Thank you, I was able to crawl a little farther underneath and it appears to be leaking at the gasket, the hoses are dry. Is that the official name for it, transmission heater?
Thanks for the comparison, I'll crank down a little harder next time I put the rack on. And you're right, they flattened out fine shortly after taking the rack off.
The top of the clamping surface is pretty solid 15" of aluminum, the bottom is the steel edge of the bed and each clamp has a 4" bar on the bottom spreading the load there. The problem, I think, is there are voids in the bed cap allowing it to compress at those points. I don't know how to pop it...
I got an Thule Xsporter because I like how the uprights are vertical like the cab of the truck. I've been looking around on the forum here and cannot see the same issue I ran into. When you really tighten down the clamps, it compresses the plastic bed rail cap and over a short time period, the...
With the freedom tops on, my head rests against the shade. Undid the back 2 bungees and folded it up when tops are on. With tops off it's excellent coverage.
https://www.rackwarehouse.com/thule-500xtb-xsporter-pro-aluminum-truckrack-black.html
New $799.96, Re-Box $679.96
I got the re-box, it was a brand new rack
Notice that it's limited on how short you can put it due to the fuel tack filler tunnel in the bed. If you moved it back 6 inches, you...
After nearly 1000 mile trip home from Spencers, detour through Indianola for a Balloon gig, got to start installing the goodies.
Smittybilt X2O Waterproof Synthetic Rope Winch
Artec JL Steel Bumper Winch Plate
Thule Xsporter Pro Truck Rack 500XT Black with kayak saddles
Spiderweb Shade
Rugged...
Quadratec and Mopar want $369, get this complete brand new set cheap.
$200 + actual shipping from 80227
A note on installation, the 2 back mounts require the purchase and installation of 2 m6 hex nutserts. Not sure if you can get these from jeep dealer but they are available at Amazon...
Made the trip home pulling the car great. Stopped by Indianola to checkout a balloon festival. Thanks a lot. Enjoy your trip, I plan on getting down there some day.