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I'm particularly interested in the balance point - that looks like a little far back to lift with reasonable balance. As near as I can tell, the slots are just about right.

I’ve actually seen folks use their shelf and cut a hole for the fairlead. But I doubt id do that.

I do. I don’t know why I would have any reason to worry. But I don’t trust the roof engineers. Short term dynamic loads is one thing. But even if I trusted them I doubt they would have tested for long term constant loads. Thermoplastics creep. Especially in tension. Ill be resting it on Something

Need help finding badlands orange/yellow shackles - or hot pepper red - most are good different a red to look good and my orange ones (below) are WAY too orange and not enough yellow.

So, with the OEM rails, the crossbar locations are not adjustable - there are a couple of places to mount them, but they can't be adjusted. So.... I bought an inexpensive cargo rack for a trip just to carry stuff like gasoline and dirty rescue boards and such on a road trip and the bars don't...

This is all very helpful - thank you - I have the metal bash plates (Badlands). One reason I hate to buy RC - hate to pay for something I already have.... Another question, how comfortable is everyone that the tabs that have to be cut off (2.3L) are there strictly for assembly purposes and...

Has anyone found a bracket that fits reasonably well to secure against rotation on the OEM roof rails? Particularly the lengthwise rails.

I guess I guess the plate is probably about the same weight as the stock plate I have - most winches are around 70lbs. Not a ton. Harbor Freight Badlands is just a bit over 60. I love that Smitty Built but it is a bit expensive. As little as I think I'll need it, I suspect the Badlands...

So, I'm curious - does the RC bash plate hang lower? How much would the added weight lower the frame? Perhaps the Bilstein's are adjustable?

Heading out to our first off-road adventure at Merus (Palo Duro Canyon) in a few weeks and there's a lot of loose stuff out there and lots of ways to slide off trails and ravines and such. It's something I think I'll need at some point and now seems the time to do it if I'm going to. Having a...

I'm considering a Rough Country Hidden Winch on my 2023 Badlands Non-SAS Lux. How much clearance will I lose?

I wonder the same thing. Ah, yes, that makes sense - I'm going to use a shelf on the back quarter and don't have a problem suspending the front by the tabs -

What do you mean threaded rod support?

Solved my own problem this time - noticed there are long Bronco bolts and shorter generic ones for the roof rack. Looks like Bronco bolts go on the front crossbar (visible to the world) and on the plastic cover while 4 generic shorter bolts mount rear crossbar to mounting bracket. Longer bolts...

Any way to get the Bronco bolts for consistency?

Installing pod lights. Like a dummy, I laid my bronco bolts in the gap between the body and the hood while I did some stuff and had to get to work so was in such a hurry I forgot to grab the bolts. Looked everywhere, but think they probably flew off on the freeway between home and work...

I’m having trouble getting crossbar seated. Ideas?

Thanks for that - sent it to my son - he's not aware of that element in off-roading. Only 17 and pretty naive.

did anyone go? I'm planning a trip with my son and need some tips on campsites and logistics and stuff like that.

someone posted a question about whether it makes a difference what order you secure the panels. I have noticed a great deal of variation from time to time after removing and replacing. I find that if I really take care of adjust the panels as they're being secured and even jiggle and bounce...