavier than that. Again, I'm certainly going to go with gutter mounts.
Just looking to get a feel for this one before laying down the cash. Thanks in advance for your input!
Reason for the new thread is I want to see/hear your opinions on the Surco racks. Its most interesting to me cause the price is reasonable, and its aluminum, so its light weight. Also, with optional mounts, it can mount to the gutters. Seems like a winner to me.
Biggest question I have is how strong is it? The little bit of feedback I found on here is that its "flimsy". If I lift before the rear tire carrier, there are chances that a 33" can be up there for a bit. Other than that, I don't know what else I may have up there that would be much heavier than that. Again, I'm certainly going to go with gutter mounts.
Just looking to get a feel for this one before laying down the cash. Thanks in advance for your input!