Has anyone had soft top clearance issues? I seen the lowering kit 'for clearance issues' but not crazy about the look of it.
1555821
I think the word clearance here is used in terms of height not soft top clearance. I have a hard top on right now with mine. But it's about an 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch from the edge of the bracket to the inside seal of the top. So it looks like it'll clear, no issues pulling the panels off the hard top so I'd assume it'll be close but should clear fine. Unless you have an extremely large housing on your lights. I'm running kc day lighters with metal housing on 2007 4 door
1555822
I have not had an issue, fits my 2013 perfect!!! It does cause a bit of a rucuss, but nothing downed windows or music doesnt drown out.
1555823
i have no clearance issues on my wangler 2007. but i do not have lights i use it for a boat rack.
1555824
I don't have a soft top on my JK, but I will say this, there is approximately 1-2" clearance between the tubular bar and the roof/windshield. I think what might get you with your soft top is the fact that the tabs/shelves that you attach your lights to are behind the tube that goes across. I measured the clearance from them to the line where my hard top edge is and it is approximately 0.5" in front of and 1.25" above that line. If I had to guess, I would say that the overlap of your cloth top would probably touch them but not be a problem.
1555825
I have had mine for almost a year I've never had any clearance issues I've had the top down plenty of times
1555826
I have a 2009 Wrangler Unlimited 4 door. Had no issues with the soft top hitting the bar. It may rub a bit on the lights depending on which lights you put on it. Mine just hits the wiring harness a bit. That said, this is a great bar. Super strong.
1540936
mine doesn't adjust, it is set to the tallest. When I try to lower it, nothing moves? Does anyone know why? Thank you
799816
I noticed this, too. I just turn it slowly around until it is the best fit. No problems so far. I love it!
226309
I think it will mine was a 94 but make sure this is what you want. Its not that easy to put on and off if you plan on doing it that way. I concept was good but i like being able to pull the soft top back in the summer time and close it when im not around it. If you plan on keeping it on all the time then it may work for you. Just my two cents
1566344
Make sure that you have clearance all the way around, If this is OK you may have an alignment problem from side to side. Look how it tracks over the full close and open movement, Try adjusting one side either back or front and see if this will help.
1701998
When i had my sportster they did bottom out when they were completely lowered. They come with the tool to raise them up. I never bottomed out once i raised them. I just got these for my dyna and am not sure if they will bottom out, but i think they will be ok if i raise them for the passenger
1783754
Hmmmm. I think that mine only needed the top tube put into the lower tube and adjusted for height.
2027906
You can lower it one inch or two. Or the same part is available to keep it stock height.
1754619
I can't comment on the mustang, but I have zero clearance issues with my miata. I expect you'd have to be at least a few inches lower than stock to have clearance issues...
71682
I had the same issue and at first it was not an issue but after a few months the mechanism that locked the tower in the upright position failed. The piece of metal that you squeeze to lower the rack enabling you to get into the back of your SUV / Truck wiggles out of position and the entire rack drops to the lowered position. Be careful. If my truck wasn't a high profile vehicle the tire from one of the bikes would have been drug along the highway. I "Fixed" this issue temporarily by cutting a piece of wood to fit to wedge into the space where the metal spring is and then zip tying it there so it couldn't wiggle itself open but in the end I ended up spending the money and buying a higher quality rack. I had the same issue and at first it was not an issue but after a few months the mechanism that locked the tower in the upright position failed. The piece of metal that you squeeze to lower the rack enabling you to get into the back of your SUV / Truck wiggles out of position and the entire rack drops to the lowered position. Be careful. If my truck wasn't a high profile vehicle the tire from one of the bikes would have been drug along the highway. I "Fixed" this issue temporarily by cutting a piece of wood to fit to wedge into the space where the metal spring is and then zip... » Read More I had the same issue and at first it was not an issue but after a few months the mechanism that locked the tower in the upright position failed. The piece of metal that you squeeze to lower the rack enabling you to get into the back of your SUV / Truck wiggles out of position and the entire rack drops to the lowered position. Be careful. If my truck wasn't a high profile vehicle the tire from one of the bikes would have been drug along the highway. I "Fixed" this issue temporarily by cutting a piece of wood to fit to wedge into the space where the metal spring is and then zip tying it there so it couldn't wiggle itself open but in the end I ended up spending the money and buying a higher quality rack. « Show Less
25977
I had the same thing happen....when u slide it on,u have to tilt it forward some. It's an awkward fit but it will go all the way down.
1451307
i don't have a hard roof on mine, but if you did there be some kind of gap , look at the pic.and also i get some vibration at a idel. haven't had a chance to ride and do any adjustments but thinking on adding some trim all around the edge of the windshield . hope this help you some
99804
I mounted it without the down rod. The downrod is 4 inches, my clearance is about 8. I wouldn't chance it, to close.
1501382
I had the same issue. I guess their casting is off, in the end i just went ahead and trimmed it so it sat flat and flush. Mine is hidden under a console anyway. Just use some tin snips or grinding wheel to clearance it.
2114936
I have the Access Limited tonneau cover installed with the RockyMounts Clutch SD (2 ea) with NO clearance issues. The Access Limited cover also allows for unobstructed use of the sliding tie-downs that come with the factory installed rail system (Tacoma 2005-2015).
1037540
I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good,... » Read More I've got it on a 93 with 4 inch lift on 33's. Its been good so far except it compleatly blocks the rear view mirror with the spare on. Have to get new side views now so I can drive without doors. It was a bitch to install, had to drop gas tank and drill new holes but once all that was done it went on great. Looks good. Holds a 33 in tire, getting 35's soon but shouldn't be an issue. Its solid, looks good and I think worth the price. Arrived with all parts in package. Haven't had to use it for recovery yet so cant tell ya if its going to get snatched off or not.... hope not. So far so good, id reccommend it. Hope this helps « Show Less
1275156
No clearance issues at all. The bar comes pre-dimpled on the underside to clear the raised areas of the intake manifold.