Take cargo rack off??

[Matt]

So i'm thinking of taking the roof rack off...... thoughts?

The #1 use I get out of it is bike carrying. So I won't be removing it until/if I get the rear SA bumper with tire carrier, in which case i'll be getting the Thule Spare Me bike rack. Note that I plan to go this route regardless since its a bit cumbersome getting the bikes [back] on the roof. I say "back" because its not hard... but after a long mtb ride, my arms are jello so lifting the bike isn't my favorite thing!

Other than that, it's come in handy for my OBX trip and a few times carrying some extra cargo that wouldn't fit. BUT, i wouldn't be removing it and losing capability. IF I remove i'll have one of the following:

1) A M100 trailer (or similar)
OR
2) Access to a Suburban (long story, but im working a deal with my old man who needs a new truck, but only for another year or two)

Sanity check please....

[07JeepXK]

Lose the rack!!!!

[Matt]

lol didn't expect that from you! Any reasons?

I was thinking i can move my rear crossbar forward so I can still mount my bikes, but take the cargo rack off until the bumpers ready.

[1USMC]

I have the 3 generation 1/4 ton "Jeep Trailer" I believe is the M416.

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showt...ll=1#post31980

I have always wanted to be able to drop some type of camper shell on it when I wanted my cargo to be a little more secure and/or dry.
Never had the time though to look into it.

Also I wish I had keep the stock swivel pintel hitch but I didn't know anything about wheeling when I got it LOL ....

[Matt]

Yeah that's an M416 and is on my radar too. regardless of what i do, id like to get one of those.... primarily for my OBX family vacations. Even if/when i have a burb, i'd rather pull that trailer down the beach than have a bunch of cargo on the roof.

[07JeepXK]

lol didn't expect that from you! Any reasons?

I was thinking i can move my rear crossbar forward so I can still mount my bikes, but take the cargo rack off until the bumpers ready.

I just think you XK looks better with it off. That's all.

[Matt]

If I take it off, id still be able to fit in my garage with the superlift....

.....and maybe put a Tough-Light 42" LED bar off the front crossbar, mounted nice and low pro

[Matt]

[07JeepXK]

Yup. Looks better already. Oh btw I'll need tires here in the next few months. I'm thinking about doing something crazy and going the next size bigger. 305/70 MT/R's with tube fenders up front (already have the main part that bolts to the fender from Jon, just needs the tube bent and welded to it) and then coming up with something for rear flare

[stites-xk]

I like it without the rack! Adam can't wait!

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