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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03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

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.

The 48 x 48 was the right choice. very happy with this rack. Probably going to order steel rails though.

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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2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited - with Fumoto oil drain valve! AND Rock Lizard Rack, Weeks Kit, ARP studs, Model 001 thermostat, Hayden fan clutch, and brand new TB, water pump, plugs, and rockers (thanks Georgi!)
2003 VW Jetta TDI
2000 Ford Excursion XLT (diesel)
2007 Wells Cargo TW101-V (custom camping trailer)

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.

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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2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited - with Fumoto oil drain valve! AND Rock Lizard Rack, Weeks Kit, ARP studs, Model 001 thermostat, Hayden fan clutch, and brand new TB, water pump, plugs, and rockers (thanks Georgi!)
2003 VW Jetta TDI
2000 Ford Excursion XLT (diesel)
2007 Wells Cargo TW101-V (custom camping trailer)

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.