$47.00 Custom Roof Rack Build

[bearatthebeach]

Whats up guys I have been wanting a roof rack, so I decided to go get some metal and throw something together that no one else had. Not finished yet, still have to put the cross bars on and completely weld everything together. Let me know what you think, be easy this is my first build! keep in mind i've only spent $47.00 on this build. I plan on powder coating it when finished, will post more pictures tomorrow!

 

[Asaspades93]

Looks good! What is the o/d of the tubing your using and thickness if you don't mind me asking. I'm looking to build one soon

 

[bearatthebeach]

Looks good! What is the o/d of the tubing your using and thickness if you don't mind me asking. I'm looking to build one soon

1 inch mechanical weld steel tubing, .095 thickness!

 

[Asaspades93]

Sweet. Thank you sir. Do you have a guess on how much weight it could hold with the cross members?

 

[bearatthebeach]

Sweet. Thank you sir. Do you have a guess on how much weight it could hold with the cross members?

uh im not 100%, but the .095 is really strong so depending on how you place and weld your cross members anywhere from 200-300lbs would be my guess.

 

[Rcastle]

Looking good! I can't wait to start my rack.

 

[2003-4x4runner]

Looks very nice, i'm curious to find out what the total weight of the rack would be?

 

[nissanh]

Is this runs from the rear end of the sun roof to the rear hatch? Pretty neat. Do you plan to make more and sell too?

 

[bearatthebeach]

Looks very nice, i'm curious to find out what the total weight of the rack would be?

Haven't weighed it exactly but it's about 60-80 lbs

 

[bearatthebeach]

:drummer:

Is this runs from the rear end of the sun roof to the rear hatch? Pretty neat. Do you plan to make more and sell too?

Thanks man I'm going to post the finished product in a couple hours, but no I haven't thought about selling them. Would you be interested?

 

[bearatthebeach]

Finished

Rack is done, just needs paint. I will post some more pictures later tonight.

 

[bearatthebeach]

Got her mounted

 

[bearatthebeach]

Mounted up

 

[Hapkijo]

Looks good, even upside down. I'll take one, or maybe just sell me that one and build another.

 

[nissanh]

Yes sir!

:drummer:

Thanks man I'm going to post the finished product in a couple hours, but no I haven't thought about selling them. Would you be interested?

Yes, very much (without the mesh though).

Thanks!

 

[RPS99SHO]

Looks great! Very unique and rugged-looking.

 

[jasonochs25]

quick idea/pointer....make sure you seal those holes where the bolts go through to mount, otherwise it'll rust from the inside out AND leak nasty rust all down your runner!

Looks good though! I cant wait to build mine!

 

[bearatthebeach]

finished product

Hey guys so I finished my rack today, here are some pictures. The urethane is still curing so wont be able to mount it until tomorrow. I think it turned out badass though. Not sure why some of the pictures are uploading upside down, sorry.

 

[rideexileex]

How does it mount? Is it just the 6 bolts, one going through each of the legs? Did you get new square nuts for the channels, or just use the stock mounts on the factory rails?