Roof Rack Build....
I decided to build a roof rack for my newly acquired Cherokee. I have NO prior experience welding or fabricating, and actually just received my first welder 2 months ago a Hobart 140. I started practicing welding about 2 weeks ago so my welding skills are limited!
Here are my plans... 1" 16ga square tubing 50"x74" dimensions Custom brackets from local shop I picked up the square tubing for $14 per 20 foot piece. So a total of 4 sticks for $56! I paid $60 for a set of 6 brackets and it came with 20 light tabs for that price. So a total of $116 for all the parts needed for my rack. Once again I am VERY NEW to welding so be kind!! |
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looks good
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Nice job on your roof rack :thumbsup: but I couldn't help notice your wheel carrier. Did you make that too? Can you provide some close ups of it?
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The rear tire carrier is a Valley industries unit that I altered to accept a larger tire. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...5bbfeb99e.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...971467c59.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a7b979074.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...883480674.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...8efee0e0f.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...7c63d6aa3.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a4200fb07.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...4907fb0e7.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...3c1ca9a07.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...6bb8c6733.jpeg |
Nice job on the wheel carrier (& wheel caps) too :thumbsup:. I never would have thought of mounting it to the body like you did but it makes good sense.
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Can I ask where you picked up the rain gutter tabs? Looking at making my own rack and that is one of the last parts I am missing.
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Originally Posted by Pelagius
(Post 3470541)
Can I ask where you picked up the rain gutter tabs? Looking at making my own rack and that is one of the last parts I am missing.
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what's that cup say? is it "with great tofu, comes great responsibility"? lol. i love it.
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Originally Posted by mykdee
(Post 3470474)
[left]The rear tire carrier is a Valley industries unit that I altered to accept a larger tire.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...5bbfeb99e.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...971467c59.jpeg It looks like your hinge/pivot bracket is made from 1/8" plate steel and that you welded a tube or pipe of about 1" O.D. to it outside of the body for reinforcement. Basic question ... is your bracket 1/8" plate and did you have to create a wider gap between your taillight and tailgate to get the bracket between them? The gap on my XJ seems to be way too tight. You obviously made it work! :bow: |
Roof Rack mounts
Where'd you get your roof rack mounts with the JEEP XJ cut out of them? My brother-in-law makes some just like those. They are amazing.
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Looks great! |
Originally Posted by bugman7
(Post 3470943)
Where'd you get your roof rack mounts with the JEEP XJ cut out of them? My brother-in-law makes some just like those. They are amazing.
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