H3 GOBI Racks - Forum Member Discount

[Jason]

H3-ers,

Good news: The GOBI Roof Racks are now available. We are offering them through the H3 Source.

For a limited time Forum Members can receive $100 off the price of either of the GOBI racks plus Free shipping. Simply enter in the following coupon code at checkout:

h3source (case sensitive)

For for further details on the H3 Racks by Gobi please visit the below link:

http://www.h3source.com/store/gobi.htm

Best regards,
Jason

[Jason]

H3-ers,

Good news: The GOBI Roof Racks are now available. We are offering them through the H3 Source.

For a limited time Forum Members can receive $100 off the price of either of the GOBI racks plus Free shipping. Simply enter in the following coupon code at checkout:

h3source (case sensitive)

For for further details on the H3 Racks by Gobi please visit the below link:

http://www.h3source.com/store/gobi.htm

Best regards,
Jason

[HummerNewbie]

Jason,

Thank you for working that deal for us. We all appreciate everything you do.

[FormerJeeper]

Kinda pricey, but defenitely cool!

-C

[Crisco]

Thanks for the deal, but this is too rich for my blood. I've seen some really nice looking racks for about half.

[MyxH3]

Decent looking rack, But Ouch i cant afford that.

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Thanks Jason, I am going for it!!! Its sleek, and it will complete my H3. Thanks for the great service, and recommendations!!! Your service is Grade A. First Class!!!
because of how you contributed to my questions, and how well, your customer service is!! I can't go wrong. H-3 Source Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[4churchill]

you guys should jump all over this!!!!!!!

getting a GOBI is the single best thing I have gotten to date for my rig!!!!!!!

[Crisco]

For those of use who don't have an endless supply of money, this is considered Ridiculously expensive and $100.00 off does little to cushion the expense.

For me, there are many very nice looking racks that cost a whole lot less.

[Game Over]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Crisco:
For those of use who don't have an endless supply of money, this is considered Ridiculously expensive and $100.00 off does little to cushion the expense.

For me, there are many very nice looking racks that cost a whole lot less. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Crisco, do u happen to have links to it ?

Thanks

[jkH1+H2=H3]

yea, I agree, its out there in price and you could really put alot of other bling to the H3 with that type of Cash.
But the other racks ?? its not a GOBI!! Dude! Its Not A GOBI !!!

[jkH1+H2=H3]

PS: Bought the Gobi, Now I'm piss poor!!!

[4churchill]

jk smart move!!!

to the others wait until you have the cash for the GOBI...as we all know you get what you pay for!!!!

[jkH1+H2=H3]

I know!!! it was a smart move, Its all about the Gobi,!!! you either have it or you don't!!!!

[Crisco]

If you dig the rack and got to have it because it's a GOBI, then I'm real happy for the both of you. Hell, I paid extra for the gas cap cover mainly because it says HUMMER on it.

Don't get me wrong, this is a sweet rack, but there simply isn't enough KY in Dallas to encourage me to pay this much. I have to draw the line somewhere.

By the way, I have some beach front property in Arizona and would love to buisness with some of you.

[crop000s]

Anybody have pictures on an H3 with the GOBI H3 Standard Rack and ladder, looking for close up's of how ladder attaches and full pics all sides of H3 with rack rack. I gotta see this before I spend that kinda $$.

[4churchill]

Crop check their website gobiusa.com


Everone with a GOBI should pu tit in their signature line so everyone else knows the kind of following Gobi has

[Crisco]

You will never convince me to pay that kind of money on a roof rack, I don't care what kind of following they have,

If GOBI can get enough folks to pay that kind of money to make it worth their while, good for them, but I can tell you at least one person who will not be falling for it.

GOBI may be the GOD of all racks and I would love to have one, but over priced is still over priced.

[Dagwood]

just put the Steath on my H3 (Kick butt) you guys did it right!! no wind noise or rattle. can't say that about my other rack. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jason:
H3-ers,

Good news: The GOBI Roof Racks are now available. We are offering them through the H3 Source.

