Big Country 4x4 Roof Rack - One Month In

[AFdude412]

Big Country 4x4 Roof Rack – One Month In

So I’ve had the Big Country 4x4 full-length rack on my Grenadier for about a month now, and after a few trips with it loaded up, I feel like I can give more than just “first impressions.”

Design & Build Quality
The biggest standout is the fully welded, one-piece construction. Unlike many bolt-together racks, there are no joints to loosen, squeak, or flex over time. It feels like a solid extension of the truck — no rattles, no vibrations, and the rigidity gives me a lot of confidence when carrying heavy loads or traveling over rough terrain. Even on the highway, it’s impressively quiet for such a large platform.

Platform & Utility
The flat platform design is strong and extremely usable. Over the past month I’ve loaded it with a Roam storage box, Rotopax fuel/water, an Oztent RV3, Maxtrax, and other gear without issue. The accessory channels make it simple to reconfigure depending on the trip, and the platform gives me more usable real estate than racks I’ve used in the past. It’s obvious this rack was designed for overlanding, not just aesthetics.

Fitment on the Grenadier
Fitment was spot-on. It sits flush and looks like it belongs on the truck rather than an afterthought. The proportions are just right — full coverage without being oversized.

Buying Experience
I also want to call out the buying process. Theo at Rugged Bound Supply Co and Marty at Off-Road Gear Guys were both excellent to work with. They were knowledgeable, quick to respond to questions, and made sure everything arrived smoothly. Having that kind of support really adds to the confidence in a purchase like this.

Final Thoughts After a Month
After living with it for a month, I can say the Big Country 4x4 rack strikes the right balance between strength, modularity, and clean design. If you’re comparing racks for the Grenadier, especially bolt-together options, the fully welded design of the Big Country is worth serious consideration. I’d absolutely buy it again.

 

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Big Country 4x4 Roof Rack – One Month In

So I’ve had the Big Country 4x4 full-length rack on my Grenadier for about a month now, and after a few trips with it loaded up, I feel like I can give more than just “first impressions.”

Design & Build Quality
The biggest standout is the fully welded, one-piece construction. Unlike many bolt-together racks, there are no joints to loosen, squeak, or flex over time. It feels like a solid extension of the truck — no rattles, no vibrations, and the rigidity gives me a lot of confidence when carrying heavy loads or traveling over rough terrain. Even on the highway, it’s impressively quiet for such a large platform.

Platform & Utility
The flat platform design is strong and extremely usable. Over the past month I’ve loaded it with a Roam storage box, Rotopax fuel/water, an Oztent RV3, Maxtrax, and other gear without issue. The accessory channels make it simple to reconfigure depending on the trip, and the platform gives me more usable real estate than racks I’ve used in the past. It’s obvious this rack was designed for overlanding, not just aesthetics.

Fitment on the Grenadier
Fitment was spot-on. It sits flush and looks like it belongs on the truck rather than an afterthought. The proportions are just right — full coverage without being oversized.

Buying Experience
I also want to call out the buying process. Theo at Rugged Bound Supply Co and Marty at Off-Road Gear Guys were both excellent to work with. They were knowledgeable, quick to respond to questions, and made sure everything arrived smoothly. Having that kind of support really adds to the confidence in a purchase like this.

Final Thoughts After a Month
After living with it for a month, I can say the Big Country 4x4 rack strikes the right balance between strength, modularity, and clean design. If you’re comparing racks for the Grenadier, especially bolt-together options, the fully welded design of the Big Country is worth serious consideration. I’d absolutely buy it again.

Nice looking Grenadier . What size tyres and do you have a suspension lift

 

[AFdude412]

Nice looking Grenadier . What size tyres and do you have a suspension lift

Thank you!

The tires are Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT @ 315/70/17 on Agile off-road Overlander XT wheels. Suspension is Eibach 2.5" with 500lb HD rear springs and 1" spacer from Metal Cloak. (I have drawers, fridge, and LRA tank) with King 2.5 Shocks.

 

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Thank you!

The tires are Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT @ 315/70/17 on Agile off-road Overlander XT wheels. Suspension is Eibach 2.5" with 500lb HD rear springs and 1" spacer from Metal Cloak. (I have drawers, fridge, and LRA tank) with King 2.5 Shocks.

Very nice! . I have the LRA tank but have stuck with Ineos OEM springs albeit the heavier duty ones. No lift.

 

[AFdude412]

Very nice! . I have the LRA tank but have stuck with Ineos OEM springs albeit the heavier duty ones. No lift.

That LRA tank is a game changer, isn't it? I love it!

 

[HereinDaRockies]

I thought racks that clamp onto the roof gutter has exposed the gutter for lack of strength? I recall seeing other racks bending the gutter

 

[AFdude412]

I thought racks that clamp onto the roof gutter has exposed the gutter for lack of strength? I recall seeing other racks bending the gutter

Interesting. They advertise a dynamic 720lb load rating and the instructions were very specific on foot pad location. Perhaps there's some different engineering with foot pad width and placement? I don't know, not the engineer.

I imagine those involved may have had heavier loads that I plan on carrying. No RTT for me.

 

[Tom109]

I thought racks that clamp onto the roof gutter has exposed the gutter for lack of strength? I recall seeing other racks bending the gutter

Interesting. They advertise a dynamic 720lb load rating and the instructions were very specific on foot pad location. Perhaps there's some different engineering with foot pad width and placement? I don't know, not the engineer.

I imagine those involved may have had heavier loads that I plan on carrying. No RTT for me.

Attachment point should be between the lashing bar cutouts (rear, center, front). A flat foot pad in the gutter is best (compared to a thin blade clamping at the outer edge).