Wrangler TJ (1997-2006) Roof Rack

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yasir
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Dear Off-Roaders,

I’m looking to install a roof rack on my wrangler TJ. I found that it is not possible to do camping with two adults and two kids with car seats in a Wrangler as there is no space left for camping gear.

Kindly note that I know all the disadvantages of roof rack and I can live with that as this is not my daily use car.

Please share your ideas, suggestion and thoughts about this, place to go for install/buy etc.

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Yasir
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Is it feasible to make independant cage mountings for the baby seats, remove the rear seat and store ur gear underneath? Or perhaps a tray over the rear tyre?
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Also, the rear seat can easily be raised 6 inches to take gear.
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I am not sure about the price ( maybe around 3k ) but I have one suggestion which maybe a cheaper and more efficient . why don't you sell the wrangler and buy a Cherokee ?
What goes around , comes around .
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Abu Jimmy;34096 wrote:I am not sure about the price ( maybe around 3k ) but I have one suggestion which maybe a cheaper and more efficient . why don't you sell the wrangler and buy a Cherokee ?
Hhhhhhh.. nice one Abu Jimmy :like:
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Abu Jimmy;34096 wrote:I am not sure about the price ( maybe around 3k ) but I have one suggestion which maybe a cheaper and more efficient . why don't you sell the wrangler and buy a Cherokee ?
I saw many options online range from 300$-1500$, will try to order from any reliable source.

Nice idea to change vehicle but will do it next year or later with new 4 door Jeep or Nissan.
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Maddie;34087 wrote:Also, the rear seat can easily be raised 6 inches to take gear.
I have a seprate storage box installed for tools between rear seat and tail gate, hence this option will not works for me.
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I went through this same excersise before for me 06TJ. Ends up with the best thing is to fix an outer cage ( bolt on/drill) so there will not be any load on the hardtop.
You can get it customized . Or you can check with my (bling my truck) or Ramy4x4 to get it from usa with their shipments , it will take some time but no other choice , its very rare or imppossible to find here in stock.

the nice brand was Garvin Wildrness Ind.


other midway solution: is to fix rear trail rack lower basket one and another on top of the spare tyre. Can be easily custom made or find it ready near Al awir / auto market area .

all the best
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[MENTION=2336]yasir[/MENTION] - any updates?
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Maddie;37109 wrote:@yasir - any updates?
Dear [MENTION=3837]Maddie[/MENTION],
Nothing found here, although saw many TJs with roof-rack in Dubai.
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