Roof rack recommendations?

[inh]

I need a rack for cargo and for a full size spare. I like to sleep in the back of the X when camping and im tired of moving everything to the front seats for the night. A roof rack woudl be great but they are all so expensive. I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations..

 

[trucku]

found this..

not roof mount though
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...Id-100000168443/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000168443

 

[Skibum1989]

They're called safari racks. It's basically a container made of welded steel bars on top of your roof.

http://www.explorerexpress.com/catalog/pages/roofracks.html
It's the 2nd one down

 

[inh]

Awesome! Much more affordable

 

[chris_miller]

roof racks

Heres another,,,

http://store.summitracing.com/

SUR-S4560 $156.95
Estimated Ship Date: Today
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Brand: Surco Products, Inc.
Product Line: Surco Safari Basket Racks
Adapters Included: No
Adapters Required: Yes
Length (in): 60.000
Width (in): 45.000
Height (in): 5.000
Roof Rack Material: Aluminum
Roof Rack Finish: Black anodized
Quantity: Sold individually.

Roof Rack, Aluminum, Black Anodized, 5 in. Tall, 45 in. Wide, 60 in. Long, Each

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Increase the versatility of your pickup or SUV.
These Surco Safari basket racks mount to your factory roof rack, multi-rack system, or rain gutters, and allow you to store cargo more securely. Features include durable 3/4 in. square aluminum tubing construction, a black powdercoat finish, a sturdy aluminum floor, and an easy installation with no drilling required.

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SUR-CH100 $39.95
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Brand: Surco Products, Inc.
Product Line: Surco Safari Basket Rack Installation Accessories
Roof Rack Adapter Mounting Style: Clamp on
Roof Rack Adapter Material: Steel
Roof Rack Adapter Finish: Black powdercoated
Quantity: Sold as a kit.

Roof Rack Adapter, Safari Basket, Steel, Black, Clamp On, Kit

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Everything you need to install or accessorize your Safari rack.
Surco has paved the way to trouble free basket rack installation for you with this comprehensive array of accessories. These accessories cover everything from ski, bike, and tire carriers to mounting adapters and everything in between.

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[slravene]

Also ask yourself do you really want to put a full size spare on your roof. One issue with that is that your center of gravity goes up...ALOT. The second one is have you ever tried to lift a full size spare w/ wheel above your head? They arent light. Now try taking it off your roof, on a trail, off camber, and wet... Its not an easy task, then reverse that to get your flat tire back up on the roof once youve changed them out... Its up to you, but if it were me i would put the spare as low as possible.

 

[trucku]

I say hang that sucker off the bumper on a swing away or flip down stlye mount..

 

[inh]

I say hang that sucker off the bumper on a swing away or flip down stlye mount..

yea im gonna fab up a swing away setup on the rear bumper. But i still want lots of storage space up top

 

[MONMIX]

Just so you dont learn like I did.
The rear hatch does not have a inside release.
Meaning, do not load the front seats full of gear and stuff, and the then get into the back and close the door. Like I did

Just plan ahead.

 

[trucku]

yea im gonna fab up a swing away setup on the rear bumper. But i still want lots of storage space up top

Kewl...It would be kewl to have a roof rack that can be easily removed when your not trailing. That way you don't kill your gas mileage all the time

 

[Co&Ca]

http://www.team-performance.com/partssearch2.cfm?searchquery=ford surco Ford Explorer

Try that, it's the Surco's but it has the mounting hardware included and shipping is cheap.

 

[inh]

Oh thats a good deal. I wish they had the 45x60 incher though :/

 

[bmxking5]

I don't like the mounting brackets that comes with the Surco's. It stick up too high IMO. I'll make my own when I do buy a roof rack. But my vote goes to the Surco rack.

 

[Texplorer]

You cant go wrong with Surco, I love mine. And they arent to expensive at all.

 

[inh]

Yea the surcos do look pretty nice.

and team-performance does have the 45x60 as far as i know it will bolt up to my 96 x

http://www.team-performance.com/ViewPartinfo.cfm?parttype=3918

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

found this..

not roof mount though
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...Id-100000168443/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000168443

I know I'm reviving an old thread, but this mount, where does it mount. It dosen't seem very descriptive and has no picture of the product on a vehicle.
Thanks

-Marc