Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack

Top Rated Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack For Sale

The process of picking out the best Jeep Gladiator roof rack for your needs and your next adventrue does not have to be a hassle. Sure, there are tons of great options out there and it can be difficult to opt for just one. That's why we decided to create this collection, in hopes of helping you choose the best Jeep Gladiator roof rack for you!

In this collection you'll find some of the most popular Jeep Gladiator roof rack models as well as a few Jeep Gladiator roof rack accessories that could go with them. From lightweight Jeep Gladiator roof rack cross bars that are perfect for those daily tasks, to the heavy duty platform racks that are just perfect for outdoor exploring, we have it all!

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Best Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack Models

Front Runner Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack

First on our list is the highly acclaimed Front Runner Slimline II roof rack, tailored for Jeep Gladiator JT models from 2019 onward. Though it comes with a hefty price, this Jeep Gladiator roof rack has undergone extensive testing in South Africa's rugged terrains to guarantee its robustness and ability to endure extreme conditions.

Boasting a sleek, low-profile design, the rack reduces wind resistance and noise, even at high speeds. Its innovative construction allows you to use the rack with or without the hardtop roof, offering flexibility based on your needs. The cargo load is evenly distributed across the roll bars and the Jeep's body, avoiding extra stress on the hardtop. Made from Black Epoxy Powder Coated T6 Aluminum and 3CR12 Stainless Steel, the rack is highly resistant to corrosion and built to withstand harsh environments.

The Front Runner Slimline II is easy to assemble, and its lightweight design minimizes strain on your vehicle. Its spacious platform can hold a variety of gear, including a rooftop tent, making it ideal for your next adventure. The design also leaves space between the rack and the vehicle's roof, allowing for the storage of slimmer items like a foldable camping table underneath.

Combining durability, versatility, and innovative features, this Jeep Gladiator roof rack is an excellent addition to your overlanding setup. Whether you want to enhance your vehicle's functionality or prepare for an adventurous trip, this rack is a great choice. Check it out to see how it can enhance your next journey!

Benefits:

• Can be used both with the Jeep Gladiator hard top on or off
• Easy to install as it requires no drilling
• Durable construction able to thrive under any circumstances
• Sturdy platform able to withstand the weight of a roof top tent and many other accessories

Sherpa Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack For Hard Top

Proudly made in the USA, this Jeep Gladiator roof rack, made by Sherpa, brings a new sleek-looking design that will turn heads wherever you go. Bringing an innovative two-part design, this Jeep Gladiator roof rack provides a fully modular system that you can adjust towards your needs and your lifestyle and modify it to suit your next adventure. 

With up to 300lbs of static weight capacity, this Sherpa Jeep Gladiator roof rack was constructed with the toughest aircraft grade aluminum side panels and aluminum steel gutter and also black powder coated to ensure resilience in some of the harshest environments and weather conditions out there, providing corrosion resistance wherever you go.

Without the need for drilling or any further modifications being made to your vehicle, installation is made easy. Thanks to the low profile design with an integrated wind deflector, this Jeep Gladiator roof rack provides an aerodynamic design that lowers wind resistance and reduces wind noise even when driving at high speeds.

Being a completely modular system, the Sherpa Jeep Gladiator roof rack can be fitted with a wide variety of roof rack accessories that will elevate your next outdoor adventure and can even be mounted with a roof top tent that will provide a safe and comfortable sleeping quarter on your next camping adventure.

Benefits:

• Uses an adaptable 2 part design that allows you to adjust the rack to your needs
• Extremelly lightweght yet riggid construction
• Does not require drilling for installation
• Low profile design that boasts aerodynamics and lowers wind drag

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack For Soft Top

Exposed Racks are an innovation in the world of Jeep owners as they allow you to have a durable and reliable roof rack system without having to use a hard shell top. That's right! This is a Jeep Gladiator roof rack for soft top models that allows you to mount these roof rack cross bars on your construction and still have a soft top over it.

