Yakima has released an externally mounted track system for four-door JK and JL Jeep Wrangler hardtop vehicles.
Yakima’s RibCage is off-road rated up to 330 pounds for dynamic loads and 825 pounds for static loads. The RibCage system comes in two models: RibCage JL 4DR, which is compatible with the 2018-current Jeep Wrangler JL four-door hardtop; and RibCage JK 4DR, which is compatible with the 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler JK four-door hardtop.
“With RibCage, we listened to Jeep owners who were seeking a product that is made specifically for demanding off-road use,” said Todd Scott, Yakima category manager. “RibCage raises the bar of capacity above the competition, and our rigorous in-lab and real-world testing methods back that up. It is an ideal pairing of low-profile utilitarian track and robust internal supports that we know Jeep owners have been looking for.”
RibCage’s 48-inch HD Track sections provide two- or three-crossbar setups. The tracks also enable numerous tower configurations with the LockNLoad platform, each of which are sold separately from the RibCage track system. Four towers will support up to 220 pounds of weight, while six ensure the full 330-pound weight limit.
Yakima said both RibCage models are permanent hardtop installations and are identical except for the specific components that mount to the Wrangler’s internal supports. Yakima Skyline Towers, paired with a Landing Pad No. 26 or Yakima TrackTowers, are compatible options for installing a rack system to the tracks.
RibCage’s parts do not interfere with passenger or cargo space, and consumers can remove the Freedom Panels with the system installed. The hardtop is removable by unbolting the internal supports.
