Beginning Fabrication. Roof Rack with tool box
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From: South Bend, IN
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6 stroker
on every rack ive make ive used 2" C channel drilled in the center and bolted to the stock mounting locations and welded the rack to that
and i say go for the tool box if u like, i can be standing in my rack in 3 steps, it would be a good location for less used items and would be different
and i say go for the tool box if u like, i can be standing in my rack in 3 steps, it would be a good location for less used items and would be different
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From: Lexington, Ky
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Update!
So after a fashion I finally have the rest of the metal I need to finish the roof rack tool box combo. The plan is to have everything except paint done by tomorrow night.
While I was waiting on my roof rack metal I made some serious progress on the bupmper, and it is now 100% complete with paint and mounted.
I will post more pics as they come
While I was waiting on my roof rack metal I made some serious progress on the bupmper, and it is now 100% complete with paint and mounted.
I will post more pics as they come
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From: Lexington, Ky
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I would love to but unfortunately I am moving this Monday and I dont know when I will have the time or access to all the tools again anytime soon. I'm glad to head you like it though!
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From: Lexington, Ky
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
OK so back to the roof rack finally...
I got all the sheet metal for the tool box tacked into place so there is finally a definite shape, with the lid.
I got all the sheet metal for the tool box tacked into place so there is finally a definite shape, with the lid.
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From: barnesville pa 18214
Year: 1996 1996 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 5.2L
Here's the progress I've made so far on the bumper. All I have left now is mounting and paint.
Attachment 133305
In the future I am considering adding a winch. If no winch i would like to try something different and put aluminim diamond plating in all the openings and keep her all shiny looking.
My debate is I have to decide now before I mount the bumper so I can take into account the extra reinforement needed for a winch.
Attachment 133305
In the future I am considering adding a winch. If no winch i would like to try something different and put aluminim diamond plating in all the openings and keep her all shiny looking.
My debate is I have to decide now before I mount the bumper so I can take into account the extra reinforement needed for a winch.
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From: Lexington, Ky
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Finished!
The roof rack is now completely painted and finished! (for Now)
Here is the finished product...
I hope people enjoy this as much as I did working on it. Next up is possibly making a ladder for easier access, but for the time being the rear bumper/tires work just fine. I'm young enough to handle it.
@gobbs stopper, yours was one of my inspirations for doing my roof rack. I spent roughly a month or so looking at others peoples designs to see what I liked and didn't like.
Here is the finished product...
I hope people enjoy this as much as I did working on it. Next up is possibly making a ladder for easier access, but for the time being the rear bumper/tires work just fine. I'm young enough to handle it.
@gobbs stopper, yours was one of my inspirations for doing my roof rack. I spent roughly a month or so looking at others peoples designs to see what I liked and didn't like.
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From: Cloquet, MN
Year: 2000 Ltd.
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
That's going to be a lot of weight once you load it on two very small points on the rain gutters. You may want to consider adding a second set on the rear.
