Installation of Whispbar Roof Rack on 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Factory Side Rails
Question:
First question is, are the top rails on the 2011 the same as the 2012 ? Second question relays to the page where the roof rack illustration whispbar roof rack -2012 Grand CherokeeKit is shown with the rubber pads are these pads required or are they for vehicles without rails? Roof rack yakima part # wb-s25 /wb-k624. thanks
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
The 2011 and 2012 models years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee are both within the fourth generation of the vehicle so they should share common roof side rails. The Whispbar Roof Rack you referenced, consisting of parts # WB-S25 and # WB-K624, is a confirmed fit for both 2011 and 2012 model years that have roof side rails with a channel, as shown in the linked photo.
This premium roof rack utilizes the quiet elliptical Whispbar crossbars to minimize wind noise and the rubber pads included with this rack and shown in the linked video will be used for installation on your 2011 Grand Cherokee with side rails. This rack does not fit vehicles with a bare roof.
This Whispbar rack has a 165-lb weight capacity, but you should consult your owners manual or local dealership to confirm your vehicle roof weight capacity before installing a rack and loaded cargo. If your Grand Cherokee has a weight rating different from the roof rack, you must observe the lower of the two ratings.