Constructed out of heavy-duty carbon steel and weighing only 26lbs, this Jeep Gladiator roof rack is one of the lightest rack models out there while also being sturdy enough to withstand the weight of pretty much anything you want to mount on top of it. They are also acid-washed, electroplated, and even powder-coated for maximum durability.

Being designed to fit directly on the roll frame of your vehicle, these Jeep Gladiator roof rack cross bars are built for heavy loads. They seamlessly fit onto your Jeep and when you want to mount something on them simply roll up your soft top and you are ready to go. When not in use, the soft top sits over them resulting in a highly aerodynamically efficient design.

Benefits:

• Can be used under the Jeep soft top
• Easy to install without the need to drill or modify your Jeep
• One of the lightest Jeep Gladiator roof rack cross bars on the market
• Can support the weight of a roof top tent

Eezi Awn K9 Jeep Gladiator Overland Rack

Here's another excellent option among top Jeep Gladiator roof rack models. This particular rack stands out for its impressive load capacity and streamlined design, which helps reduce wind resistance and enhance your vehicle's aerodynamics. Additionally, it's more affordable than many other models, making it a favorite among Jeep enthusiasts.

Made from fully anodized and black powder-coated aluminum, this roof rack is highly durable and corrosion-resistant, ensuring long-lasting performance even in harsh conditions. Its notable weight capacity of up to 1000 lbs sets it apart from many other models, providing ample support for the heaviest rooftop tents and various additional gear.

A unique feature of this roof rack is its availability in five different lengths and three different widths, allowing you to choose the perfect size for your needs. The rack is designed to accommodate a wide range of accessories and mounts, thanks to the M8 T-slot slats running the entire length. This versatility makes it compatible with mounts from popular brands like Thule and Yakima, ideal for transporting bikes, kayaks, and other equipment.

Combining affordability, durability, and versatility, this roof rack system for the Jeep Gladiator is sure to enhance your overlanding adventures. Whether you need a robust rack to support heavy loads or one that offers flexibility in mounting various accessories, this model is worth considering. Check it out to boost your Jeep's functionality and performance on your next journey!

Benefits:

• One of the stronget Jeep Gladiator roof rack models on the market
• Can work with a variety of accessories needed for your next adventure
• Comes in various different lengths depending on your needs
• Very slim design that deflects air and lessens noise and wind drag even when driving at high speeds

Gobi Stealth Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack With Ladder

The Gobi Stealth Jeep Gladiator roof rack is one of the best in the market. They are made in USA, with a no drill system, patented design, and a dynamic weight capacity (when driving) of 300 lbs, which translates to a static weight capacity of 800 lbs.

This Jeep Gladiator roof rack secures itself onto different points of your vehicle's chassis, making it completely drill free, reducing any risk of damaging your vehicle. It's 100% welded, no screws hold it together, meaning less noise and rattling. Add the black powder coat, as well as all the additional accessories you can get for it, and this is a top Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack, drill free and ready for the off road adventures.

This Jeep Gladiator roof rack is generally made on order, so do be patient and expect a long lead time of around 6 to even 8 months depending on the time of the year. Our recommendation? Place a backorder as soon as you can, they are worth it.

Benefits:

• Comes with an integrated ladder/steps on each side for easier access to the rack
• 100% welded steel construction that minimizzes rattling and noise during transit
• One of the most rugged racks on the market that can survive pretty much anything you can throw at it
• Drill free installation directly onto the vehile chasis for increased strength and resilience

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack Cross Bars

The type of roof rack that you end up getting is entirely up to you. Depending on your budget, as well as on your needs, you have the chance of getting a full platform roof rack, a half rack (basically half platform roof rack) or crossbars. They are all different prices, offer different solutions, benefits or limitations.

A full platform roof rack for your Jeep Gladiator will generally be more expensive, from $1,000 upwards (generally). A half platform rack is cheaper, however, it only serves certain purposes as it's harder to carry in it things such as roof top tents, or doesn't have as big of a footprint for you to mount more things.

