🛠️ What did you do to your Jeep 392 today?

[Keithbickford]

That's a good looking roof rack. If I didn't have SOT, I'd definitely set up something very similar. Do you know if that has the weight load to install a RTT?

I found this on the website for the backbone system. Their online calculator doesn’t seem to apply to this.

 

[Winston]

That's a good looking roof rack. If I didn't have SOT, I'd definitely set up something very similar. Do you know if that has the weight load to install a RTT?

Absolutely it does. That's the benefit of this backbone system. The weight of what you put up top isn't being supported by just the rain guards, but the entire body of the vehicle.

 

[Socal_392]

That's a good looking roof rack. If I didn't have SOT, I'd definitely set up something very similar. Do you know if that has the weight load to install a RTT?

It's what I use for my RTT

 

[Keithbickford]

I still have concerns. I will try to find or take some photos. But since the backbone is mounted on the inside with small screws running horizontally through the roof to attach the mounts, I’m concerned about the load being supported by horizontal screws. When installing, the backbone is installed and then holes are drilled to the outside. If they’re not perfect aligned, the load could be resting more on the screw than the roof, which could press the screw down into the drilled hole. This could cause a crack there. I’m not sure why they didn’t run the backbone higher up to the horizontal portion of the roof where the holes could be drilled vertically. For those that have this, look at how it’s mounted to the tub. They could have done this at the top.

 

[Socal_392]

I still have concerns. I will try to find or take some photos. But since the backbone is mounted on the inside with small screws running horizontally through the roof to attach the mounts, I’m concerned about the load being supported by horizontal screws. When installing, the backbone is installed and then holes are drilled to the outside. If they’re not perfect aligned, the load could be resting more on the screw than the roof, which could press the screw down into the drilled hole. This could cause a crack there. I’m not sure why they didn’t run the backbone higher up to the horizontal portion of the roof where the holes could be drilled vertically. For those that have this, look at how it’s mounted to the tub. They could have done this at the top.

You might be overthinking it. I had the backbone on my JK and now on my 392…both of which saw some gnarly stuff with the RTT on it. Never had an issue.

 

[Keithbickford]

I still have concerns. I will try to find or take some photos. But since the backbone is mounted on the inside with small screws running horizontally through the roof to attach the mounts, I’m concerned about the load being supported by horizontal screws. When installing, the backbone is installed and then holes are drilled to the outside. If they’re not perfect aligned, the load could be resting more on the screw than the roof, which could press the screw down into the drilled hole. This could cause a crack there. I’m not sure why they didn’t run the backbone higher up to the horizontal portion of the roof where the holes could be drilled vertically. For those that have this, look at how it’s mounted to the tub. They could have done this at the top.

 

[Keithbickford]

You might be overthinking it. I had the backbone on my JK and now on my 392…both of which saw some gnarly stuff with the RTT on it. Never had an issue.

Thanks. This is helpful.

 

[Socal_392]

Thanks. This is helpful.

no problem. just know that the dynamic load rating rhino rack publishes is for higherway/road driving. I think they have a different lower load rating for off-road use. My RTT's have always been 100lbs or less so i've never even come close to their load ratings. I am sure issues may pop up if you exceed the off road dynamic load rating. This is going to be true for all racks though, not just the backbone

You should give them a call and talk through your concerns, they can best guide you.

 

[Colo392]

Absolutely it does. That's the benefit of this backbone system. The weight of what you put up top isn't being supported by just the rain guards, but the entire body of the vehicle.

Alright, that's awesome! I had no idea that it had an internal backbone - or that such a thing existed. I thought to mount to the frame required an exoskeleton, which looks fine on some rigs, but not a look that I am looking for. Still have the SOT issue, but that is definitely a play if I get a hard top JL at some point.

 

[tjeeper]

Added 40s today. MT Baja Boss. Shout out to my son and son in law for their help, swapped the tires in about 3 hours. I'm getting too old for this.



Funny thing is, except for still having to trim the pinch seam, it looks like they might fit. The bump stops are too long.

I have a MC 3.5" Gamechanger sitting in boxes. Will start that after the holidays.

 

[3TV]

If you have never wheeled 40s, you're gonna be surprised how much better they are on technical obstacles. At first at was like...."oh crap....I am not a skilled enough driver for what this thing will do now".

After a trip to Moab on 40s last weekend I have to agree. The improvement is enough that I feel like I have to reset my own personal limits all over again.

 

[3TV]

I had my Jeep detailed, along with a clay bar treatment and a ceramic wax. I can't believe the attention to detail this shop has, it looks better than new, inside and out.

 

[Colo392]

Added 40s today. MT Baja Boss. Shout out to my son and son in law for their help, swapped the tires in about 3 hours. I'm getting too old for this.

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Funny thing is, except for still having to trim the pinch seam, it looks like they might fit. The bump stops are too long.

I have a MC 3.5" Gamechanger sitting in boxes. Will start that after the holidays.

Looks awesome! What kind of sliders are those?

 

[Dirty Dog]

Engaged in an exhibition of acceleration at an unsanctioned venue. It was a Mustang. It sounded like a V8, but I don't think it was one of the Shelby or Dark Horse versions. The driver seemed a bit surprised that a big lifted Wrangler could gap him. The performance of these things always impresses me. It'll never be as quick as my Vette, but it's still impressive.

 

[tjeeper]

Looks awesome! What kind of sliders are those?

Frame weld Motobilt sliders powder coated in satin silver.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I put a front plate on it. I ordered one of THESE from Jeep Needs. Really solid, which I think is good, because it's going to bang on rocks.
We have "TOY4POP" on my Vette, "FUN4MOM" on her JK and "FUN4DAD" on the 392. I used to have 'TOY4DAD" on the Vette, but I let them expire while I was rebuilding the engine and someone snatched it up.
I apparently have some hunting to do. My wife tells me she was passed by a 2-door Wrangler (she's no good at eyeballing generations and such) with "RACEONE" on the tag.

 

[Colo392]

Nothing fancy, but installed these today. Expands storage space a bit, and very sturdily built.

 

[Earl 392]

Almost finished the PSC install. Waiting on a sector shaft nut.
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Had to go back to the J&L catch can. ABD doesn’t work with the PSC reservoir/vent.

Is your oil filter getting smashed or is that just a abnormal picture angle?

 

[ameldorf]

Is your oil filter getting smashed or is that just an abnormal picture angle?

Are you referring to the flat spot on bottom? If so, it’s just how the filter is made. Pic of a new filter I just pulled out of box.

 

[Earl 392]

Are you referring to the flat spot on bottom? If so, it’s just how the filter is made. Pic of a new filter I just pulled out of box.
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No it looked like steering stabilizer was hitting oil filter . It is just the lens of the camera making it look oblong .