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Hey folks,
As many of you know, I recently received and installed my Turn Off Road hard top and have been loving it everyday since installing it!
Is your Bronco stock Sasquatch height? If so can you measure how tall the top of the rack is or how tall your garage opening is? I want this setup and curious if it will fit in my garage.
Last week I ordered the Turn Off Road Half Roof Rack (4 door version), and installed it this evening. They also sell a 2 door version as well. I wanted to provide an unbiased review of my thoughts on the install and the product itself - Albeit I've only had it installed for an hour or so. Again, I have zero connection with TOR, and am doing this because I enjoy their products.
The shipping was fast and arrived in less than a week. The product was very well packaged, both inside and out. When you open the box you'll find everything is individually wrapped in foam and shrink wrap - It probably took me 15-20 minutes just to unwrap everything. It was all in perfect condition. As always, check to ensure you have all your hardware before you start. Unfortunately, I was shorted 2 lock washers and 2 flat washers, and that's with double checking everything before throwing it out, and the hardware packaging was not ripped and was well sealed shut. I had enough bolts thankfully.
Once unwrapped, I started watching the install video by TOR. It's very well done, and I simply played it on my iPad and paused it along the way. I am not a handy person at all, however I found this installation fairly easy but I wanted to share some tips and some issues I ran into along the way.
First off, in the video they explain sticking these foam pads on by cutting them. However they updated this, and provide full coverage pads, which is great to see. They are self explanatory on how they go on, but I've provided a picture just in case. I ran my fingers along the edges to ensure it was tucked in perfectly, and well adhered all around.
When installing everything, follow the videos instructions and do it finger tight to start. I installed everything and noticed that there was a pretty bad overhang on the back of the Bronco. This is very likely a non-issue with a standard MIC top, as the slanted back TOR hard top loses a couple of inches. Simple fix - Just slide it forward a bit, and then tighten it all down. I've shown a comparison below of it overhanging in the back, then correcting it. The rear glass clears the half rack no problem!
One important thing as you're going along: Make sure the two cross member pieces are in the right spot/right direction! This was a major pain point for me. I had the front in properly, but the rear cross member I had to flip around. You'll know immediately when you put the side piece up, and the two bolt holes won't both line up. Do a quick check if you want before you place it on the vehicle - It'll save you some frustration.
One quick tip: They provide locking washers and flat washers, but I put a tiny bit of blue thread locker on each bolt just to be safe. Took me a bit longer, but I feel better having it on there as an extra layer of keeping the bolts in place long term.
I also took it for a quick drive around - The maximum I got up to was 80 km/hour, and zero wind noise. Didn't hear a thing, and I had my music turned off!
And here's the final look once it's complete - My apologies it got dark out, so I had to find a lit parking lot
Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions! Thanks @Turn Offroad & @TURN Todd for another awesome product and outstanding customer service!
I like mine; I've only taken one whimpy overnight camping trip...strapped two lawn chairs, a tent and two sleeping bags on the rack; worked great!!!
Happy to hear you’re enjoying the rack! Thanks for posting.
All of the roof panels on the OEM top can be removed with this roof rack
I installed this on my factory hard top this week. I did the same thing with the rear cross member… what a pain… and I was missing 4 of the M8 bolts. But I had plenty on hand. Drove to and from work about 20 miles each way up to 75ish with zero wind noise.Hey folks,
As many of you know, I recently received and installed my Turn Off Road hard top and have been loving it everyday since installing it!
Last week I ordered the Turn Off Road Half Roof Rack (4 door version), and installed it this evening. They also sell a 2 door version as well. I wanted to provide an unbiased review of my thoughts on the install and the product itself - Albeit I've only had it installed for an hour or so. Again, I have zero connection with TOR, and am doing this because I enjoy their products.
