Buddo95

So after looking through countless threads and write ups I decided to use a very basic design for my roof rack. I like the look of the simple box rack and I decided to go full roof with it. I plan on mounting it the factory rails.



Just a basic layout before I start welding.
More pics are soon to come as I work on it.

Buddo95

Got the bottom and top rail tacked together.

bmikes

Good.progress so far! if ya don't mind me asking, what material are you using and what are the dimensions of it?

Buddo95

Thanks! It's 3/4 in square tubing all the way and it's 72"x49 1/2" and 6 1/2" tall. I'm working on the feet that mount the rack to the factory rails. I should have everything tacked up by tonight.

Buddo95

these are the feet that mount the rack the the factory rails


The bottom rack with the uprights tacked on

top rail tacked on. All that's left is to finish welding and clean the welds and paint.

XJABUSER

Very nice

T-Baggin98

Do you have any pictures of it mounted to the jeep? Looks good by the way.

Gade91

how tall is that rack gonna be?

Buddo95

I don't have it on the jeep yet I'm still grinding down some welds for a nice smooth finish and then I'm painting it flat black and then it should be up on the jeep. It could take a few more days since I work an 8-5 and the next day off is Tuesday, but it should definitely be done by then. From the bottom of the feet to the top of the rail is about 9 3/4 - 10"

f i s h e r

That looks like it turned out quite nice so far. Reminds me of the rack I built on my old xj.

Curtix

Looking good.
Can't wait to see it on XJ.

Buddo95

My awesome welding stand lol



Feet welded on to the rack. I mounted the feet to the rails with the rack sitting on top of it until I had I where I wanted it and them put a towel on my roof and tacked the feet to the rack. Took it down and finished all the welds. I am in the process of grinding them smooth and I have a few welds I need to redo.

Buddo95

Well I finished it. Took me about 3 weeks but it's done.



On the jeep and ready to go. I primed it an painted it flat black to match my trim.




Here are the feet attached to the factory rails.

Buddo95

So I decided to add a bottom to my rack so I could tie things down easier.



I used expanded metal. Bought it in a 4'x8' sheet for $100. Cut it into two 3' pieces and notched out the corners and places for the uprights to fit. I'm screwing it down with self tappers but I ran out tonight so I have to get more tomorrow. I plan to make removable brackets for things like a high lift, axe, fishing poles, or whatever else I can think of.

Curtix

yea man good stuff - make me one.