Side racks w/no top rack?

[Ape Factory]

Watched a video over on the other Bronco forum and which had numerous Broncos including a Raptor which was sporting side racks but no top rack. Curious of anyone knows who makes such a thing as I want them for Rotopax but may not need a full or even half rack up top.

Planning a long road trip in September to a number of locations way up North including Glacier National and want the peace of mind of eight extra gallons at my disposal if needed.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JohnGalt]

Might be these….

Pak Rax kit for the Ford Bronco

Sold in sets of Pairs (1 per side) Do you ever go off-roading and wonder if you’ll have enough gas or storage? Pak Rax eliminates this concern! With a maximum of 16 extra gallons of gas or 70 lbs of equipment, you can be the hero on the trails! This means you can explore longer and farther...

trailrax.com

 

[Ape Factory]

Normally I'd say yes, those are it (and were my first thought) but there are no cross bars. Here's the video:

 

[JohnGalt]

Tough to say it might be these….

Amazon.com

Or these….

https://www.amazon.com/Z8-Tactical-Compatible-2021-2024-Accessories/dp/B0D9P18WJS?tag=braptor-20

 

[Ape Factory]

Tough to say it might be these….

Amazon.com

You may have nailed it.

 

[JohnGalt]

You may have nailed it.

I edited my post above to add another set that I think may actually be the ones. I’d like to have something like these but I already have interior Rear window molles. I think it’s too much hardware stacked on the hard top bolts for me. Hope this meets your needs.

 

[Ape Factory]

I appreciate that! I actually did look around Amazon and saw that particular model and a few others. I'll likely have something on the interior as well so food for thought on loading the bolts. I have the RockWorx bolts but I'll take a look at all that once I get to that bridge.

 

[JohnGalt]

I appreciate that! I actually did look around Amazon and saw that particular model and a few others. I'll likely have something on the interior as well so food for thought on loading the bolts. I have the RockWorx bolts but I'll take a look at all that once I get to that bridge.

It just gets to be a lot to get lined up if you remove (easy) and replace (not as easy) often. I’m sure the bolts are up to the task. Also concerned that with two layers of metal and the top, there could be leaking, squeaking and whistling. But……

Ya never know til ya try!

 

[Tye]

Timely post as I was discussing a solution like this with a buddy. Fwiw trailrax told me tying them together across
rhe top was necessary to maintain strength ( i wish their bars across
the roof were not raised).

Here is another option like what you are looking for, they also plan to make a version that is just the molle panel and not a flip storage.

Ford Bronco

Merge tactical product functionality and practicality with the offroad lifestyle, including popular models like Jeep Wrangler, Bronco, and other off-road vehicles.

www.tacmolle.com

 

[Ape Factory]

Makes sense on the cross bars. I ended up purchasing a full rack off of another enthusiast as the price was too good to pass up and it was brand new uninstalled. It's a JCR and they do have the side rack option and I can run it as a half rack as well.

 

[Grant4514b]

That’s my raptor in the video. They are the Maiker racks from Amazon

 

[Ape Factory]

Thanks!