Front Runner Roof Rack Height Question

GTO71

New member
Hello and greetings, I have a W436 Long Wheelbase that I am looking at adding a Front Runner roof rack, I am looking at the Slimline II which has 170mm brackets that mount in the roof gutter. I am trying to have this vehicle fit in my garage also. I took some measurements with some room for error, and by my math it should still fit in my garage. If anyone has this set up, could they provide the total height from the roof, to the top of the height of the roof rack. I am also running Toyo 33x12.5x18 tires so a bit taller than stick at the moment so I am cutting it close....very close!
 

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ILIAN

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I have the low Front Runner rack and it's 3 inch higher than the highest part of the roof just after the sunroof. The tie down rings they sell stick out 1/2" above the roof rack so you may be able to keep those on. If you are looking for a cool rack I can post pic of my modified Front Runner rack with 12 mounting legs and 8" longer (1 more slat) and the 40" light bar mounted under the rack in the front.
 

superg

New member
Could you post a pic of the modified FR rack.

I have the low Front Runner rack and it's 3 inch higher than the highest part of the roof just after the sunroof. The tie down rings they sell stick out 1/2" above the roof rack so you may be able to keep those on. If you are looking for a cool rack I can post pic of my modified Front Runner rack with 12 mounting legs and 8" longer (1 more slat) and the 40" light bar mounted under the rack in the front.
 

ILIAN

Adventurer
Modified FR roof rack

This is how this rack should have come from Front Runner.
 

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ILIAN

Adventurer
I ordered a longer side piece to be able to mount the extra slat. All you have to do is call FR and they have them in stock. Don Raptor, I don't want to use Loctite and I like overkill
 

Scott Brady

Founder
Same rack on mine- it is the proper rack for a G-Wagen.
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