Want to install usable rooftop rails, easily done? Best place to order the rails? Thanks

[jcousert]

Want to get a roof cage installed but have no usable rails to attach cross bars to. Help.

 

[jcousert]

2008 Jeep Liberty

 

[lfhoward]

I made my own crossbars and ran a Rola roof basket for years with no issues. Here is how:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=72548

Yakima and Thule make nice crossbars, as does Mopar, but those can be $$$$.

 

[jcousert]

That’s awesome, however my Jeep doesn’t have the rails just plastic number type strips along the the rooftop. Which is what I want to replace.

 

[jcousert]

Bumper

 

[lfhoward]

Ah. Those can come off, only held on by tape. The roof studs are under them. Find a set of Mopar side rails at a local junkyard, and install whatever crossbars you want.

 

[lfhoward]

You can see what junkyards near you have roof racks by using:

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

 

[Ruby]

Want to get a roof cage installed but have no usable rails to attach cross bars to. Help.

Honestly, I got tired of having to hunt for quality Liberty parts in that department. I just went online and found a fj cruiser roof rack, fits the same dimensions and actually has lots of people still making accessories for them.

 

[Ruby]

The only other option I have found that doesn't break under stress (my stock ones totally bent and snapped) are these.

Jeep Liberty Roof Rails: 02-12 Jeep Liberty Roof Rails

Eliminate the cheesy, plastic Jeep Liberty roof rails with our steel replacements. Our roof rails are bolt on and have a lifetime warranty. Great for RTT!

www.rocky-road.com

$230 bucks for two metal tubes was too much for me though. So my recommendation is get some sheet metal screws, 2 inch bolts, a metal drill and spend 100 bucks on a used rack from a more popular vehicle.

 

[Johnny O]

OK. lots of TLDR here so...anyway..

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the OE rack other than it lacks cross rails. The weight limit has to do with the strength of the actual roof and the ROLLOVER rating. The Liberty has a high center of gravity, that gets worse with a lift...hence 150lbs max. Sure you can do more weight, but it makes your vehicle dangerous to drive. As someone that actually does "jeep stuff" fully loaded with camping and scientific equipment on a regular basis, here is what I suggest.

Step 1.
Here's what you need for reliable and properly fit cross rails. I have used them for nearly a year and had all sorts of stuff loaded up on them in the basket. They fit like they were designed for the liberty because they were. In Germany. Don't let the price fool you.

Amazon.com

Step 2.
Add your Choice of roof rack. I use this guy currently but will be upgrading to something a bit wider in the near future.

Amazon.com

Step 3.
Relax. Problem solved.

 

[klc]

OK. lots of TLDR here so...anyway..

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the OE rack other than it lacks cross rails. The weight limit has to do with the strength of the actual roof and the ROLLOVER rating. The Liberty has a high center of gravity, that gets worse with a lift...hence 150lbs max. Sure you can do more weight, but it makes your vehicle dangerous to drive. As someone that actually does "jeep stuff" fully loaded with camping and scientific equipment on a regular basis, here is what I suggest.

Step 1.
Here's what you need for reliable and properly fit cross rails. I have used them for nearly a year and had all sorts of stuff loaded up on them in the basket. They fit like they were designed for the liberty because they were. In Germany. Don't let the price fool you.

Amazon.com

Step 2.
Add your Choice of roof rack. I use this guy currently but will be upgrading to something a bit wider in the near future.

Amazon.com

Step 3.
Relax. Problem solved.

Can Comfirm.

 

[Yetiboy01]

Forget about the standard flimsy KJ roof rails that are only designed for smooth blacktop & break very easily. I fitted fitted a set of Rhino Rack RTV1480mm Roof rack rails, these things strengthen the roof & allow you to fit all types of racks & baskets to them, there are other brands out there making a similar product

 

[TimberWolf]

My 2011 Jeep Liberty didn't come with any type of rail system. Is this the complete system, or just attaches to already installed rails. Will the Rhino Rack RTV1480mm Roof rack rails fit my 2011 if its the whole system and does it require removal of headliner to install? They look awesome.

 

[lerry]

This thread will aid me in my installation