Home made roof rack in the works.

flaymon1 · 08-30-2008, 11:57 PM

I've started building my roof rack here are some pic...

1dayiwill · 08-31-2008, 12:03 AM

tight. what are you gonna put in it. what is it made out of. how heavy is it.

flaymon1 · 08-31-2008, 12:12 AM

Its made of 3/4 sguare stock and 1/2 round stock I'd guess it ways about
20-30pounds...

Muddeprived · 08-31-2008, 07:21 AM

Dude you have great fabrication skills.

flaymon1 · 08-31-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Muddeprived

Dude you have great fabrication skills.

Thanks bro!

Alexia · 08-31-2008, 07:55 AM

You have great fabrication skills. Make some bumpers next with built in recovery points!

flaymon1 · 08-31-2008, 07:59 AM

just ignore the shackle lets not open a can of worms been there got the t-shirt this thread is for the rack....thank for the comments thow I'm considering that idea.....any ideas on how to attach it to a xj without a stock roof rack.....

Alexia · 08-31-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flaymon1

just ignore the shackle lets not open a can of worms been there got the t-shirt this thread is for the rack....thank for the comments thow I'm considering that idea.....any ideas on how to attach it to a xj without a stock roof rack.....

Sorry!

You can bolt directly to the stock roof rack, but it is not rated for very much weight. Just the roof rack you fabricated would probably take up half the maximum weight alone. The other methods are to use clips that mount into the water run off channels or bolt directly to the door pillars. Bolting to the door pillars will provide the best support, but may look bad if not executed properly.

flaymon1 · 08-31-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexia

Sorry!

You can bolt directly to the stock roof rack, but it is not rated for very much weight. Just the roof rack you fabricated would probably take up half the maximum weight alone. The other methods are to use clips that mount into the water run off channels or bolt directly to the door pillars. Bolting to the door pillars will provide the best support, but may look bad if not executed properly.

Is this kinda what you were talking about?

**xjfever** · 08-31-2008, 11:23 AM

That's the way I'd do it. the gutter mounts are alot stronger than mounting to a factory roof rack anyway.

wil badger · 08-31-2008, 11:37 AM

Honestly I would lower it down some and mount it onto some bars instead. With the mounts being so high you are creating a possible buckle point on your bends. If you just plan on using the rack for light weight stuff then what you have should be fine. But if you plan on putting your spare up there or something I wouldn't trust those mounts. You could possible make some gussets to go from the bottom of the mounting plates to the bottom of the rack.

How do you plan on finishing those mounts? You plan on making the small curved plate that grabs the gutter move in an up and down plan to grasp the gutter right?

This is a pic from a Warrior rack I had.If you see there is one bolt that moves the clasp up and down.Then there are two other bolts that are in slots. When you get it clamped down on the rail you tighten the smaller bolts to keep it in place.

flaymon1 · 08-31-2008, 01:48 PM

well that's as fare as I'm getting today maybe I'll try to put the mounts on it tomorrow.
The rack is 4" tall and 4'x5' and weights 40 pounds exactly

broncofire75 · 08-31-2008, 02:59 PM

Dude get some pics of that totally awesome Spaer cover. That things sick!!

Looking good man. Now lift it, wheel it, lift it more, and wheel it more, then repeat....ha

flaymon1 · 08-31-2008, 03:12 PM

here it is....

Alexia · 08-31-2008, 05:53 PM

Yes, that is what I meant.

08-31-2008, 07:21 AM	#4
Muddeprived Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Beaver Falls, PA Posts: 4,652 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Dude you have great fabrication skills. __________________ 2001 XJ Sport 4.5" RC LA Custom snorkel Detours/winch Flux Capacitor Heat Machine

08-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#11
wil badger Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,827 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Honestly I would lower it down some and mount it onto some bars instead. With the mounts being so high you are creating a possible buckle point on your bends. If you just plan on using the rack for light weight stuff then what you have should be fine. But if you plan on putting your spare up there or something I wouldn't trust those mounts. You could possible make some gussets to go from the bottom of the mounting plates to the bottom of the rack. How do you plan on finishing those mounts? You plan on making the small curved plate that grabs the gutter move in an up and down plan to grasp the gutter right? This is a pic from a Warrior rack I had.If you see there is one bolt that moves the clasp up and down.Then there are two other bolts that are in slots. When you get it clamped down on the rail you tighten the smaller bolts to keep it in place. __________________ One Built XJ