EMT roof rack for the EVILXJ
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From: Eh infusion
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: The legendary inline 6, haven't done anything here yet
Originally Posted by jmaxj
thats the main reason why i don't see why everyone is building a rack out of this stuff.
everyone says its cheap but so far i've built many rack out of 1" or 1.25" .60 HREW and its the same cost and stronger yet less dangerous
but the rack does look good BTW
everyone says its cheap but so far i've built many rack out of 1" or 1.25" .60 HREW and its the same cost and stronger yet less dangerous

but the rack does look good BTW
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From: South Bend, IN
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6 stroker
All wrapped up and bolted down. Just need to wire the lights to the jeep but that will be a Monday project. Have to lift the wifes xj this weekend as promised
Final install pics in a little while
Final install pics in a little while
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From: Eh infusion
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Originally Posted by EVILXJ
All wrapped up and bolted down. Just need to wire the lights to the jeep but that will be a Monday project. Have to lift the wifes xj this weekend as promised
Final install pics in a little while
Final install pics in a little while
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From: South Bend, IN
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by CherokeeChick
Let me know where you're running the wiring I've been thinking about it would like to try and avoid drilling throug my roof
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From: Eh infusion
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Yeah I was gonna run it through the emt as well after all that's what it's made for! How did you run it into the cab? I was thinking about drilling through one of the bolt holes for the stock rack or in the middle some where so it's less.
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From: South Bend, IN
Year: 1995
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I drilled a hole right next to the stock wiring harness at the roof line inside the hatch. Used a grommet and some wire loom. The stock bolt holes go right into the cab. U don't have to drill them.
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From: Eh infusion
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Really? That's dumb but cool lol when I removed the factory rack I put those bolts back in to keep out the water
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From: Pennsylvania
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I made mine out of the EMT, wish i would have used something differant, but got the monet inveted already. Yeah, i welded it without a respirator and just the garage door opened... luckily I didn;t get sick... After I read about the sickness, I drank milk everytime I welded. I love the look of your rack. If I would have known I was making a rack, I wouldn't have nought the Carr lightbar, then I could have used six, but 5 works. lol. Nice build.
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From: Forest Hill, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
What are the dimensions of this rack? I'm designing my own rack now, and trying to get it sized up, and I like the size of this. I'm going to have my friend CAD it up once i get done drawing it with dimensions and such.
I just need to know the length of the bottom, width, and the height of the front and back
I just need to know the length of the bottom, width, and the height of the front and back


