Westcott Designs roof rack sag/issues

[Cruiser250]

I’m still getting my roof rack install next week. It wasn’t the right way to address the customers but so far I’m pelase with the Westcott quality (love my rock sliders, and ordering the preload collar lift kit soon).
I just hope that once I opens the box it has all the hardware to include front bracket and the pre drill holes.
I got my roof rack 5 months ago so we will see. I will post updates.

 

[phantasticphil]

Agree with everyone's thoughts here regarding the maturity of the video.

Additionally, not really sure it actually proves much.

1. In the video the weight is distributed across the side rails, the strongest points on the rack. Mounting things that way would be an edge case, typically you'd mount to the cross bars. Also, it's perfect even distribution. And static.

2. From what I've seen the allen head bolts that bolt to side rails have a lot of room/adjustability. I think that's where things are slipping and it's more likely from vibration... Not static weight.

Side thing...
3. The way the spacers are attached to the roof I feel can be improved with similar brackets that are used in the front. Flat, fill the channel. Then use spacers or just brackets.

Trying to be fair here.. Pros of the rack is the look/clean lines. And the front brackets and the lip sitting on the front is smart imo.

 

[LC STUV]

Just saw this video showing the roof rack with over 2000lb.

Just lost my business on any further parts and glad I went with the prinsu rack after seeing this thread.

 

[Area 51]

Ugh. Reading all this just as I am about to order mine. Overall, how are yo guys liking the fit and finish? I would love to see some pics of your Westcott roof rack on your rig.

 

[Area 51]

Just lost my business on any further parts and glad I went with the prinsu rack after seeing this thread.