[Ayric]

That looks very similar to mine.

 

[C4rrluvr]

What are the dimensions of the rack that you got?

 

[Pocketfisherman]

Looks great! Who makes that bumper/brush guard and those Rock Rails?

 

[christine'sjeep]

That looks really good. I was sold on the Yakima but after looking at your pics I'm having second thoughts especially since the Rola is at least 100 bucks cheaper. Can anyone speak to the quality difference of the Rola and Yakima?

 

[DZOnline]

The Rola has a lower profile than the Yakima, but the Yakima does have an extension you can add to make it longer, FWIW.

 

[Racenut]

That looks really good. I was sold on the Yakima but after looking at your pics I'm having second thoughts especially since the Rola is at least 100 bucks cheaper. Can anyone speak to the quality difference of the Rola and Yakima?

I have not seen the Yakima up close, but I also have the Rola and can say it's built well and the finish is good. I really don't see how the Yakima could be that much better unless it was made of aluminum or something.

And the Rola is lower profile and IMO, looks better on the Cherokee.

 

[Chaser9]

Rola sells an 18" extension for their basket as well. (PS- Walmart has the Rola for $129 and free pickup).

 

[DZOnline]

I'd doubt either would be a bad choice from quality persective. The only "advantage" to Yakima is all the Yakima specific accessories you can add, off-road light mount points for example. That doesn't mean generic accessory mounts won't work with either, but it is a benefit.

 

[christine'sjeep]

Thanks for the info. guys. I'm thinking the Rola too. $129 is hard to beat and like DZonline mentioned I love the low profile of the Rola in comparison to the Yakima.

 

[MarinR00]

Looks great! Who makes that bumper/brush guard and those Rock Rails?

Rocky Road Outfitters... there are about 40 threads on here for 'em! :wink:


In fact, there is a Group Buy going down right now. 20% off.

 

[Zachary Lenz]

Did the roof rack hurt gas milage much?

 

[Myfirstcherokee]

yeah....it costs you about 2-3 mpg