Then come the cross-bars, and these are or tend to be the most affordable as well as easy to install and remove rack systems of all. Most crossbar racks for Jeep Gladiator attach to the gutter. They come with special feet which the industry call "gutter mounts", and then they have a bar that goes from left to right over the roof. Generally, you want to get a 2 bar cross bar system, but you could even get up to 3 depending on your needs.

Generally, installing a set of crossbars over your Jeep Gladiator JT shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes, and the same applies to take them off. On top of that, they tend to have a load rating ranging from 165 lbs to 220 lbs when driving.

That's called the Dynamic weight capacity, and the crossbars or load bars can support between the two of them, 165 lbs up to 220 lbs (depending on the brand and model) of weight when on the road. Once you are parked, it switches to static weight capacity, and they can generally hold three or four times as much.

Jeep Gladiator Rhino Roof Rack

These Rhino Rack Jeep Gladiator roof rack cross bars are extremely easy to install and to take off. As explained above, they don't require any drilling, and will use their gutter mount feet to clamp onto the side gutters of your Gladiator.

Easy installation at a reasonable price, they don't make much noise or wind resistance, will allow you to carry kayaks, ski, boards, lumber, ladders, you name it. Keep in mind the weight capacity or rating isn't as high as that of the Backbone system, but still enough for the items or things mentioned before.

If you want to remove the freedom panels, you will have to take these Jee Gladiator roof rack cross-bars off, however, it's a very quick and simple task which will require no more than 15 minutes to complete it. One more thing, it is a one person job, so you will not need to call for assistance.

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack Accessories

A roof rack might not be enough for your Jeep Gladiator. If you are serious about overlanding, off-road adventures, or simply need to carry equipment, gear or luggage, then there's a few aftermarket accessories you want over your rack. Two of the most common are lights as well as kayak or board carriers. In the following section we'll make sure to cover those.

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack With Lights

You own a Gladiator, are looking to get a rack or got one already, and want to make sure you can mount lights? No worries, we got you covered both with roof rack systems that can mount LED light bars and pods, or with the light bars and pods you want to install to your existing rack or Gladiator.

First you want to make sure that your rack system can actually install an LED light bar or smaller light pods. Most roof rack brands have either the possibility of bolting in lights or have already light bar mounts you can order. Front Runner for example, already has their own light bars, or they sell light mounts that very easily install onto the Slimline. 

Gobi makes a rack that needs an additional light bar setup for lights to be supported, Rhino-Rack allows you to bolt on lights, and in general it's possible to make a custom job and mount the light bar or pod to most racks. So, we will concentrate on the best lights for your Gladiator.

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack With Lights KC

First things first, this light system by KC Hilites is not compatible with the Mojave Edition.

Second thing, this very specific light system (SKU 91336) does not go onto any roof rack, but will attach with very vehicle specific mounts onto your Gladiator JT from 2019 to 2023 models.

As you can see in the images, it has special systems that attach to the front end of your Gladiator, and hold the lights in place right over the windshield. You can however, purchase only the light bar to mount on any rack system (some customization may be required).

This LED light bar can easily be transformed to your orientation preference, from curved to straight, adjust it as needed, whether a straight or curved arrangement, to adjust to your liking. Don't forget it can have up to 23,000 lumens.

RIGID Industries Jeep Gladiator Light Bar Kit

Rigid Industries literally makes some of. the best LED light bars in the whole world. The E-Series comes in a Spot and Flood combo to make sure that on any given situation you have the right illumination on the trial. Overlanding does require a good light system in case the path is dark, or foggy, and this light bar does the trick.

Despite it not being as affordable as other models, it has a limited lifetime warranty, as well as being able to fit onto pretty much any roof rack you have over your Jeep Gladiator. Sure, this light bar might need some special light bar mounts depending on the rack you have, but it can be installed.

Designed and manufactured with an off road use in mind, if you plan to become or you already are a serious overlander, then this light might be your Gladiator's best friend.

