The 48 x 48 was the right choice. very happy with this rack. Probably going to order steel rails though.
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| Author: | y2k_TA [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Smittybilt defender rack |
I am ordering a defender rack for my jeep. 4wheelparts say it needs to be the 48 x 48 rack. However I saw a post where tjkj2002 used the 48 x 60 rack. Can I use either or on my 07. I do not want to use crossbars as I want to keep it as low as possible. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
y2k_TA wrote: I am ordering a defender rack for my jeep. 4wheelparts say it needs to be the 48 x 48 rack. However I saw a post where tjkj2002 used the 48 x 60 rack. Can I use either or on my 07. I do not want to use crossbars as I want to keep it as low as possible. 5 footer will stick further towards the front and capture more wind on the highway 4 foot you can center back on the rails good Makes a huge difference due to the curvature of the roof Take a 4 foot, then 5 foot board and sit up there for a better visual |
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| Author: | y2k_TA [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
Yep, just went out and checked. 4' will work much better I think. The 5' will stick out in the front far beyond the rails. This rack does not need crossbars so it will sit nice and low. |
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| Author: | y2k_TA [ Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
The 48 x 48 was the right choice. very happy with this rack. Probably going to order steel rails though. |
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| Author: | juliecracker [ Sun May 24, 2015 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
Does anyone happen to know why the Defender rack won't fit on a 2005 Liberty Limited? The fitment charts say specifically not the Limited.... |
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| Author: | y2k_TA [ Sun May 24, 2015 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
Mine is an 07 limited, bolted right on with no problem. Install kit Is optional, It is just 4 black u bolts for $27. If I knew that I would have used SS instead. Although the black matches better. |
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| Author: | juliecracker [ Mon May 25, 2015 1:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
Thanks y2k_TA, The site I saw said it's the 2003-2006 Liberty that says "(not limited)". I wonder if the roof rails changed... |
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| Author: | y2k_TA [ Tue May 26, 2015 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Smittybilt defender rack |
Maybe this pic will help, you can see how it bolts on with u bolts and if your rails are similar. I will be ditching stock rails soon for steel rails. Not sure how long the plastic ones are going to last with a load on them. 
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