Bubbley11 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ive been looking round on other sites about fabing your own, and got really interested. So I decided to come up with a version I would like. It would be something like the one I made a draft of, maybe different. But i think it looks really awesome. I'll try to photoshop it on my ride, but idk if it'll work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBumBrian Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I haven't looked but I will not drill into my roof to install ski racks. I often am the "designated driver" with up to 4-5 patrolmen in my rig. There is not enough room inside for skis, gear, etc. I want a nice clamp on rack. Anybody got a good ones or ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) This guy mounted it on his cross bars on top. I plan to drill and put a t-bolt in my cross bars to mount it to the car. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/build-your-own-roof-rack-70-a-1290752/ And now that I look at it, I have way to much metal for it. But that is why its a rough draft. Edited September 22, 2013 by Bubbley11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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92Path_68CJ Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 That would look cool mounted to a Thule rack. Thule used to sell mounting brackets that let you attach ski rack cross bars on the Pathy roof rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzZo Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 This guy mounted it on his cross bars on top. I plan to drill and put a t-bolt in my cross bars to mount it to the car. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/build-your-own-roof-rack-70-a-1290752/ And now that I look at it, I have way to much metal for it. But that is why its a rough draft. Oh heck yes that guy had the right idea impressive for a jeep owner.I like your rough draft good luck with it.jack in IOWA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Edited. I also found a place by me that sells steel and aluminum tubes. I think i'll go with aluminum but I still have to think. Edited September 23, 2013 by Bubbley11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If you build that out of steel. Its going to weigh close to 200lbs. Aluminum maybe 60lbs. Just depends on material thickness you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 This guy mounted it on his cross bars on top. I plan to drill and put a t-bolt in my cross bars to mount it to the car. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/build-your-own-roof-rack-70-a-1290752/ And now that I look at it, I have way to much metal for it. But that is why its a rough draft. Remember, the stock rack/rails are rated to something like 80 lbs, so don't get too ambitious. That is part of the attraction of the Xterra roof rack mod, especially if you put plates underneath. They are rated 120-150lbs or something stock. I believe the Thule and what ever else gutter mounts have better pay load. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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