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Where do you mount a half roof rack ?

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at 19:32

Member - Lionel A (WA)

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Giday all, just scored myself an alloy half rack, wind deflector and all.

Just wondering where to bolt it up, towards the rear, the centre or the front.

Is there a generally accepted practice ?


Cheers.....Lionel.

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AnswerID: 340165   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at 19:35

Sir Kev & Darkie replied:

I would have thought more towards the rear as there would be easier access to it from the rear of the vehicle and possibly less wind resistance.

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AnswerID: 340166   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at 19:35

autosparky replied:

towards the rear so you can stand onrear mounted spare to get things off it. or hang stoaway srep on it
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AnswerID: 340174   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at 20:07

Peter 2 replied:

Towards the rear for ease of access but towards the front you get the weight further forward and more onto the front axle.
I've seen a few vehicles with half racks and they quite often have the rack at the rear and a couple of roof bars with second spare etc forward.
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AnswerID: 340175   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at 20:08

Member - Phil G (SA) replied:

I'd go middle or forward so the weight is forward of the rear axle.
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AnswerID: 340196   Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at 22:35

pop2jocem replied:

Hi Lionel

I tend to agree with Phil. I would position it forward of the rear axle keeping in mind that a roof rack is ideal for bulky but less heavy items from a stability and load on gutter point of view.

Cheers Pop
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AnswerID: 340222   Submitted: Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 07:26

troopyman replied:

Put it over your nogin to keep the heat from coming thru the roof .
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AnswerID: 340242   Submitted: Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 08:54

OzTroopy replied:

Forward or Rear ??? .......

1/...Wherever it best evens out the load weights you carry.
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FollowupID: 607909   Submitted: Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 at 14:57

patrolmann posted:

Hi
I have a GQ lwb and an alloy half rack as well
i have mine over the rear end with the centre feet of the rack over the support between the back passenger doors and the rear window. Just gives a little extra support i think.
Remember weight loads on roof racks should be kept to a minimum.
Also they look heaps better at the rear than at the front lol
cheers
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