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Originally Posted by samft
I can't understand why anyone would prefer the rhino backbone rack, rather than the Rhino/AEV rack.
The Jeep has a structural roll-cage, why would you want to add another flimsy looking frame to the inside of the hard top?
The AEV one bolts directly to the roll-cage and would be significantly stronger, especially under dynamic load/cornering/heavy braking.
Yes, I understand the roof can be removed with the backbone, but this justs highlights further weakness or another weak link in the structure. And also, I imagine the weight of the roof, combined with the rack is more thanmost people would want to lift without a pulley system.
Happy to be proven wrong if anyone has thoughts?
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Well I have found mine to be more than sturdy as it rests on the roll cage on four designated and designed points as well as bolts to the tub frame on four points.The "Flimsy" steel that bolts on the inside has four bolts two on the top and two on the side, one weak point may be the joint.... as yet I havent heard or seen one fail yet... As for the weight, I havent noticed any change of lifting the roof off if the platform is off, no different to having to remove the AEV one.
If i had the choice as I was given one mine by a good mate, Id go for a system similar to the uneek on that bolts on the outside rather than onto the hard top so I can have a roof rack system with the soft top if I so choose...
