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Re: THE GEEK by zelig2
I bought my FJ without a roof rack because I wanted to add my own later in time. I enjoyed the look of the FJ without a hat but wanted a place to load up stuff. I really liked the Gobi Stealth as it was a low profile roof rack. That helps me get into my own garage plus any city parking structures. It nicely follows the curve of the roof and with it's little rear ladder allows me to get up on top of the FJ. The top bars work with all the Yakima accessories which is a bonus as well. I found the best price for the Stealth at Trail Duty. I put up the roof rack with the help of a friend in a short amount of time.
Two Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike mounts fit perfectly on top:
After driving around for a month with the Gobi Stealth roof rack I felt like I was going deaf. I read about how if you installed lights in the proper locations it would reduce the wind noise. I found a set of PIAA 1500XT lights for the front. I chose two driving lights in the center and two fog lights on the edges. I don't plan on using the fog lights as fog lights but to help widen out my visibility on the sides. With the lights in the front the noise went back to as if there was no roof rack. A much improved ride.

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2007 Black Diamond 4x4 AT w/ CQ DL & GY
mods finished:
Gobi Stealth Roof Rack, BFG AT KO 265/70R17, ExpeditionOne Sliders, Pioneer AVIC-D3, Gorilla Locking Lugs, ScanGaugeII, aFe CAI, ExpeditionOne Bullbar Front Bumper
mods planned:
Superwinch epi9000, All-Pro W/E Front Coilovers, Dual Battery Kit
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