Wind Noise From Roof Rack?

Scooter Trash

Dec 10, 2021

I'll start off by saying that I received my wife's new two door Black Diamond. We are both crazy about it. It does make an extreme amount of wind noise from about 45mph and up. I'm thinking it is from the roof rack. Does anybody have experience with roof racks making noise? I've seen fairings made for this purpose but have not found one available for the Bronco yet. Thanks

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Dec 10, 2021

Yep, my Yakimas always did

WT HOSS 4dr 2.7 MIC Lux Tow
7/16/20 Res -- 1/22/21, 10/8/21 Order -- 3/24/22 VIN -- 5/9/22, 5/23/22, 5/16/22, 6/6/22, 6/17/22 Build 7/15/22 Delivered

Jan 06, 2022

I took mine off to check and yes, the noise is coming from the rack. Was easy to remove but then you gotta store it. hoping there will be a defector specifically for the factory rack.

2 door OBX, 2.3, tow package, aux switches, A51, July 13 2020 Reservation date.

Scooter Trash

Jan 07, 2022

I did the same. Problem is, I prefer use of the rack now and then. I agree a purpose built fairing would be awesome.

Jan 07, 2022

My Subaru had it and so does my Rav4, I took the cross bars off when not using and it helps a lot.

2023 OBX 2 door High Package Eruption Green.

2021 OBX 2 door High Package Cyber orange, second day reservation, ordered Jan 20, 2021, blend date of 18 Dec 2021, delivery date of Jan 12th and loving it.

14U

Jan 10, 2022

I’m liking the look without the rack right now and will probably leave it off till spring anyway. So much easier to push snow off the top with it off. Come April I’ll pop it back on time for surf fishing.

2 door OBX, 2.3, tow package, aux switches, A51, July 13 2020 Reservation date.

TK1215

Jan 10, 2022

Question for those of you with roof racks - do they include the 2 covers for the header area above the windshield where it attaches so that you can put them on when you remove the roof rack? I would assume so but wanted to confirm.

Jan 10, 2022

Crash&Burn
Question for those of you with roof racks - do they include the 2 covers for the header area above the windshield where it attaches so that you can put them on when you remove the roof rack? I would assume so but wanted to confirm.

yes

WT HOSS 4dr 2.7 MIC Lux Tow
7/16/20 Res -- 1/22/21, 10/8/21 Order -- 3/24/22 VIN -- 5/9/22, 5/23/22, 5/16/22, 6/6/22, 6/17/22 Build 7/15/22 Delivered

Jan 10, 2022

Crash&Burn
Question for those of you with roof racks - do they include the 2 covers for the header area above the windshield where it attaches so that you can put them on when you remove the roof rack? I would assume so but wanted to confirm.

They should be in the glove box when you get your Bronco.

Crash&Burn

Jan 10, 2022

I don't know if this will fit the Bronco rack but Thule customer service is good at helping out. I got this for a Thule rack and it cut the noise out completely.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-airscreen-xt-l-_-870202

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ssn679doc

Jan 10, 2022

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Scooter Trash
I did the same. Problem is, I prefer use of the rack now and then. I agree a purpose built fairing would be awesome.

Did you find that it comes off pretty easily? I'm planning to use mine, if I ever really get my Bronco, to carry my kayaks and, occasionally a cargo carrier when camping. Is the process easy enough to just throw it on when you need it and take it off afterwards?

Apr 21, 2022

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Crash&Burn
Question for those of you with roof racks - do they include the 2 covers for the header area above the windshield where it attaches so that you can put them on when you remove the roof rack? I would assume so but wanted to confirm.

Yes. They come included.

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