For a limited time Forum Members can receive $100 off the price of either of the GOBI racks plus Free shipping. Simply enter in the following coupon code at checkout:

h3source (case sensitive)

For for further details on the H3 Racks by Gobi please visit the below link:

http://www.h3source.com/store/gobi.htm

Best regards,
Jason </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[JeffW]

What is the overall max height of a an H3 with 33" tires with the Gobi Stealth rack? I only have 78" of clearance in my garage, will it fit?? How about the standard rack?

Thanks,
-Jeff

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JeffW:
What is the overall max height of a an H3 with 33" tires with the Gobi Stealth rack? I only have 78" of clearance in my garage, will it fit?? How about the standard rack?

Thanks,
-Jeff </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jeff, here are a couple of clearance heights for you. feel free to PM me with any questions.

Stealth rack is at 6'7"
Full Size Rack is at 6' 11"

Are you 100% sure that is the height of your garage door? That is really low. A stealth rack would be an inch too tall. A standard height garage door today is between 82" and 84" depending on trim. Let me know if you have more questions,
Tim.

[JeffW]

Thanks Tim. The garage door frame is about 80-82", but the problem is the door doesn't seem to open as far as it could. I was hoping to not have to deal with that issue, but sounds like I should see if I can get a couple more inches out of it. I'm sure if I had the opener professionally installed instead of doing it myself, all would be well. :-)

[jkH1+H2=H3]

The Gobi has landed, !! Its being installed as we speak, hopefully all goes well with no hang ups......... I'll submit photos when she's done.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jkH1+H2=H3:
The Gobi has landed, !! Its being installed as we speak, hopefully all goes well with no hang ups......... I'll submit photos when she's done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

SO, where's the pics?

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Testing. picture

[jkH1+H2=H3]

The roof.

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Front view..

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Side view

[H3OwnerDiz]

Looks good jk, thanks for sharing.

[DDWH]

That looks sweet! It mounts into the stock gutters correct?

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Everything mounted into stock roof rack rails, no questions & no Problems, very well thought out!!

[baskethead]

How did you run the wiring for the lights and do you notice much of an increase in wind noise?
Thanks
Greg

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by baskethead:
How did you run the wiring for the lights and do you notice much of an increase in wind noise?
Thanks
Greg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Wind noise isn't too bad. to run the wires you pop off the outside A Pillar moldings, air vents on either side of your hood and run the wires down the A Pillars to the engine bay over to your battery. The switches come in through the sidewall boot on the DR SD and run under your dash to wherever you mount the switches. the first H3 rack I wired was my sig. others and it took about five hours. Next one can be done in around 3 1/2. It's more or less just taking your time to neatly tuck wires and anchoring them. This was much easier than running wires for the H2 racks. The rear lights are pre-wored in the rack and stick out the front already, so you run those down the same way. Feel free to PM me with any specific Q's.
tim.

[crop000s]

Any pictures (close ups) of the ladder attached ?

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Sorry didn't get the ladder...Alittle excessive. Spent that money towards lights, much cooler!!

[Huck BB62]

Insane, I will not be buying a Gob rack unless the prices come down about half where they belong. In addition, they need a rack that doesn't encompass the sunroof at all. If a person doesn't want lights, what's the use of sticking a rack up there in the high pressure wind stream along the trailing edge of the window. Yup, I'll make my own.

And $299 for a LADDER!?! Man alive, I was born at night, just not LAST night! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[fourfourto]

If nobody bought them price would drop. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I would like to get one without the sunroof opening that just covers the back.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JeffW:
Thanks Tim. The garage door frame is about 80-82", but the problem is the door doesn't seem to open as far as it could. I was hoping to not have to deal with that issue, but sounds like I should see if I can get a couple more inches out of it. I'm sure if I had the opener professionally installed instead of doing it myself, all would be well. :-) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Jeff, there should be an adjustment screw on the side of the opener to adjust the door travel. Get on a ladder and check it out. Ours was behind the light cover.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Huck BB62:
Insane, I will not be buying a Gob rack unless the prices come down about half where they belong. In addition, they need a rack that doesn't encompass the sunroof at all. If a person doesn't want lights, what's the use of sticking a rack up there in the high pressure wind stream along the trailing edge of the window. Yup, I'll make my own.

