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Old 11-04-2014, 11:56 PM   #1
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What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

I happen to be at my dad's earlier today and I dug up my old roof rack from a suburban that I had, I always wondered what it would look like on a blazer. So I did and no I'm at a loss to whether put on the 2wd or my 4wd blazer tell me what you guys think?
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:57 PM   #2
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

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Old 11-04-2014, 11:58 PM   #3
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Old 11-04-2014, 11:59 PM   #4
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Old 11-05-2014, 12:00 AM   #5
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Any input is greatly appreciated thanks again.
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Old 11-05-2014, 12:22 AM   #6
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Looks better on the 4wd...
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Old 11-05-2014, 12:33 AM   #7
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

I think they can look ok on either. I like the roof rack look on a 2wd if it has a bit of a surf-vibe.
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Old 11-05-2014, 12:48 AM   #8
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Man I agree with both you guys! I'm kinda torn here maybe I'll have to find another rack, lol!
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Old 11-05-2014, 01:43 AM   #9
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Of course, if the top is off, nobody is going to see it anyway.
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Old 11-05-2014, 05:04 AM   #10
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

This is a good point. I would go with the 2WD though.
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Old 11-05-2014, 09:57 AM   #11
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Before I scrolled down to your pictures I was thinking it would look better on a 4x4. After looking at the pics a I think it looks better on the 2WD.
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Old 11-05-2014, 10:54 AM   #12
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

I'd sell the roof rack.
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Old 11-05-2014, 01:17 PM   #13
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

2wd, but I would slide it back about 6-8 inchs.
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Old 11-05-2014, 03:50 PM   #15
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

I've thought about This too. But if Have to carry a ladder to get anything off the top of Mine. So I wouldn't be able to use one. Already hit in Most garages and has a hard time going through drive through as is. Lol. 2wd will be more useful and blazers are already top heavy as is.
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Old 11-05-2014, 06:19 PM   #16
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Thanks everyone for the input, I might just put it on the 2wd but scoot it back some. Not gonna sell it, it took me awhile to find one. Lol!
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Old 11-06-2014, 05:52 PM   #17
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

I dunno, I get having a roof rack, but then again you are putting a means of being able to carry things on the roof of a vehicle that's roof sags from the weight of rain.
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Surf boards don't weigh much.
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Old 11-07-2014, 07:25 AM   #19
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

Id put it back in storage.
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Re: What looks better? Roof rack on a 4wd blazer or a 2wd one?

For when? Go surfin dude!
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