Home-brew roof rack
12-22-2008, 11:33 AM
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- Front seats
- U-bolts on axle
- Brake calipers
- Spark Plug #6.
12-22-2008, 02:16 PM
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What schedule is htat pipe? I made a collapsable flag poll that I made out of 1" schedule 80 that I lash to the back of my motorcycle when I go on PGR missions. It is great because I've ridden with it up to 80 mph and never once did I feel it was compromised (in gusty winds too. Of course the flag turns into a rudder at that speed with gusts so there are other issues to contend with). That being said though, if you built it right and affixed it to your XJ well, I see no reason that it wouldn't function quite well.
Well done. Now that is some budget engineering!
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Well done. Now that is some budget engineering!
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12-22-2008, 02:19 PM
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12-22-2008, 02:24 PM
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What are you finding at $75? I couldn't find any aftermarket racks for less than $250 near me...then again I'm in Los Angeles and everything's high priced 
I like the flat black because I don't want to pose with it, but just to make it aesthetically pleasing. Which I feel it is now. Thanks!
I like the flat black because I don't want to pose with it, but just to make it aesthetically pleasing. Which I feel it is now. Thanks!
12-22-2008, 02:25 PM
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What are you finding at $75? I couldn't find any aftermarket racks for less than $250 near me...then again I'm in Los Angeles and everything's high priced
I like the flat black because I don't want to pose with it, but just to make it aesthetically pleasing. Which I feel it is now. Thanks!
I like the flat black because I don't want to pose with it, but just to make it aesthetically pleasing. Which I feel it is now. Thanks!
12-22-2008, 02:44 PM
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lucky bum. I'd have done that route if it was an aftermarket rack in CA near me. Too bad most people don't wheel in LA lol
12-22-2008, 02:45 PM
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12-22-2008, 02:47 PM
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nice, just make sure you attach it to your roof to test it and make sure it fits before you fork over the dough. nice find.
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