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Old 01-08-2014, 06:03 PM
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Does anyone know of any good quality roof racks that are pretty cheap? I would love to make my own, but I'm not sure if I have the time and tools.
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Look up emt roof racks, costs around $100, uses self tapper screws, is light weight, and is sturdy
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I know what they are only problem is I live in a rural town and don't want to buy a conduit bender so unless there is some other way i don't think i can go that route. Anyone use surfco, thule, warrior, or nates? Also if there are any others i would love to see them.
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I know what they are only problem is I live in a rural town and don't want to buy a conduit bender so unless there is some other way i don't think i can go that route.
You buy the emt with pre-bent corners on it and sleeves to tighten it all together. That's my plan this summer
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Originally Posted by Aaron99WhiteXJ
I know what they are only problem is I live in a rural town and don't want to buy a conduit bender so unless there is some other way i don't think i can go that route. Anyone use surfco, thule, warrior, or nates? Also if there are any others i would love to see them.
There is also B. Lee, Ares Fabrication, JCR, and the not so cheap Gobi.
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you can try to find a yakima one, there's two types the loadwarrior which is smaller and the megawarrior. I have a loadwarrior that was bought used for Christmas. I don't know how much was paid for it, but I couldn't see them spending more than 150
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You buy the emt with pre-bent corners on it and sleeves to tighten it all together. That's my plan this summer
Didn't even think about that you are a genius thanks. I will probably go that route then.
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Some of the rack are getting close to 1000 once you're said and done with it. CHecking out the DIY version too

there is also 90* elbows available in EMT with set screws already in them. Benders are cheap and the prebent stuff is available too.
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