Roof Racks?
04-28-2009, 06:45 PM
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I use mine a lot in the summer for camping. In the winter, it comes down and snowboard racks go up. I nabbed a Jeep wind deflector from a guy off craigslist that helps a little with aerodynamics and mpg but I'm sure its not a huge difference.
04-28-2009, 07:21 PM
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I do really enjoy my rack I use it all the time I can fit all my camping gear and my canoe up there and i still get twenty mph city and 35 mph highway 
04-28-2009, 07:23 PM
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just wondering what everyone's opinion on roof racks was? i have one on my 97 but im not a big fan of it. i never really need to use it. im thinkin of taking it off and putting all 4 lights on the front bumper. anyone have an opinion or maybe interested in a roof rack?
i have interest in it. where are you located though?
04-28-2009, 07:30 PM
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i live in northeast PA, not positive im gonna sell it, prolly gonna take it off for a week or so and see how it looks, and handels on the highway
04-28-2009, 07:36 PM
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04-28-2009, 07:42 PM
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I had one.....Had to get my 33" spare off the roof while wheeling.... Built myself a swing-away... Not having to lift a 80-90 lb. wheel combo over 6 foot onto a rack is ALOT nicer.
04-28-2009, 07:54 PM
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heh I have my stock flimsy rack on my '88' that I hate and my '89' I never put it back on. only problem I have holes in the roof and I never sealed them but I never had a problem with water getting in there. its a personal preference you like or don't like it go with your gut sometimes less looks better.
04-28-2009, 08:01 PM
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04-28-2009, 09:20 PM
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No, that's just wrong.
I think you should double check your numbers, I have a stock 2001 sport and have never broken 24.
I think you should double check your numbers, I have a stock 2001 sport and have never broken 24.
04-28-2009, 09:31 PM
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yeah my 2000 has never gotten better then about 23 mpg when i first got it. that is why i was asking him if he was sure because 35 sounds like a honda not a xj
04-28-2009, 09:41 PM
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04-28-2009, 09:52 PM
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04-28-2009, 10:14 PM
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04-28-2009, 10:49 PM
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I just installed my thule MOAB today and I think it's awesome. Pictures to come soon. Although it does look like my rear end is sagging a bit in the spring. I better put a lift on soon.