Explorer Roof rack Should I or Shouldnt I?

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/

 

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Is it something you can use alot?

 

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

 

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!

 

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

 

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

 

you have one already?

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

does he live around here lol thanks

 

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

 

sweet looking forward to seeing the finished product

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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?