alright this may sound weird or it isnt gonna work but ive made my mind up and im gonna do it. Im gonna make my roof rack out of pvc pipe and its gonna be freaking awesome no lie. Who's excited to see what it will look like??

 

Think it'll hold enough weight???

 

yes i believe so, im super creative and the plans i have in my head it will be really strong

 

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...J8K88gbM-9SjDA

just found this but mine will be way better

 

Hey bro....whatever works. I just don't want you to be disappointed if it breaks after you sunk time effort and money into it

Do me a huge favor.....don't build anything else for the jeep with PVC...dangerous

 

Well obviously PVC is not pound for pound as strong as what a steel rack would be. I'm not dissing the idea because I'm all for creativity.

 

y thank you

 

Why not just a regular rack like everybody else???

 

cheaper

 

i think if you filled it full of a apoxy or like spray foam, it would make it even more rigid. I would use small diameter electrical pvc. Stronger

 

I have 60 dollars into this one with paint. Pretty cheap.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/roofrack-46334/

 

i dont have a welder tho

 

If you plan on actually trying to use pvc, get the electrical conduit pipe. It is schedule 80 and less effected by sun/heat/cold etc. Normal pvc is schedule 40 for standard and schedule 20 for junk.

I am curious to see how it may hold up, so please post pics.

Jeff

 

That could be a problem. Pick up a mig welder with shielding gas.

If you own a jeep you must own a welder.