Rack for TJ soft top?

HiHoSilver

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Does anyone have a suggestion for a overhead rack for a 2005 tj soft top? Just need to haul a lightweight kayak or occasional sheet of plywood. Also, is it normal for the back steel bumper to have hard plastic ends?
 
As far as a roof rack goes, most of the offerings that come up when you google "Jeep TJ Roof Rack" are intended for soft or hard top TJs. On the cheaper end, there's the Barricade (Extreme Terrain) and Smittybilt units, and if you want a real nice one, there's Garvin and Gobi. And yes, the rears did have plastic ends. Hope that helps.
 
I picked up the Yakima Timberline locally on Facebook Marketplace for $100.00. They will carry a long and short board without a problem. Pic of the Jeep is from another member.





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Did you have to remove covers to attach? Thanks.

No need to remove roll covers to attach. Solid attachment and looks much better than the huge exoskeleton. I think you can install a lock and key to deter thieves from removing them.
 
Thanks. Just don't understand how it attaches to top. Does the fabric have to be cut or modified to install hold downs?