FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Baja Rack Utility Rack for the FJ - What do you think?

I'm looking for a full-size rack for the rig and the Baja "Utility" Rack http://www.bajarack.com/fj-ut-rack looked pretty good. What's the review on these? Does anyone have one? I was in the market for something that could carry some camping gear, and some lumber on ocasion or those home improvement projects. I was wondering about wind noise and overall look on the FJ. It doesn't seem to be that much bigger than the standard baja, but I'm worried that it would look to long on the roof (Gallery of Pics) Any real-world experiences with these out there? Thanks,

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Permalink Reply by Ron Ehlers on February 21, 2011 at 11:17pm

As Miley would say "that's pretty cool"

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Permalink Reply by Lance on February 22, 2011 at 7:40am

I will be grtting one of these custom made from baja 4" wider. I plan on creating a platform for a ghetto rtt and need it 55 inches. I like the idea of all flat.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on February 22, 2011 at 9:59am

Jus tgot mine installed a couple of weeks ago.. SO far I am very happy with it.. Only took like 30 min to remove mine and about 15 min to install the new one. I have not used it on the trail yet but so far I am very happy..

There is a bit more wind noise but not bad..

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Permalink Reply by Robert McDonnell on March 20, 2011 at 10:23am

I had one of the first baja racks (not this model) and I would recommend that you do not use the "three-piece model" but the one piece rack. I am not even sure if they do it in three pieces but the noise difference is huge. I complained to them a few times and they eventually sent me a brand new rack (single piece model). I have been very happy with it ever since.

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Permalink Reply by MoabFJ on May 11, 2011 at 4:11pm

Hard to imagine. My 3 piece rack is quieter than the stock version.

That is all I have to compare it to though..

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Permalink Reply by jsharp on April 18, 2011 at 9:42pm

I ordered it up a few weeks back! It's do to arrive tomorrow, so this weekend I'll be swap'n out the stock for the new Baja UT rack. Anyone looking for a stock roof rack out there?

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Permalink Reply by jsharp on May 8, 2011 at 4:59pm

Finally installed Baja Rack's UT Rack. The rack's wind deflector hit the roof when bolted down. I put some gavanized spacers on the front and mid brackets and this soved the problem. Seems like something Baja Rack should fix in the design. I can't seem to up load pic at this time but will try post some.