Explorer Roof rack Should I or Shouldnt I?

[rango88]

thinking of getting an explorer Roof Rack for my truck, what do you guys think? yes or no

here's my truck as it sits:

http://www.rangerforum.net/f43/rango-2011-ford-ranger-sport-2wd-3669/

 

[Hooligan]

Is it something you can use alot?

 

[rango88]

Is it something you can use alot?

plan on putting 4 lights on the front once I have more money and for the look

 

[Diabolical Ranger]

yes do it, If I can find one around here I will do it.

it would be nice to have when taking a trip through a couple bags up there strap em down and go!

 

[buggman]

I've been wanting to do the same thing... just haven't got around to doing the install yet.

 

[rango88]

yes do it, If I can find one around here I will do it.

it would be nice to have when taking a trip through a couple bags up there strap em down and go!

my brother routinely makes trips to the JY for his 1991 Dodge Van so I'll see if he can find a Expo roof rack there

 

[rango88]

I've been wanting to do the same thing... just haven't got around to doing the install yet.

you have one already?

 

[Hooligan]

If its something you can use go for it man! They look nice

 

[rango88]

If its something you can use go for it man! They look nice

what years fit? does anyone know? and do you have to cut them to have them fit?

1994-2001?
2001-2005?

 

[rango88]

I confirmed from another member that 1995-2001 should fit.

 

[buggman]

I have a set from a 98 expo.
Of course I'm gonna mod them for lights & leds. ;-)

 

[Diabolical Ranger]

my brother routinely makes trips to the JY for his 1991 Dodge Van so I'll see if he can find a Expo roof rack there

does he live around here lol thanks

 

[mcdonald58]

i say do it. you going with chrome or black lights.

 

[rango88]

I have a set from a 98 expo.
Of course I'm gonna mod them for lights & leds. ;-)

sweet looking forward to seeing the finished product

 

[rango88]

does he live around here lol thanks

my brother lives in the same town as me so nowhere near you why?

 

[rango88]

i say do it. you going with chrome or black lights.

black lights for sure, not a fan of chrome, my brother has some Westin (8" i think) on his 2010 Ram and they work great and look good and not too expensive, so I might look those up.

 

[timbits588]

i say go for it as well. i definitely think they add to the look of the truck

 

[mcdonald58]

black lights for sure, not a fan of chrome, my brother has some Westin (8" i think) on his 2010 Ram and they work great and look good and not too expensive, so I might look those up.

i agree especially with a black truck i think black would look the best. you going for the black out look?

 

[Diabolical Ranger]

my brother lives in the same town as me so nowhere near you why?

he could find us BOTH one lol

 

[rango88]

he could find us BOTH one lol

lol
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well I discussed it with my dad he and states that it will greatly impact my MPG. I was thinking a deficit of 1-2 MPG (Imperial) and he thinks it will be more then that so now I am reluctant to do it. Anyone know the real world Deficit of a roof rack?