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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 upgraded
i got display rack (can be had for like $10-$20 a sheet online)
they are 1/4" bars in a 2"x2" grid. cut and welded how i wanted. i used a full sheet on the bottom which gave me my dimensions. then i useda second rack to make the sides. I got 1.5"x2" box and welded it length wise along the bottom (3 different box tubing segments) then i took some 2" angle and welded it on for light mounts and bike mounts.
All of that is welded to 2 thule load bars.
Supports over 600 lbs while driving i have had 1000 lbs in with no issues(and then took it down becuase it was to top heavy).
I use it for just about everything
they are 1/4" bars in a 2"x2" grid. cut and welded how i wanted. i used a full sheet on the bottom which gave me my dimensions. then i useda second rack to make the sides. I got 1.5"x2" box and welded it length wise along the bottom (3 different box tubing segments) then i took some 2" angle and welded it on for light mounts and bike mounts.
All of that is welded to 2 thule load bars.
Supports over 600 lbs while driving i have had 1000 lbs in with no issues(and then took it down becuase it was to top heavy).
I use it for just about everything
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: TEXAS
Year: 95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks i was going to build mine out of som spare aluminum that i have laying around to try and keep the weight down ill try and post some pitures when im done thanks for the dimentions
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Year: 1995
Engine: 4.0L
i got display rack (can be had for like $10-$20 a sheet online)
they are 1/4" bars in a 2"x2" grid. cut and welded how i wanted. i used a full sheet on the bottom which gave me my dimensions. then i useda second rack to make the sides. I got 1.5"x2" box and welded it length wise along the bottom (3 different box tubing segments) then i took some 2" angle and welded it on for light mounts and bike mounts.
All of that is welded to 2 thule load bars.
Supports over 600 lbs while driving i have had 1000 lbs in with no issues(and then took it down becuase it was to top heavy).
I use it for just about everything
they are 1/4" bars in a 2"x2" grid. cut and welded how i wanted. i used a full sheet on the bottom which gave me my dimensions. then i useda second rack to make the sides. I got 1.5"x2" box and welded it length wise along the bottom (3 different box tubing segments) then i took some 2" angle and welded it on for light mounts and bike mounts.
All of that is welded to 2 thule load bars.
Supports over 600 lbs while driving i have had 1000 lbs in with no issues(and then took it down becuase it was to top heavy).
I use it for just about everything
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