2024’s with ribcage or Maximus roof rack

pnwchris · Oct 18, 2023

I just got my 2024 rubicon 4xe and am interested in installing an internally supported roof rack. Probably the new Yakima ribcage, but also considering Maximus-3.

Has anyone installed an internal roll cage supported roof rack on a 2024 yet? Are there any issues with the new side curtain airbags or any changes to the roll cage that would affect the install?

pnwchris · Apr 22, 2024

If anyone was curious, I did end up installing the JL Ribcage. Ended up having to take the top off to get access to drill one of the holes that the airbag was in the way of, but it is possible.

Dlit · Apr 22, 2024

Did you go with crossbars or a platform? Any pics? How hard is it to remove the hardtop?

pnwchris · Apr 22, 2024

Dlit said:
Did you go with crossbars or a platform? Any pics? How hard is it to remove the hardtop?

I am putting a tent+awning on in a few weeks when they get here, so ended up doing triple crossbars. I thought about the platform, but with the tent on top I figured I wouldn’t be able to make use of it and it would just be extra weight.

The front panels are unimpeded and will just come straight off. Taking the back off requires you to undo 8 extra bolts. Definitely adds a bit of time, but a bonus is that they used the same bolts as the oem top, so you only need one bit to get it all off.

I can take some pictures and post tomorrow.

Dlit · Apr 23, 2024

pnwchris said:
I am putting a tent+awning on in a few weeks when they get here, so ended up doing triple crossbars. I thought about the platform, but with the tent on top I figured I wouldn’t be able to make use of it and it would just be extra weight.

The front panels are unimpeded and will just come straight off. Taking the back off requires you to undo 8 extra bolts. Definitely adds a bit of time, but a bonus is that they used the same bolts as the oem top, so you only need one bit to get it all off.

I can take some pictures and post tomorrow.

Thanks I would appreciate the pics. Was considering the backbone system but this looks great and is appreciable cheaper with higher load ratings.