crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have discovered
a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp put
on and leave.

Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

The Libby's roof rack is for looks only. Replace it:
http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...in+liberty&c=R
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Barry Bean wrote:
>
> 8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have discovered
> a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
> on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
> two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
> the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
> items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
> 2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
> cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
> and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
> and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
> to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp put
> on and leave.
>
> Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

The Libby's roof rack is for looks only. Replace it:
http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...in+liberty&c=R
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Barry Bean wrote:
>
> 8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have discovered
> a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
> on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
> two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
> the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
> items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
> 2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
> cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
> and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
> and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
> to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp put
> on and leave.
>
> Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

The Libby's roof rack is for looks only. Replace it:
http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...in+liberty&c=R
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Barry Bean wrote:
>
> 8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have discovered
> a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
> on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
> two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
> the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
> items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
> 2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
> cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
> and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
> and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
> to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp put
> on and leave.
>
> Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

You are part way to an aftermarket rack that may have more options. I have
sold all kinds in the past, but I personally lean towards the
http://www.yakima.com brand. Just an option before you drop another $100
into the factory rack. May not be what you are after I am just helping you
churn the noggin'.


"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94A0A4DBAADB9eatmorecotton@207.14.113.17.. .
> 8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have
discovered
> a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
> on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
> two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
> the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
> items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
> 2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
> cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
> and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
> and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
> to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp
put
> on and leave.
>
> Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

You are part way to an aftermarket rack that may have more options. I have
sold all kinds in the past, but I personally lean towards the
http://www.yakima.com brand. Just an option before you drop another $100
into the factory rack. May not be what you are after I am just helping you
churn the noggin'.


"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94A0A4DBAADB9eatmorecotton@207.14.113.17.. .
> 8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have
discovered
> a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
> on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
> two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
> the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
> items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
> 2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
> cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
> and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
> and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
> to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp
put
> on and leave.
>
> Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

You are part way to an aftermarket rack that may have more options. I have
sold all kinds in the past, but I personally lean towards the
http://www.yakima.com brand. Just an option before you drop another $100
into the factory rack. May not be what you are after I am just helping you
churn the noggin'.


"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94A0A4DBAADB9eatmorecotton@207.14.113.17.. .
> 8000 miles down the road and I still love my Liberty, but I have
discovered
> a minor design flaw. Unlike every other SUV I've ever owned, the roof rack
> on the liberty doesn't have cross bars, which essentially means that the
> two lengthwise bars on the roof rack are essentialy useless for carrying
> the occasional 8' 2X4, PVC pipe, fishing rods, or other long and light
> items. I could obviously craft a workable solution from a pair of short
> 2X4s and 4 bungie cords, but I'd like to find something a little less
> cumbersome - maybe something that would stash in the car, install quickly,
> and be relatively unobtrusive when not in use. I checked the jeep site,
> and they do offer cross bars for $100, and they extend a couple of inches
> to either side of the vehicle - obviously not something you're going tp
put
> on and leave.
>
> Suggestions?

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote in
news:40450948.24D543E1@cox.net:

> The Libby's roof rack is for looks only. Replace it:
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...in+liberty&c=R

That's more rack than I want or need, but thanks.

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote in
news:40450948.24D543E1@cox.net:

> The Libby's roof rack is for looks only. Replace it:
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...in+liberty&c=R

That's more rack than I want or need, but thanks.

Re: crossbars for Liberty roof rack
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@cox.net> wrote in
news:40450948.24D543E1@cox.net:

> The Libby's roof rack is for looks only. Replace it:
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...in+liberty&c=R

That's more rack than I want or need, but thanks.