The shipping was fast and arrived in less than a week. The product was very well packaged, both inside and out. When you open the box you'll find everything is individually wrapped in foam and shrink wrap - It probably took me 15-20 minutes just to unwrap everything. It was all in perfect condition. As always, check to ensure you have all your hardware before you start. Unfortunately, I was shorted 2 lock washers and 2 flat washers, and that's with double checking everything before throwing it out, and the hardware packaging was not ripped and was well sealed shut. I had enough bolts thankfully.
Once unwrapped, I started watching the install video by TOR. It's very well done, and I simply played it on my iPad and paused it along the way. I am not a handy person at all, however I found this installation fairly easy but I wanted to share some tips and some issues I ran into along the way.
First off, in the video they explain sticking these foam pads on by cutting them. However they updated this, and provide full coverage pads, which is great to see. They are self explanatory on how they go on, but I've provided a picture just in case. I ran my fingers along the edges to ensure it was tucked in perfectly, and well adhered all around.
When installing everything, follow the videos instructions and do it finger tight to start. I installed everything and noticed that there was a pretty bad overhang on the back of the Bronco. This is very likely a non-issue with a standard MIC top, as the slanted back TOR hard top loses a couple of inches. Simple fix - Just slide it forward a bit, and then tighten it all down. I've shown a comparison below of it overhanging in the back, then correcting it. The rear glass clears the half rack no problem!
One important thing as you're going along: Make sure the two cross member pieces are in the right spot/right direction! This was a major pain point for me. I had the front in properly, but the rear cross member I had to flip around. You'll know immediately when you put the side piece up, and the two bolt holes won't both line up. Do a quick check if you want before you place it on the vehicle - It'll save you some frustration.
One quick tip: They provide locking washers and flat washers, but I put a tiny bit of blue thread locker on each bolt just to be safe. Took me a bit longer, but I feel better having it on there as an extra layer of keeping the bolts in place long term.
I also took it for a quick drive around - The maximum I got up to was 80 km/hour, and zero wind noise. Didn't hear a thing, and I had my music turned off!
And here's the final look once it's complete - My apologies it got dark out, so I had to find a lit parking lot
Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions! Thanks @Turn Offroad & @TURN Todd for another awesome product and outstanding customer service!
Looks great!I installed this on my factory hard top this week. I did the same thing with the rear cross member… what a pain… and I was missing 4 of the M8 bolts. But I had plenty on hand. Drove to and from work about 20 miles each way up to 75ish with zero wind noise.
We will be leaving next weekend for a 2000 mile trip on and off road. I plan to put my traction boards up there and some other gear or cargo TBD. I’ll report back, but pretty impressed with the quality build.
Wasn't sure when you were planning on getting home from the epic road trip, but figured i would get your impressions on how the rack did if you were back already.I installed this on my factory hard top this week. I did the same thing with the rear cross member… what a pain… and I was missing 4 of the M8 bolts. But I had plenty on hand. Drove to and from work about 20 miles each way up to 75ish with zero wind noise.
We will be leaving next weekend for a 2000 mile trip on and off road. I plan to put my traction boards up there and some other gear or cargo TBD. I’ll report back, but pretty impressed with the quality build.
Thanks for sharing. Your photo is the only I can find of what it looks like their top. The half rack definitely looks better on the OEM top than their TO top because it matches the rear window and hatch angles. If it matched the contours and it didn’t hang so far off the back I’d probably get it.
Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions! Thanks @Turn Offroad & @TURN Todd for another awesome product and outstanding customer service!
The Rack performed amazingly on the long trip! No wind noise, had to re-tighten a couple bolts which is likely due to the extreme weather changes we had but nothing major. Blue Loktite is your friend on this! LOVE the rackI installed this on my factory hard top this week. I did the same thing with the rear cross member… what a pain… and I was missing 4 of the M8 bolts. But I had plenty on hand. Drove to and from work about 20 miles each way up to 75ish with zero wind noise.
We will be leaving next weekend for a 2000 mile trip on and off road. I plan to put my traction boards up there and some other gear or cargo TBD. I’ll report back, but pretty impressed with the quality build.
It sounds like you may have over tightened them. You want them snug, but that's it. I used hand tools to ensure they weren't over tightened either.
