Homemade Roof Rack? - Page 4

DEVILSTOY · 11-01-2009, 01:47 PM

i feel a little safer with gutter clamps , plus i beleive at least in my head lol the rack should sit a little lower to the roof ,

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Originally Posted by WAD357

I just used some u bolts and bolted it to the stock racks.. It doesnt rattle or make any noises as long as its clamped tight and it can support me in it (200lbs)

NewXJaddict · 11-01-2009, 02:45 PM

I am looking to make something similar myself. I want to some how connect it to the stock rails. The only thing is I don't need the whole basket type shape just some side rails that I can run a ratchet strap through to secure my kayak to the top with. Not quite sure how to go about it while making it nice and strong but inexpensive.

warthog · 11-02-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WAD357

I just used some u bolts and bolted it to the stock racks.. It doesnt rattle or make any noises as long as its clamped tight and it can support me in it (200lbs)

X2 Thats what i did. Pics are in my albums

vallen · 11-09-2009, 02:46 PM

Very cool racks from you guys. I'm digging the EMT racks, but from what I know- galvanized conduit has some nasty stuff in it. Are you guys wearing a respirator?

taythegibs · 11-09-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NewXJaddict

I am looking to make something similar myself. I want to some how connect it to the stock rails. The only thing is I don't need the whole basket type shape just some side rails that I can run a ratchet strap through to secure my kayak to the top with. Not quite sure how to go about it while making it nice and strong but inexpensive.

i have a buddy with a stock jeep zj, he has the stock roof rails and all he has done to carry 2 kayaks is strap them down and he got some foam things from Gander Mtn (outdoor store) he has driven i dont know how many miles with this setup and he trusts it to put his 1 year old NICE kayak on that he saved up for years to get so i guess its a good way. hth

NewXJaddict · 11-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Yeah I have a set of those foam block things too. Came with the tie down kit i bought. I almost never used them because they just got in the way lol.

sgtskid · 11-12-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vallen

Very cool racks from you guys. I'm digging the EMT racks, but from what I know- galvanized conduit has some nasty stuff in it. Are you guys wearing a respirator?

Yea galvanizing is not a fun thing to breathe......just make sure you grind the area really well before welding.

sgtskid · 11-12-2009, 12:31 PM

Here is a pic of the one I just finished for my Jeep. I have about 50 bucks in it give or take a little bit. It is made out of 3/4 emt electrical conduit. Only issue is the paint doesn't like to stick very well. Additions to come will be a bike rack, fog lights, and expanded metal floor.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs051...._4029495_n.jpg

DJKnightmare · 11-12-2009, 05:20 PM

NICE!

NewXJaddict · 11-12-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WAD357

I made one from conduit 3/4" from lowes very cheap i think $4 for 10ft Used around 50 ft. I didnt have a bender so I just bought 8 90* bend pieces which brought my total to around $40

Wow! that looks great!

Ceejus · 11-12-2009, 08:32 PM

there was a guy on jeepforum that made one for his XJ out of wood. there were a lot of peopl ebusting his balls about it on there. however, i was not one of them. i thought it looked good. it was as long and wide as the roof. was maybe 6" tall, and held a crap load of gear! he somehow had it mounted to the stock siderails that run front to back, not the load bars that go side to side.

junkyarddog · 11-12-2009, 08:57 PM

how would you mount it if you don't have stock roof racks?

NewXJaddict · 11-12-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyarddog

how would you mount it if you don't have stock roof racks?

Duct Tape

taythegibs · 11-12-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyarddog

how would you mount it if you don't have stock roof racks?

you can buy things that mount in the gutter that runs along the top on the sides.

sgtskid · 11-14-2009, 05:53 PM

i will try and get a few close up pics of how i mounted mine but i used the factory running rails and drilled holes and then used hooked eye bolts to mount it with.

11-09-2009, 04:31 PM	#51
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11-12-2009, 12:31 PM	#53
sgtskid Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 236 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 inline 6 (o yea!) Transmission: automatic Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: chrysler 8.25 Tires: bfg at 31x10.50 Lift Specifications: rusty's 3 inch Misc Accessories: throttle body spacer, k&n, jet chip, flowmaster exhaust, custom rear bumper, custom roof rack	Here is a pic of the one I just finished for my Jeep. I have about 50 bucks in it give or take a little bit. It is made out of 3/4 emt electrical conduit. Only issue is the paint doesn't like to stick very well. Additions to come will be a bike rack, fog lights, and expanded metal floor. http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs051...._4029495_n.jpg Last edited by sgtskid; 11-12-2009 at 12:34 PM..

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11-01-2009, 02:45 PM	#47
NewXJaddict The Working Hermit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 4,152 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: The crappy one 10/5 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Lift Specifications: stock	I am looking to make something similar myself. I want to some how connect it to the stock rails. The only thing is I don't need the whole basket type shape just some side rails that I can run a ratchet strap through to secure my kayak to the top with. Not quite sure how to go about it while making it nice and strong but inexpensive.

11-09-2009, 02:46 PM	#49
vallen Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 My Photos 1993 Grand Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5L Transmission: Auto	Very cool racks from you guys. I'm digging the EMT racks, but from what I know- galvanized conduit has some nasty stuff in it. Are you guys wearing a respirator?

11-12-2009, 05:20 PM	#54
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11-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#56
Ceejus Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 31x10.50 BFG A/T KO Lift Specifications: 3.5 RE Sf	there was a guy on jeepforum that made one for his XJ out of wood. there were a lot of peopl ebusting his balls about it on there. however, i was not one of them. i thought it looked good. it was as long and wide as the roof. was maybe 6" tall, and held a crap load of gear! he somehow had it mounted to the stock siderails that run front to back, not the load bars that go side to side.

11-12-2009, 08:57 PM	#57
junkyarddog Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 27 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: 5 speed stick Tires: 31 inch Lift Specifications: 3 inch lift Misc Accessories: air intake( freebie) yellow top optima batt.cd player, stright pipe exhaust	how would you mount it if you don't have stock roof racks?

11-14-2009, 05:53 PM	#60
sgtskid Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 236 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 inline 6 (o yea!) Transmission: automatic Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: chrysler 8.25 Tires: bfg at 31x10.50 Lift Specifications: rusty's 3 inch Misc Accessories: throttle body spacer, k&n, jet chip, flowmaster exhaust, custom rear bumper, custom roof rack	i will try and get a few close up pics of how i mounted mine but i used the factory running rails and drilled holes and then used hooked eye bolts to mount it with.

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