Jan 23, 2026
Just a heads up for anyone looking at a Rough Country roof rack for their Bronco. First, if you like removing your hardtop then buy another brand. Second, the hardware the rack comes with is downright unsafe. They use a channel system with cheap t-nuts which you will never know if they are locked in position because they will rotate when you slide the rails on and when you tighten and aluminum Allen bolts that strip under any pressure. I’ve had this thing come apart after half a day of driving. Also, you’ll have to get creative if you want a light bar mounted to the front of the rack. I love how it looks though and price is decent so I swapped out the hardware with M8-1.25 x 16mm Flanged Hex Head Bolts and nuts. The bolts slide into the channels perfectly and won’t come out. I used blue loctite to lock the threads and now its solid and safe. Customer service from RC wasn’t a great experience. They give no issues on returns but seem to care less about feedback. I also bought the RC steps and a 40” light bar from them which I’m happy with those products. Also you can use an Amazon equal pay setup to pay over time with no extra charges. Hope this helps someone
Jakob1972, Laura