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SuperfastMatt 10-29-2019 02:20 PM

I built a Prinsu Style Roof Rack for $300 - Here's the How-To
 
I needed a new roof rack and while I like the CBI/Prinsu style it is just way too expensive for some laser cut aluminum and T-Slot bars.

So I made my own; it took about half a day and cost me around $300.

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So far it works great! I'm happy to answer any questions.

ElectroBoy 10-29-2019 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperfastMatt (Post 3379852)
I needed a new roof rack and while I like the CBI/Prinsu style it is just way too expensive for some laser cut aluminum and T-Slot bars.

So I made my own; it took about half a day and cost me around $300.

So far it works great! I'm happy to answer any questions.

Haha! Good job with the video! And that’s a nice looking rack!

-E5J- 10-29-2019 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperfastMatt (Post 3379852)
I needed a new roof rack and while I like the CBI/Prinsu style it is just way too expensive for some laser cut aluminum and T-Slot bars.

So I made my own; it took about half a day and cost me around $300.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ylPZkwRBA5o" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>


So far it works great! I'm happy to answer any questions.

Very, very resourceful and impressive. Nicely done.

pDubs 10-29-2019 03:40 PM

Nice, looks good!

It would be awesome if you could share all of the materials you bought with links.

Question: I see you are utilizing the 4 stock mounting locations, but it looks like there's some feet at the front in front of sunroof too. Did you drill and put a mount there are does it just rest on the rail?

Hammer0313 10-29-2019 03:53 PM

Best thing I’ve seen :cheer2:

SuperfastMatt 10-29-2019 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pDubs (Post 3379907)
Nice, looks good!

It would be awesome if you could share all of the materials you bought with links.

Question: I see you are utilizing the 4 stock mounting locations, but it looks like there's some feet at the front in front of sunroof too. Did you drill and put a mount there are does it just rest on the rail?

I got the crossbars from here: EX-1020-BLACK – 1″ x 2″ Smooth T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion – Black Anodize – NEW | TNUTZ
For fasteners, go to McMaster and get two packs of 97763A267 (black stainless bolts) and one of 96765A140 (washers)
The side aluminum (2"x1/4" two pieces 8ft long) I got from my local hardware store but you can get it from MetalsDepot.com for not too much.

The feet on the front are rubber bumpers I had lying around but you can get similar ones here: (McMaster-Carr. I mounted them to the extruded aluminum so that they just press down on the black rubber seams in the roof. I don't think they're needed unless you're loading up the front of the rack with heavy stuff, though they might help keep it from vibrating around.

pDubs 10-29-2019 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperfastMatt (Post 3379933)
I got the crossbars from here: EX-1020-BLACK – 1″ x 2″ Smooth T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion – Black Anodize – NEW | TNUTZ
For fasteners, go to McMaster and get two packs of 97763A267 (black stainless bolts) and one of 96765A140 (washers)
The side aluminum (2"x1/4" two pieces 8ft long) I got from my local hardware store but you can get it from MetalsDepot.com for not too much.

The feet on the front are rubber bumpers I had lying around but you can get similar ones here: (McMaster-Carr. I mounted them to the extruded aluminum so that they just press down on the black rubber seams in the roof. I don't think they're needed unless you're loading up the front of the rack with heavy stuff, though they might help keep it from vibrating around.

You rock! Thanks

raghu4026 10-29-2019 05:48 PM

Excellent video and info. I am going to try this myself. I was waiting for deals on a drill press. Thanks to you, I'll now look for a milling machine :cowboy:

tomb_rnr 10-29-2019 06:02 PM

Nicely done for half a day project!

A couple of days refining the system and it's not a bad option for a rack!

jdhunz 10-29-2019 06:11 PM

The end comment on $4k worth of tools...spit my drink everywhere!!!:jump:

KANGZ 10-29-2019 08:38 PM

good job. i also think full roof racks out there cost too much. especially gobi. here is mine in the making.
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gainman 10-29-2019 09:35 PM

Nice job

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Charlievee 10-29-2019 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperfastMatt (Post 3379852)
I needed a new roof rack and while I like the CBI/Prinsu style it is just way too expensive for some laser cut aluminum and T-Slot bars.

So I made my own; it took about half a day and cost me around $300.

So far it works great! I'm happy to answer any questions.

I'm cursing you and praising at the same time. Nice work. Can you share more detail on how the front shroud is mounted?

Little Tower 10-29-2019 10:11 PM

Thanks for the video and great job!
I love seeing creative people doing it themselves. :cheers:

MillerPKA 10-29-2019 10:18 PM

Even as a Gobi owner, much respect for coming up with a purpose-built rack on your own. Double credit for the no-bs explanation video to help others. Primo post.


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