my EASY no weld roof rack
12-09-2011, 04:00 PM
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, and what I figured you would say. I just wasnt sure if maybe you had a precise method or just used the time tested beat on it method
12-10-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BTH_BAXTER
Thanks for the info about the 90's. Now all i need is how to attach this to the roof and I am set. Next stop: Home Depot.
12-12-2011, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BTH_BAXTER
Is there anyway I can remove the sliding bars on top that are there now and drill this rack into those holes?
Thanks, Clay
Thanks, Clay
12-12-2011, 08:31 PM
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Right on, thanks for all of the help. I am still waiting on pictures of the mount before I go ahead and build, last thing I want is all my things falling off of my Jeep hahaa
12-12-2011, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BTH_BAXTER
Right on, thanks for all of the help. I am still waiting on pictures of the mount before I go ahead and build, last thing I want is all my things falling off of my Jeep hahaa
12-13-2011, 01:21 PM
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ok sorry i havent been able to get back to u guys about ?s BUT here is how I myself decided to mount this rack.
7/8 washers, weld the washers to:
some flat stock 3/4 in wide and about 4 1/2 inches long
3/4 u bolts with 7/8 nylock nuts
the size of this rack may be a lil small for an XJ, but its perfect for a ZJ.
like i said the beauty of this rack is that it is changable, i can remake parts to change the dimentions.
7/8 washers, weld the washers to:
some flat stock 3/4 in wide and about 4 1/2 inches long
3/4 u bolts with 7/8 nylock nuts
the size of this rack may be a lil small for an XJ, but its perfect for a ZJ.
like i said the beauty of this rack is that it is changable, i can remake parts to change the dimentions.
12-13-2011, 01:23 PM
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lots of drillin and time required but this thing was way easy, I AM lookin into building kits of this style rack, it would include everything u see on the rack, all holes drilled and all hardware. not sure if alot of ppl would be interested. just throwin the idea around...................
for u do it yourselfers all the uprights(vertical parts) were made by: cuttin to lenth i.e how tall u wan ur rack, and cmashin an inch on each end in a bench vice.
this thing is WAY sturdy u guys, not too heavy, and VERY easy to put together.
THANK ALL OF YOU FOR ALL OF THE FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS!!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lots of drillin and time required but this thing was way easy, I AM lookin into building kits of this style rack, it would include everything u see on the rack, all holes drilled and all hardware. not sure if alot of ppl would be interested. just throwin the idea around...................
for u do it yourselfers all the uprights(vertical parts) were made by: cuttin to lenth i.e how tall u wan ur rack, and cmashin an inch on each end in a bench vice.
this thing is WAY sturdy u guys, not too heavy, and VERY easy to put together.
THANK ALL OF YOU FOR ALL OF THE FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS!!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12-13-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 00redxj
more pics
lots of drillin and time required but this thing was way easy, I AM lookin into building kits of this style rack, it would include everything u see on the rack, all holes drilled and all hardware. not sure if alot of ppl would be interested. just throwin the idea around...................
for u do it yourselfers all the uprights(vertical parts) were made by: cuttin to lenth i.e how tall u wan ur rack, and cmashin an inch on each end in a bench vice.
this thing is WAY sturdy u guys, not too heavy, and VERY easy to put together.
THANK ALL OF YOU FOR ALL OF THE FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS!!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lots of drillin and time required but this thing was way easy, I AM lookin into building kits of this style rack, it would include everything u see on the rack, all holes drilled and all hardware. not sure if alot of ppl would be interested. just throwin the idea around...................
for u do it yourselfers all the uprights(vertical parts) were made by: cuttin to lenth i.e how tall u wan ur rack, and cmashin an inch on each end in a bench vice.
this thing is WAY sturdy u guys, not too heavy, and VERY easy to put together.
THANK ALL OF YOU FOR ALL OF THE FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS!!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12-14-2011, 09:53 AM
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ok, so im thinkin im gunna build unasembled kits, all holes drilled, hardwear included, sprayed with a bedliner.
probly 4 diff sizes: xj full roof length rack or half (like mine) and zj full or half.
(the diffrence between zj and xj will be width, xjs will be wider to fit the roof of the rig.)
i just gotta figure out the money ishu. i dont kno how im gunna recive payments or anything, or get ppls orders BUT im workin on it.
i also want to build and sell winch mount bumpers, rear tire carrier bumpers and rock sliders.
Again i just gotta figure out how to handle orders n transactions, give me some time
probly 4 diff sizes: xj full roof length rack or half (like mine) and zj full or half.
(the diffrence between zj and xj will be width, xjs will be wider to fit the roof of the rig.)
i just gotta figure out the money ishu. i dont kno how im gunna recive payments or anything, or get ppls orders BUT im workin on it.
i also want to build and sell winch mount bumpers, rear tire carrier bumpers and rock sliders.
Again i just gotta figure out how to handle orders n transactions, give me some time
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12-14-2011, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 00redxj
ok, so im thinkin im gunna build unasembled kits, all holes drilled, hardwear included, sprayed with a bedliner.
probly 4 diff sizes: xj full roof length rack or half (like mine) and zj full or half.
(the diffrence between zj and xj will be width, xjs will be wider to fit the roof of the rig.)
i just gotta figure out the money ishu. i dont kno how im gunna recive payments or anything, or get ppls orders BUT im workin on it.
i also want to build and sell winch mount bumpers, rear tire carrier bumpers and rock sliders.
Again i just gotta figure out how to handle orders n transactions, give me some time
probly 4 diff sizes: xj full roof length rack or half (like mine) and zj full or half.
(the diffrence between zj and xj will be width, xjs will be wider to fit the roof of the rig.)
i just gotta figure out the money ishu. i dont kno how im gunna recive payments or anything, or get ppls orders BUT im workin on it.
i also want to build and sell winch mount bumpers, rear tire carrier bumpers and rock sliders.
Again i just gotta figure out how to handle orders n transactions, give me some time