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Old 11-03-2023 | 10:52 AM
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Old 11-03-2023 | 11:20 AM
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Not a fan of having the crossbars flush with or below the sharkfin like that. Knowing how clumsy I can be, I'd likely bork it up somehow when loading stuff up there.

I know for many, the flush rack is absolutely desirable. It looks very sleek but a bit more form than function for me. I like the ladder very much but too $picy a meatball for me.
 
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Old 11-03-2023 | 02:30 PM
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Also OP - good call on ditching the green wheels for the black ones.

I wonder why they did the "jog right" at the top of the ladder.
 
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Old 11-03-2023 | 02:34 PM
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Also OP - good call on ditching the green wheels for the black ones.

I wonder why they did the "jog right" at the top of the ladder.
I have no idea but looks cool and unusual
 
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Old 11-04-2023 | 11:59 AM
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So I guess if you want to use the rack you have to slide the bars forward and then you can't use the fabric roof because it looks like it would hit?
 
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Old 11-04-2023 | 12:47 PM
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Exactly
 
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Old 11-04-2023 | 01:20 PM
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Looks great! I like the flush rack.
 
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Old 11-05-2023 | 12:43 PM
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How is the wind noise? I have the same 110 and have not done a roof rack yet. Planning on it but the only concern I have is increased can noise as the fabric does not insulate out the noise like glass or a solid roof. Looks very nice by the way. I have the black wheels as well and have made a few other adjustments.

I am seriously considering building my own. I have the tools and ability to do it just the time is needed. 😄





 
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Old 11-05-2023 | 12:51 PM
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No noise at all. I drove today with open roof and haven’t noticed anything unusual. Although I haven’t attached anything on the rack yet. The bare rack itself doesn’t generate any wind noise or any noise at all.
 
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Old 11-05-2023 | 12:54 PM
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No noise at all. I drove today with open roof and haven’t noticed anything unusual. Although I haven’t attached anything on the rack yet. The bare rack itself doesn’t generate any wind noise or any noise at all.
I really looking for the winches. How difficult is to install the OEM like yours
 



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