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack Kayak

This Kayak Rack for Jeep Gladiator works ONLY and exclusively with the Front Runner Slimline II roof rack kit or Front Runner load bars. Therefore, it's really important for you to understand it will not be working with any other brand of rack.

One of the reasons we recommend the Front Runner roof rack for a Jeep Gladiator, is the fact that it has the versatility to install lots of rack accessories to it, such as this kayak rack.

That said, mounting a kayak, board or even canoe is a simple task, thanks to this carrier. It features variable width adjustment, variable angle brace adjustment, padded hull protection and universal small boat compatibility.

Whether it's kayaks, boards, or canoes, this universal kayak rack promises seamless compatibility, making it a game-changer for your outdoor pursuits. So, equip your Jeep Gladiator with the finest in adventure gear, and get set for unforgettable experiences on waterways far and wide!

Jeep Gladiator Bike Rack

Say goodbye to cumbersome bike-loading procedures. This bike carrier boasts a user-friendly design, making loading and unloading your bikes a breeze. Its sturdy aluminum construction, combined with adjustable wheel hoops and secure tie-downs, keeps your bikes firmly in place while on the move. Adventurous spirits thrive on versatility, and this bike carrier delivers.

Whether you own mountain bikes, road bikes, or fat bikes, the Front Runner Pro Bike Carrier adapts effortlessly. With its adaptable design, it accommodates bikes of various sizes, ensuring your entire cycling fleet enjoys the ride. Your bikes are precious cargo, and this bike carrier understands this. Soft rubber straps securely cradle your bikes' frames, protecting them from scratches and dings during transportation.

Invest in the Front Runner Pro Bike Carrier and elevate your cycling escapades to new heights. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned cyclist, this bike carrier enhances your outdoor pursuits, allowing you to focus on the thrill of the ride.

Jeep Gladiator Roof Storage

Thule Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack Cargo Carrier

The Thule cargo box is an excellent choice for storing your travel essentials, offering substantial storage space and impressive features. It's highly regarded by adventure enthusiasts and frequent travelers for its sleek design, robust construction, and user-friendly attributes, making it a popular roof rack accessory.

Designed with aerodynamics in mind, the Thule cargo box reduces wind resistance and minimizes noise while driving. Its sleek black finish adds a touch of elegance to any vehicle, enhancing its overall appearance. Made from high-quality materials, including a reinforced lid and base, this cargo box ensures exceptional durability and reliable protection for your belongings, even in adverse weather conditions.

A key feature of this cargo box is its substantial storage capacity. With a generous volume of 22 cubic feet and a weight limit of 165 lbs, it provides ample room for large items such as skis, snowboards, camping gear, or family luggage. The intelligent design maximizes space utilization, facilitating efficient packing and organized arrangement of your items.

Focusing on user convenience, this cargo carrier ensures effortless operation. Its dual-sided opening feature allows easy access to your cargo from either side of the vehicle, simplifying the loading and unloading process. Additionally, the box features Thule's innovative PowerClick quick-mount system, ensuring a secure and hassle-free installation. The integrated SecureLock technology offers extra peace of mind by securely locking your cargo in place.

Jeep Gladiator Roof Rack FAQS

How much weight can my roof rack handle over my Jeep Gladiator?

It depends on your rack system and where it's attaching to. But the quick answer is over 150 lbs wen the vehicle is in motion.

Should I get a drill or non drill roof rack for my Jeep Gladiator?

You're welcome to read the section about this topic above. It depends on your needs when it comes to weight capacity, and if you're handy with power tools.

Can I have a roof rack without the freedom panels?

Yes, a few models allow this!

What can I carry over my Jeep Gladiator roof rack?

Depends on the rack and weight capacity, but from kayaks, to skis, luggage, and roof top tents.

Should I get a platform rack, a half rack or crossbars for my Gladiator?

Crossbars are great for boards or kayaks, full platform racks for larger and heavy items, and half racks allow you to easily remove the freedom panels.

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