Will this fit on a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with factory rack/crossbars? And, will the rear lift-gate open completely without the box obstructing?
404385
Yes, it will definitely fit the Grand Cherokee without any lift gate obstruction. It fits my 2014 Cherokee with plenty of room from the aerial and lift gare.You should check the Thule website fit guide on their website because when I was researching I'm fairly sure that the XL will fit the Grand Cherokee, which would give you extra capacity.
404386
Hi Neal, our boxes will fit to the factory installed crossbars systems. We do have a fitment chart available to determine rear hatch clearance. If you would like a copy please contact us direct. What we would need to know is the distance from your front crossbar to the fist point of contact when the hatch is open, that measurement will allow us to determine which models will fit without interference. Thanks!
404387
Yes, it will definitely fit the Grand Cherokee without any lift gate obstruction. It fits my 2014 Cherokee with plenty of room from the aerial and lift gare. You should check the Thule website fit guide on their website because when I was researching I'm fairly sure that the XL will fit the Grand Cherokee, which would give you extra capacity.
404388
I think so. Inside there are 4 movable joint to connect with your cross bar. You can move the carrier around 1ft (not exactly). So you can move the carrier frontside or backward. So rear gate will not hit your carrier. Go to REI and check visually if you can :). I did. Enjoy trip.
500703
Jeff; I am away from my home, so not able to measure. However, I'll pass along my experience in case it could help others. I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler that I mount the cargo carrier on. It has a swing out spare tire rack. When it swings out it was hitting the tailgate side of the carrier. I ended up modifying that side by lowering it 1 3/4 inches in my case. It wasn't hard to do. Required drilling some new bolt holes, sliding down to the desirable height, rebolting about six vertical supports and cutting the excess off, and grinding them smoothe.. So, the outcome is the carrier sides are slated toward the tailgate and there was enough clearance now for the spare rack to swing out.
941224
There will be no issue with the rear door -- and while I have mine on a Suburban -- there is plenty of room. I put 2 bicks between the rear door and the stow-Away. On the causious side, I like my Tule rack on top of the car better bc the car definitly felt "loose" with the extra weight on the back. I only use it when we need to on very long trips. Serves its purpose -- but not easy to drive.
642741
I have the 2015 Subaru Outback, as well. The racks do fit on the factory crossbars. You'll have to ratchet the fasteners pretty tightly, but the rack will fit snugly once that's done.
1415678
I have a 2001 Cherokee with a 3" lift and have been very pleased with the Safari rack. It was easy to assemble and install.
365655
On my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee the cross bars attached directly on top / flush with the side rail edges with an allen screw under a plug, to where you had to figure out how it locked into position. This made it harder for anyone to rip off. On my 2006 Jeep Commander the cross bars sit on a block, which sits on the side rails. This makes the cross bars stand up higher and not as cosmetically streamlined as the Grand Cherokee was. Also there is a Knob that tightens the cross bars at each end, on top which makes it easy for any one to remove easily. The knob also sticks up above the cross bars an does not look that Great. The Grand Jeep cross bars fit flush on top of the side rails with nothing perturbing up from the ends. The side tracks have an opening down the center where a screw with a hook on the bottom goes through the block, into the opening (grove) and Hooks under an offset in the opening. The cross bars set down on Top of the bolt / block assembly and the hand Knob tightens down on top of the cross bar. This is the best I can describe it with out sketching it.
467816
First thing you should ask is does rack release allow it to drop eonugh so you can open the rear door. The premier does not and the rear Jeep door can not be opened unless you take the entire unit off the vehicle. Would rather not travel with a couple of wrenches to remove and then replace everytime you want to open the rear cargo space. Very dissappointed.
2077806
We used it on a Lincoln MKT and a Lincoln MKX and both have lift gates. You can lean the rack forward if you need to open the back. I can't see why it wouldn't work on your car.
848606
No, this will not fit, but the 76711 will fit. It does not come with the basket. by the way, this is the second jeep I've put this rack on. I highly recommend it.
1533036
I have a 2014 Limited but I'm assuming the roof rails are the same as on the Laredo, as my roof rails also lay flat on the roof. The crossbars clamp into the groove that runs the length of the rails and fit snugly once you tighten them up with the Allen wrench provided. Just make sure you loosen the Allen head bolts prior to fitting them into the groove but don't remove them completely, just enough so the clamp part dangles freely and allows you to fit them into the groove before tightening.
1308943
Probably not. I have a Jeep Cherokee and can access the back because I can open the glass independently from the lift gate. It's a great bike rack though.
760587
Hi Joselyn, The liftgate struts are compatible with the Jeep Grand Cherokee model years 2005 to 2010. The ones I ordered for mine were able to fit into the liftgate w/o any issues.
1136067
I only purchased only roof rack crossbars but had to send several order back of after-market brands because they didn't fit right. I ended up going to the Chrysler dealer to get the right ones. They were more expensive but worth it!
1321268
The bestop surrounds are the same specs as factory I had similar issues and had to perform a series of trial and error to what worked best I found that starting the zippers zipping them patrially helped then I always secure the top to the door surrounds first then work my way to the rear of the Jeep, remember the warmer the conditions you do this in the better once the top is on a while and molds to your Jeep it will become easier
1894514
With my 2005 Element LX, it slid in almost effortlessly - no removal of bumper parts, dropping of exhaust pipes, etc. I did raise the back end to make access easier. Height of the bottom of the receiver box itself is ~12+ inches/31 cm with a light, unloaded trailer attached. (I measured on my gravel drive.)
352663
Fit well......be aware that if your using a long Tule Box on the rack....you may not be able to open tailgate without hitting the box. Another thing to consider, the rack attachment could scratch the paint on the attach point on the roof.
767755
Shouldn't be a problem fitting the factory rack. Have about 5,000 miles on mine. No problems and I can get it on and off in around fifteen minutes with all the practice.