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How Much Weight Can a Roof Rack For a 2-door Jeep Jk Hold?

I’m thinking of getting an aftermarket roof rack for my 2-door Jeep Wrangler JK. I noticed that they’re pretty expensive though, and I don’t know if it’s worth it. How much weight can the racks hold?

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Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Roof racks can be a great way to increase the storage capacity of your Jeep. The very best roof racks for a 2-door Jeep JK can hold 165 lbs at the absolute most.
Jeeps make some of the best adventure vehicles. Whether you’re planning a road trip or some off-roading fun, having a Jeep will make things much easier. The one problem, especially with the 2-door JKs, is the lack of storage space.
To remedy this, you can purchase and install an aftermarket roof rack for your 2-door JK. These useful pieces of equipment can typically be installed on either hard-top or soft-top Jeeps. As you’ve already discovered, though, they can be a bit pricey. Depending on which roof rack you buy, it could cost anywhere from $500 to $1,500.
This may not want to be an area where you want to penny-pinch though. The quality of your roof rack will typically reflect its maximum weight capacity. Most 2-door JK roof racks hold 100-150 pounds. You might find some high-end racks that can hold as much as 165 lbs, but this isn’t common—or cheap.
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