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Overall Rating 4.5

out of 5 stars

Installation Time:Afternoon

• Fit 4.73913 4.7
• Appearance 5 5
• Bang For Your Buck 4.521739 4.5

• 4/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  December 05, 2018

  Expedition Rack

  The product itself is great. I bought the wind deflector along with the rack and there isn't much noise at all. I had a 52 inch light bar with brackets as well as a highjack with a driverside door mount on the A-frame, so I had to go to ace hardware to get longer bolts to mount the front brackets. However, the instructions were poorly written. Bad pictures and pretty sloppy in my opinion. Overall it's a great product. Make sure you measure twice before you drill!! I read the directions wrong and made a hole which is gonna have to be where the CB antenna is going to be mounted to I guess.

  Matt

  Year: 2016Submodel: Wrangler

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  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  August 17, 2018

  Review from Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Door)

  Looks awesome

  Really makes the jeep look sporty. Get lots of compliments!

  LaurieJ

  Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (1) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 3/5

  August 13, 2018

  Fair enough

  Looks great, but the wind noise anywhere above 40 mph is pretty loud

  Cody

  Year: 2013Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (1) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 4

    4

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 3

    3
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  August 06, 2018

  Awesome

  Easy to install although it took about 4 hours working by myself and tough as nails. I like it a lot and it's great functionality is a real asset for cross country trips as well as around town errands.

  GaryW

  Year: 2013Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (2) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 4

    4

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 3/5

  Installation Time: Full Day

  June 27, 2018

  Love the rack, better directions would help!

  I love this rack now that it is on my Jeep, but the installation could be improved in several ways: 1. Provide a tools needed list. I hated having to stop and start because I didn't know what tools I needed until I got to that step. Or I have to read the whole thing and highlight all the tools. Just list them, please. 2. Label EVERY SINGLE PART. Some parts were not labeled and I had to wing it. 3. Provide a template to help with the hole drilling. At least a link to download one. It was hard to get the holes just right and I drilled two extras. Hated drilling into my baby in the first place, a template would have helped. All this being said, it's a great, sturdy rack and I have already loaded it up several times. Well worth the money, even with the installation issues.

  TexasGirl

  Year: 2016Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (2) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 4/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  April 18, 2018

  Review from Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Door)

  Expedition Rack

  Outstanding quality. Fits beautifully. Good instructions and with a little help from my friend we were able to put it together and install it in a few hours.

  StephenF

  Year: 2014Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (3) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  January 29, 2018

  Review from Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Door)

  A Rack for the Pacific Northwest

  I love this rack..spent a rainy Sunday afternoon installing it, I spent about 6 hours assembling it and attaching to my rig.the instructions were very thorough

  MarkSchoenfelde

  Year: 2009Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (3) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Full Day

  January 19, 2018

  Wonderful

  This is a great product and gives the jeep an awesome look! Install isn't too difficult.

  Matthew

  Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (2) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 4

    4
• 4/5

  Installation Time: Full Day

  August 19, 2017

  Great Investment

  This is a great rack! It has lots of room, is very sturdy, and makes minimal noise. I had it installed by a shop due to lack tools and lack of time in preparation for a move. This was the first time the guys installed this model of rack and said it was very easy. The instructions laid everything out and all of the pieces were pre-identified. The rack covers the entire top of the 4 door and has tons of places for tie-downs. There are also pivot points at the rear which lets you take off the roof. The only issue I've had since traveling over 2,000 miles is the bolts at the pivots coming loose and needing to be tightened about every 300 miles. Nothing major, but it does rattle, and was concerning the first time until I figured it out.

  MichelleK

  Year: 2014Submodel: Rubicon

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  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Full Day

  July 13, 2017

  Great Roof Rack

  Better instructions could have made the install a little easier but overall I'd say it went pretty smoothly. I was a bit hesitant to drill holes in the body of my Jeep but it turned out to not be as scary as I expected. I see a lot of people complaining about wind noise but with the Garvin wind deflector that I purchased to go along with the rack, I didn't even notice a difference. It's not like Jeeps are really all that quiet to begin with anyways. Overall this is a very sturdy rack that looks great as well.

  DillonL

  Year: 2008Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (3) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 2/5

  Installation Time: Full Day

  June 20, 2017

  Disappointed

  I'm not one to give negative reviews however I'm very disappointed in this rack system. First was the instructions the drawing looked like a 1st grader drew them. If you go on You tube they make it out how to be so simple ,not so much. So after spilling out just about every swear word known to man in 3 different languages it's put together. Here is the good part the hole point I purchased this design over the others is it's made out to flip over easily to take your tops off. Nope not at all first you have to undo 4 larger bolts 1 on each corner. Then you have to take the hole license plate assembly off. Then you have to bolt on these metal stops. Then it takes 2 people to pull it back. Then you finally get to take your top off. The tou have to take the medal stops off What??? Is it just Me but I missed the part that because of the rack it's going to take 2 people and over a hour to get some fresh air. Really????? I wish I saw this review before burying Mine.

