Roof Rack Sizing

[Matt]

Back when I had my lifted explorer and 2 bike racks on the roof I used to carry around a milk crate to stand on for loading/unloading the bikes

Now when I lift the XK some more... that'll be a challenge! But that's not going to happen for at least another year and a half.. .possibly longer depending on how work goes.

I am hoping that the Yakima markup is quite high. If i can get that rack for a really good price, that could potentially mean some rock rails in the very near future... and then i'll be all set for some Rousch Creek wheeling next spring!!

[Matt]

Just figured i'd point out that on ebay the Megawarrior is going for $290 shipped and the extension kit is $110 shipped. Seems like a pretty solid rack for $400.

Some shots i found of the megawarrior + extension:

[Matt]

Looky what I came across! I'd be lower down using a different cross rail mounting.. his looks really tall in that first pic for some reason... think it has to do with the angle the pic was taken making it hard to decipher between the side of the rack and the bottom. But size wise is pretty much right on

[AJeepZJ]

Yeah that looks good, I want to get a Megawarrior now... Don't think I'll need the extension.. But it will work great with my already Yakima Crossbars. Really enjoying the pic of that WJ, lol.

[Matt]

Do it man: Here you go $290

Only thing I dont like about these vehicles is how high the crossrails are... So im just going to make my own mounts. I already have an idea of what im doing for the shape of the mounts, but i'd like to think of a way to make them lockable. I have some time to think about it though.

[AJeepZJ]

Here is the rack I was talking about, it's a little more clear to see the set up.

[Matt]

Ah. That is sweet but its very "purpose built". I want an all around use rack... offroading, skiing, family cargo, camping, picking up toys, etc.