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[Steven_B]

Can the half rack be installed over the front freedom panels of the JT only? I have a camper coming that covers the back half. Looking for a little more storage.

I emailed them before and they said "no" even thought I am pretty sure I have seen people do it. I am in the same boat, I have an Alu-Cab Canopy camper and would love to have a shorty rack in the front for light gear. I also like the design of JCR's wind deflector.

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[PsyRN]

I emailed them before and they said "no" even thought I am pretty sure I have seen people do it. I am in the same boat, I have an Alu-Cab Canopy camper and would love to have a shorty rack in the front for light gear. I also like the design of JCR's wind deflector.

I was just on a trip with a guy who I think had that half-rack on his rig sitting in front of his Alu-Cab. I emailed him to see if that was the case. I'll let you know what he says when he gets back to me.

 

[Steven_B]

I was just on a trip with a guy who I think had that half-rack on his rig sitting in front of his Alu-Cab. I emailed him to see if that was the case. I'll let you know what he says when he gets back to me.

Thanks!

 

[Darkspeed]

Yes, it will. Shown here on the JL, but they function the same with the Sunrider.

This actually makes the sun rider look less awkward

 

[Jeepasaurus_Rex]

I emailed them before and they said "no" even thought I am pretty sure I have seen people do it. I am in the same boat, I have an Alu-Cab Canopy camper and would love to have a shorty rack in the front for light gear. I also like the design of JCR's wind deflector.

I know that you're saying that JCR said no to this... But after looking at the the mounts to the track on the side... they appear to use the same ones on the full length, as well as the shorty. So it should be fine.

Here are the dimensions on the shorty straight from their FAQ on the JCR website. The Alu-cab front end stops right around the freedom panel area, right?

I think it may work?

 

[Free2roam]

https://www.uptopoverland.com/colle...products/alpha-jeep-gladiator-full-cab-rack-1
These guys told me that they sell a half rack for the front. It's semi-custom and it isn't cheap. But check them out.

 

[PsyRN]

Thanks!

So this is what my friend thought the half-rack over the freedom panels on his gladiator.
“Although I like the looks and versatility, I don’t think I’d do it again. Because it’s made for the rear 1/2 and the front 1/2 of the JT slightly tapers, I had to do a lot of cutting and notching to make it fit with the Alu Cab. The only other issue I have is that my freedom panels squeak big time.”

I wonder if any rack system on the freedom panels would have that issue since the panels are 2 pieces and would flex in the middle.

 

[JcrOffroad]

I wonder if any rack system on the freedom panels would have that issue since the panels are 2 pieces and would flex in the middle.

Probably, yes. We would be worried about freedom panel latches fully securing the rack/freedom panel combo as well. Also, the freedom panel's drip rails aren't as robust as the rest of the top. All that combined is why we have a 100lbs rating on both JT racks, regardless of whether it is half or full.

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