Roof rack mounts
02-07-2013, 10:57 PM
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Roof rack mounts
ive been looking around and trying to find the most inexpensive sturdiest way to mount my homemade rack using gutter mounts, pics would be awesome!
02-07-2013, 11:08 PM
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I'm also looking for some inexpensive gutter clamps. I've seen lots of old work vans at the JY with latter racks on top, thinking I could get some from there.
02-07-2013, 11:12 PM
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that's a good idea, I was just there the other day pulling a center console, but how well do you think those would hold up weight wise?
02-08-2013, 09:32 AM
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I have a conifer rack that is pretty heavy duty. I essentially have one piece that hooks under the rail from the inside, and that bolts and clamps to a piece that goes on the outside of the rail. The rack is mounted in between these two pieces. Inexpensive and solid as a rock. Hopefully this gives a a good idea.
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02-08-2013, 02:43 PM
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I attached my home made rack with jcr gutter mounts. Not the cheapest route and as soon as I got them i realized I could have made my own at work in about 15 min but I don't mind supporting good vendors.
02-10-2013, 11:36 AM
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yeah i was thinking about going that route because i dont think i would trust myself to get the right angles or the strength
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For my 48" wide rack the angle ended up being 70.5 to fit in the rails, but please dont make yours to that spec without first measuring 
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