Jeep Cherokee Forum
Assembly will be on top of stock rack crossovers
Assembly will be on top of stock rack crossovers
0 2012/05/08 18:31:06
Is this layout starting to look familiar
Is this layout starting to look familiar
0 2012/05/08 18:31:06
These will assemble at corners
These will assemble at corners
0 2012/05/08 18:31:06
Round to Angle end transitions
Round to Angle end transitions
0 2012/05/08 18:31:06
Drill base bars together for holes lineup
Drill base bars together for holes lineup
0 2012/05/08 18:31:06
Secure your work and back grind your bit webb to relieve chips
Secure your work and back grind your bit webb to relieve chips
0 2012/05/08 18:35:06
Bolt one end prior to moving on to next holes
Bolt one end prior to moving on to next holes
0 2012/05/08 18:35:06
Build the Peep somethin nice for long and loyal service
Build the Peep somethin nice for long and loyal service
0 2012/05/08 18:35:06
Laying out the stock roof crossovers
Laying out the stock roof crossovers
0 2012/05/14 17:26:30
Marking the front and rear crossovers to accept the rack base bars and side tubes.
Marking the front and rear crossovers to accept the rack base bars and side tubes.
0 2012/05/14 17:26:30
1st fit up
1st fit up
0 2012/05/14 17:26:30
Rear still open, bracing to come.
Rear still open, bracing to come.
0 2012/05/14 17:26:30
Outdoors 1st mounting
Outdoors 1st mounting
0 2012/05/14 17:30:54
1st mounting, bracing to come.
1st mounting, bracing to come.
0 2012/05/14 17:30:54
Some rear bracing added and more fasteners, stainless.
Some rear bracing added and more fasteners, stainless.
0 2012/05/14 17:30:54
Side view, more bracing to come.
Side view, more bracing to come.
0 2012/05/14 17:30:54
wider side view, base bar fasteners have cleaned up much of the vibrations.
wider side view, base bar fasteners have cleaned up much of the vibrations.
0 2012/05/14 17:30:54
Rear bracing in place.
Rear bracing in place.
0 2012/05/14 17:38:51
Grab on, this rack is solid, but I'll finish the bracing plan. Will be a quick release cross bar for the back to easy load on/off.
Grab on, this rack is solid, but I'll finish the bracing plan. Will be a quick release cross bar for the back to easy load on/off.
0 2012/05/14 17:38:51
Stock roof rails, I've changed many of the thru roof grommeted fasterners out replacing with steel expansion anchors. Still considering some gutter clamps, safe than sorry!
Stock roof rails, I've changed many of the thru roof grommeted fasterners out replacing with steel expansion anchors. Still considering some gutter clamps, safe than sorry!
0 2012/05/14 17:38:51
Gave some twist to front brace/limb lifter brackets.
Gave some twist to front brace/limb lifter brackets.
0 2012/05/18 20:28:48
The twist adds rigidity and a kick at the top provide some light pod clearance.
The twist adds rigidity and a kick at the top provide some light pod clearance.
0 2012/05/18 20:28:48
Rack and fasterners of 304 Stainless
Rack and fasterners of 304 Stainless
0 2012/05/18 20:28:48
I sneak my dual 12ga feed wires thru the door weatherstrip and ground heavy 10ga (both sides) to the B pillar.IMG 2473
I sneak my dual 12ga feed wires thru the door weatherstrip and ground heavy 10ga (both sides) to the B pillar.IMG 2473
0 2012/05/18 20:28:48
Tube brace midway back, this rack is solid.
Tube brace midway back, this rack is solid.
0 2012/05/18 20:28:48
View from the tail end. Easy access to loads from the back. Will add a quick release cross bar. Fresh light rack is next in plan.
View from the tail end. Easy access to loads from the back. Will add a quick release cross bar. Fresh light rack is next in plan.
0 2012/05/18 20:33:53