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Originally Posted by y=mx+b
The main problem with mounting to both the bumper and the roof rack is that the body/roof is floating on the frame and bumper would be solid mounted to the frame. Despite these frames being fully boxed, the frame itself still does flex a decent amount relative to the body. This would lead to a fatigue failure of the roof mounts of the rack fairly shortly.
As far as profile, depends on where you're wheeling. Any extra gizmos on the side are generally gonna be tree snaggers in the midwest and east, but out west you'd be fine
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According to the details on the product page, the upper connection point (at the rack) allows for some flexibility to accommodate some body vs frame movement. Maybe not 1-1/2” but they acknowledge the risk, and since it’s only held by clevis pins it’s easy to remove if the rig does get into some tight or rougher trails.
In terms of end use, my Runner is my daily commuter with some jaunts off-road on local open field trails as well as camping and canoe/kayak trips, this isn’t a hard trail rig by any stretch. Even having Molle panels & accessories inside or out is more than I am trying to do.
