DMV - Where to install Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform?

[jakeirish]

Does anyone know where I can get a Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform installed on my 2020 JLU?

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[MikeinDelaware]

Hey Jacob, are you far from DE?
There is a place here in Newark called Audio Works that does alot of Jeep installs (lifts, gears, etc...).
I'm sure they could do this.

 

[jakeirish]

Hey Jacob, are you far from DE?
There is a place here in Newark called Audio Works that does alot of Jeep installs (lifts, gears, etc...).
I'm sure they could do this.

Hey Mike! I live on the Eastern Shore about 10 minutes from DE. I will definitely give them a call on Monday.
I'm mainly trying to find someone with experience drilling holes into the hard top to install this rack. Hopefully they can do it!

 

[MikeinDelaware]

Darren is the owner, try to talk to him.

 

[MikeinDelaware]

May also wanna try Tim at First State Line-X, they do alot of jeep accessories too.
Also in Newark.

 

[mikej]

Pop your zipcode into here as a good start: https://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/where-to-buy

 

[jakeirish]

Pop your zipcode into here as a good start: https://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/where-to-buy

Tried that but no results. I think these sort of installs are more common out West.

 

[Mud Wasp]

Are you going with the Pioneer platform or heavy duty bars? I have the Platform and there are some draw backs.
1. it interferes with the satellite radio antenna you will need to relocate it with the Maximus 3 bracket

2. it adds a lot of weight to your top making it hard to remove if you every plan to.

In hindsight I would have preferred HD bars. Yet I am really impressed with the Backbone 3 internal frame.

 

[mikej]

Tried that but no results. I think these sort of installs are more common out West.

Bummer. Yeah, I had a bunch of options within 25 miles. Sorry to hear, and good luck!

Maybe a place that sells Yakima or Thule racks would be willing to do the install? My Backbone is the first modification I didn't do myself because I didn't want to drill through my hardtop. The directions are very straightforward and there's really good templates, but I didn't trust myself to do the drilling.

 

[jakeirish]

Are you going with the Pioneer platform or heavy duty bars? I have the Platform and there are some draw backs.
1. it interferes with the satellite radio antenna you will need to relocate it with the Maximus 3 bracket

2. it adds a lot of weight to your top making it hard to remove if you every plan to.

In hindsight I would have preferred HD bars. Yet I am really impressed with the Backbone 3 internal frame.

I'm looking to get your set up, the low profile pioneer platform. That's very interesting about the satellite radio antenna interference - thanks for mentioning that. I really love how the rhino rack doesn't have support that cages around the body, that's the only thing. I think it's more of a look-thing. Would you say it's very hard to take the hard top off with the rack attached? Could two people do it, or would it be difficult?

 

[jakeirish]

Bummer. Yeah, I had a bunch of options within 25 miles. Sorry to hear, and good luck!

Maybe a place that sells Yakima or Thule racks would be willing to do the install? My Backbone is the first modification I didn't do myself because I didn't want to drill through my hardtop. The directions are very straightforward and there's really good templates, but I didn't trust myself to do the drilling.

I'm moving from the east coast to southern california in february and driving across. I wonder where I could stop to get one installed. I'm definitely willing to stop somewhere with experience!

 

[mikej]

I'm moving from the east coast to southern california in february and driving across. I wonder where I could stop to get one installed. I'm definitely willing to stop somewhere with experience!

If you wait until you’re in SoCal, I highly recommend https://www.rhinoadventuregear.com/ — their Bay Area location installed mine.

 

[Mud Wasp]

I'm moving from the east coast to southern california in february and driving across. I wonder where I could stop to get one installed. I'm definitely willing to stop somewhere with experience!

The shop I used in Phoenix is very good Doetsch off-road.

 

[jakeirish]

Thanks guys ^^^ If I don't find something around the DMV in the next month, I'll make a stop at one of those shops.

If anyone still has east-coast recommendations, please chime in below !

 

[raz-rubicon]

If you want to drive up to PA.
MAIN LINE OVERLAND - WEST CHESTER
325 WESTTOWN ROAD #16
WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

I have one on order, I'll venture to do the install myself.

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