And $299 for a LADDER!?! Man alive, I was born at night, just not LAST night! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm sure it will look great. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Huck BB62]

I've got a plasma cutter, a TIG, and twenty years experience, wanna bet? Heck I may just make it out of aluminum. Maybe I can get my hands on some titanium stock, maybe stainless. I'm sure it'll cost less even then. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Huck BB62:
I've got a plasma cutter, a TIG, and twenty years experience, wanna bet? Heck I may just make it out of aluminum. Maybe I can get my hands on some titanium stock, maybe stainless. I'm sure it'll cost less even then. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Well, since you put it that way, it'll be a fun project.

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Have fun, make sure you are persice. no weld marks, make sure it doesn't look like frankford and Son, OK, Its an H3.
Cheep is what cheep does and looks like sh_t.

[Huck BB62]

Bet my welding and finish work is better than a mass produced Gobi. Don't get me wrong, it's a good product. I just firmly believe that it's overpriced. Market will bear I guess and not everyone has the facility to do good custom work. I'll take pictures, even macros, when I'm done.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Huck BB62:
Bet my welding and finish work is better than a mass produced Gobi. Don't get me wrong, it's a good product. I just firmly believe that it's overpriced. Market will bear I guess and not everyone has the facility to do good custom work. I'll take pictures, even macros, when I'm done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

As far as "mass produced" every single rack is hand made/ bent/ welded/ and assembled. That's why they cost a little more. Overpriced? not really. If they were mass produced by some automated machine over seas, than it would be way cheaper and more than likely a cheaper quality as well. I understand you are a design expert king welder and can do this yourself. You should. But if you wanted a custom rack made, how much would it cost you to have something built at this quality level? Quite a bit. It really isn't that expensive when you consider what a nice set of rims cost today.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[hmrlvr]

Can anyone (Jason) tell me how much the gobi rack for the H3 weighs and how much the roof of the H3 can hold. It seems that after the rack is on, there's not alot you can put on it due to weight limitations of the trucks roof. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by hmrlvr:
Can anyone (Jason) tell me how much the gobi rack for the H3 weighs and how much the roof of the H3 can hold. It seems that after the rack is on, there's not alot you can put on it due to weight limitations of the trucks roof. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can tell you that the GOBI rack is "rated" for what the factroy tracks can hold. However, you can have 8 people up there on that thing and it will not even flex.

You have to be careful with a tom of wieght up there when cornering/ hitting the brakes/ and esp. off roading on sideslopes.

You won't have to worry about bending the rack!

The stealth rack is 88 lbs with the sunroof opening. You can find out all the specs here (http://www.gobiusa.com)

[hmrlvr]

So, The HUMMER rails can hold 250lbs (according to the manual) and the rack with the sunroof opening weighs 88lbs. Therfore, slopes and cornering aside, I would be able to load 162lbs on the rack without damaging the rails on the truck. By the look of the rack, I'm sure it would hold much more weight, but the top of the truck won't. Thanks for the input.

[Huck BB62]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Huck BB62:
Bet my welding and finish work is better than a mass produced Gobi. Don't get me wrong, it's a good product. I just firmly believe that it's overpriced. Market will bear I guess and not everyone has the facility to do good custom work. I'll take pictures, even macros, when I'm done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Rims are an entirely different product. The requirements on a rim that's expected to do it's job with the pressures, speed, balance etc. far outweigh a roof rack required to hold 170lbs. So if as in most cases, it's over designed to hold 300 lbs., it's still nowhere near the manufacturing needs of a set of wheels. Hey, is Harley Davidson making roof racks?