custom roof rack
03-15-2012, 09:28 PM
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custom roof rack
I was thinking about making a custom roof rack for my xj.I'm planning on just using angle iron, and welding it together. I'm open to all suggestions!
03-16-2012, 01:53 PM
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when i did mine i made the bottom outta angle and then used conduit for the top and up rights. mine was kinda slapped together by some of my friends who i was letting practice welding at my house. not really the prettiest thing but it gets the job done.
03-16-2012, 01:59 PM
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Does any welding work? I was going to flux core it. And did you attach by bolting it to what is already on the the roof?
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flux will work fine. thats what i use off a 220. as for attaching you can use gutter mounts, attach to existing rails or bolt to roof. your choice.
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How about round thin gauge tubing, I think it would be harder to work with but would come out nice.
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Originally Posted by Illuminator
How about round thin gauge tubing, I think it would be harder to work with but would come out nice.
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