  Robert

  Year: 2008Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (6) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 2

    2

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 1

    1
• 3/5

  June 04, 2017

  Does what I wanted but........

  The rack itself is wonderful and does what I wanted, needed it to do but, at a price. The wind noise is horrible! It may get a little better on a hardtop, I don't know about that! I did have a friend build me an aerodynamic shield that does help a lot 50 and under but it's still pretty annoying above that.

  MikeS

  Year: 2013Submodel: Rubicon

  Helpful (5) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 4

    4

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 3

    3
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  May 13, 2017

  Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket

  I've been building my 2012 Jeep Sahara Unlimited and I'm really happy to say I invested in the Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket (07-17 Wrangler JK 4 Door). I also got the Expedition Rack Ladder. They look awesome on my Jeep. Now I'll have the extra room to haul when traveling or hunting.

  SharonF

  Year: 2012Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (2) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  May 11, 2017

  Review from Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Door)

  Easier install than expected

  I've had the rack on for 2 weeks now. It is a bit noisy, and crosswind seems to have added impact, but thats to be expected. It still isnt bad though, plus you can add the wind deflector to help with the noise. Installation was a bit daunting at first, after all, i was drilling into my brand new jeep! But as other said, measure twice, or three ti es even, and read the instructions beginning to end before starting. Installed by myself in 4 hours, and it really looks great. Packed qbout 150 lbs of gear and it handled it great!

  MorganC

  Year: 2017Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (2) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  March 25, 2017

  Loving this rack!!

  I finally decided to spend the money on this rack and it did not disappoint! Even though the installation is somewhat involved. Anyone with some basic mechanical skills could get the job done, provided you are not scared to drill some holes in your jeep. The rack is very sturdy and it will soon have a tent mounted up there. For anyone looking for a great rack for their JK this is a great option to consider.

  JustinM

  Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (4) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  March 03, 2017

  Review from Garvin Expedition Rack w/ Basket (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Door)

  Great

  First off, everything came very well packaged. All the little nuts and bolts were decided into their separate bags and labeled for each step it assemble the rack. The directions were simple and easy to understand. The rack itself is super stout. It tells you specifically not to put any tires above 31" on the rack, but I did anyways lol. (Would be taken down for offroad) it makes little to no noise, no more than my light bar makes already. It looks fantastic as well. It took me a better part of 6 hours to install all by myself.

  ShawnC

  Year: 2012Submodel: Wrangler

  Helpful (3) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  October 11, 2016

  Much easier than originally thought

  I was very hesitant about drilling in to my body and quite frankly I was worried about my skill level doing a job like this. Reading the diagram for the drilling was slightly confising at first but once I figured it out it was simple. Remember measure twice (or 4-6 times and have someone else check it) and cut once.

  Joe

  Year: 2015Submodel: Wrangler Unlimited

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  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Full Day

  August 25, 2016

  Sturdy

  Just be aware in comes in about 300 pieces. Make sure you have the space and time to put in. Otherwise it's a great rack can't wait to get a tent up there.

  TahoeNeely

  Year: 2013Submodel: Wrangler Unlimited

  Helpful (7) Thanks for your input!

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  September 13, 2015

  Strong, sturdy rack

  Very sturdy rack that adds great look and function. Took about 3 hours to complete installation. Contents very well marked. Spent some time prior to installation watching a few assembly videos. Took my time and set up work area with tables and plenty of space to layout and assemble everything. Take your time to measure everything before drilling, and read through the instructions before just going step to step. Almost made the mistake of using holes on inner support bar to drill holes, instead of measurements given. Next step warns you to not do what I almost did, because bar will flex and fit to correct drill marks. There is room for slight margin of error. Just don't rush. Take breaks, and go back to installation videos if you have questions. Rack is sold to vehicle. Tightened everything back down after a week, and all was still solid. Does add a bit of noise once I crest 65 mph. Did the bungee strap trick as some sites suggest, and it made a huge difference. It is an expensive add-on, but feel it was money well spent as it adds great function, and distinction. Get all kinds of positive comments.

  Sting72

  Year: 2015Tampa, FL, USA

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  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  July 17, 2015

  Looks Awesome

  Looks great. Not difficult but a two person job to install. I'm very happy with it and it looks cool too.

  Phil99

  Year: 2015Seattle WA

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  • Fit 5

    5

  • Appearance 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5