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jeepxjtrails 12-26-2010 10:53 AM

Was at lowes checking prices and got this idea of using pvc tubing doubled up for a smooth finish and priced it around 20-30 bucks. ..

Now the only reason i thought of this is the fact s**t happens an i have seen friends roll there trucks/jeeps/and suv's and the rack would be toast (this means another 600 bucks to replace ) and well i like my money and my rig so cheaper to build and easy to replace ..
I am wanting opinions on this so let the sarcasam begin lol

Destination XJ 12-26-2010 11:08 AM

What are you gonna carry up there cotton?

Go look up RAGE racks. 89-120 for nice steel ones.

Irongrave 12-26-2010 11:13 AM

PVC wont take a lot of weight or any sort of an impact on the trails.

jonjon99xj 12-26-2010 11:57 AM

i made my first rack out of pvc, alot of ppl said it wouldnt work, hell this this was nice, had my four lights up front and two on the sides, and the total cost was about 60 bucks

jeepxjtrails 12-26-2010 08:37 PM

jonjon would ya have a pic you could show me if not no biggie but i was planning to use it for camp gear and such nothing major or heavy but lights too about it

jonjon99xj 12-26-2010 08:40 PM

yea let me look, i actually still have it in the garage if u want more pics

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...0603101944.jpg

Destination XJ 12-26-2010 08:40 PM

Save yourself the headache and get this.

http://www.discountramps.com/car-roof-rack.htm

jonjon99xj 12-26-2010 10:25 PM


Originally Posted by Destination XJ (Post 784490)
Save yourself the headache and get this.

http://www.discountramps.com/car-roof-rack.htm

gah i hate those racks

Destination XJ 12-26-2010 10:28 PM

Might hate them but they will hold up better then pvc especially in the cold.

jeepxjtrails 12-26-2010 11:10 PM

i think it would be more fun to build it then and if i am satisfied i can always use it to fab a metal one from scratch besides aren't jeeps xj's built not bought lol

Destination XJ 12-26-2010 11:14 PM

lmao

Yeah so you better build your own rims and tires or you are just another poser. LMAO :D


I get it tho, I was just sayin.

jeepxjtrails 12-29-2010 08:17 AM

Lol i know what ya all are saying just the fact they are exspensive and all besides that really think would hold alot better then most would think as for now i have the stuff and wil make one to see what it'll do and for testing it think my 5 and 10 yr old could give it a good shake down to find any weak spots lol ill post pics as well

Destination XJ 12-29-2010 09:24 AM

HAHA Well either way get some pics and post it up! :) (also you dont have to worry about the cold like I do so that shouldn't be a factor. :D )

jeepxjtrails 12-29-2010 02:15 PM

Ill be sure to post pics and i appreciate the honesty from all who have posted

Tural 12-29-2010 04:27 PM


Originally Posted by Destination XJ (Post 784627)
lmao

Yeah so you better build your own rims and tires or you are just another poser. LMAO :D


I get it tho, I was just sayin.

hahaha! lmfao! you're a trip maan :lol:


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