dozerfrelich
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How much for shipping to Platteville with 53818?
Baby's Room 3/4 rack special!!
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Whitson Metalworks
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that would be 110 to a business, maybe just a few bucks more for 2 racks.
Trailblazer
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I received mine last Wednesday. I primed and painted it at work on Wed/Thurs.
I then installed it, filled it up, and took it camping from Fri-Sun. Got the tent, canopy, six folding chairs and table, and a shovel strapped to the top with a nice section up front still unused.
I have the stuff ordered to mount a shovel and axe to the rack. I even got something to mount the hi-lift jack for when I take it out of the Tacoma-though I don't need it yet for the T4R (no lift yet).
I then installed it, filled it up, and took it camping from Fri-Sun. Got the tent, canopy, six folding chairs and table, and a shovel strapped to the top with a nice section up front still unused.
I have the stuff ordered to mount a shovel and axe to the rack. I even got something to mount the hi-lift jack for when I take it out of the Tacoma-though I don't need it yet for the T4R (no lift yet).
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Limbwalker
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Have you/would you do a super low profile version (maybe completely flat with a fairing) for an RTT?
A price for that, and shipping to Colorado Springs 80909would be appreciated.
Im sure youll need some specs, so feel free to PM me.
Thanks!
A price for that, and shipping to Colorado Springs 80909would be appreciated.
Im sure youll need some specs, so feel free to PM me.
Thanks!
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Whitson Metalworks
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Flat doesn't really work. The strength comes from the stacked rails, like a trellis. Mounting a tent isn't difficult though. Most of them have cross members that would overhang the rails of the rack letting you attach it with u-bolts or the like. I'm sure others will attest that these racks are stout.
white rocket
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This thing looks awesome! Will definitely be interested in one soon.
Congrats on the upcoming baby arrival
. My wife and I just had our first(a girl) 3 weeks ago. Actually bought my gen3 to have something more practical and save some $$$ but here I am modding it already. LOL!
Congrats on the upcoming baby arrival
. My wife and I just had our first(a girl) 3 weeks ago. Actually bought my gen3 to have something more practical and save some $$$ but here I am modding it already. LOL!
Limbwalker
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True. The insane height of the tent is really what Im trying to mitigate, but those racks are sweet! Any idea on shipping? 80909
Thanks again
Whitson Metalworks
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Colorado would be about 140 for one rack via freight carrier. Two racks would be about the same price. You just missed a group going to Colorado a few weeks ago.
Limbwalker
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Yeah, I saw that. Not on here often. Damnit :ybrick: Thanks! Ill think it over
Coopsdaddy
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What's the price on these vs the full length?
4Runnin Tahoe
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Looks good, did the fairing just fits right on ? I should be getting my rack this THURSDAY
I believe the rack is $275, unless the price has changed.
Yeah, it pretty much just fitted right on. Kinda hard to screw down but it worked.
Yeah, I just used rustoleum self etching primer and rustoleum truck bed liner. I recommend those products but I'm sure raptor line will work just as well.
Whitson Metalworks
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Normal price is 350 on these, full length 3rd gen racks are 645.
Trailblazer
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OK, guys. For the anyone looking to attach something to their new Whitson Rack, I've scoured the internets and stolen the following idea from our cousins over on an FJ Cruiser forum - then adapted it to fit our racks.
You'll need a 3/4" split ring pipe hanger (I went with the more expensive stainless-galvanized is a MUCH cheaper option!)
1" 3/8 bolt threaded the full length with nut
standard sized Quick Fist
You'll have to slightly drill out the Quick Fist to fit the 3/8" bolt, but DO NOT use too large a bit. Make sure you have to force the bolt into the Quick Fist, as otherwise it will wobble (this tidbit I learned from the FJ boys and their trial and error).
Screw on the split ring hanger and when complete, take it out to the rack and attach!
I haven't had a chance to road test yet, but assume there will be some twisting of split ring on the rack tubing. Should this happen, you may get the edge of the shovel, axe, hi-lift jack, etc rubbing on your roof and scraping the paint away.
There will have to be some experimentation over the next few weeks to address this potential issue.
Here are the pics of the items needed, and how it looks on the T4R. Forgive the darker pics, I was taking this in the middle of a rainstorm :biggrin1:
I need to order a nice axe with cover for attaching and plan to start figuring out how to get the Hi-Lift up there as well. Hopefully some of you more ingenious guys can take this idea and run with it!
You'll need a 3/4" split ring pipe hanger (I went with the more expensive stainless-galvanized is a MUCH cheaper option!)
1" 3/8 bolt threaded the full length with nut
standard sized Quick Fist
You'll have to slightly drill out the Quick Fist to fit the 3/8" bolt, but DO NOT use too large a bit. Make sure you have to force the bolt into the Quick Fist, as otherwise it will wobble (this tidbit I learned from the FJ boys and their trial and error).
Screw on the split ring hanger and when complete, take it out to the rack and attach!
I haven't had a chance to road test yet, but assume there will be some twisting of split ring on the rack tubing. Should this happen, you may get the edge of the shovel, axe, hi-lift jack, etc rubbing on your roof and scraping the paint away.
There will have to be some experimentation over the next few weeks to address this potential issue.
Here are the pics of the items needed, and how it looks on the T4R. Forgive the darker pics, I was taking this in the middle of a rainstorm :biggrin1:
I need to order a nice axe with cover for attaching and plan to start figuring out how to get the Hi-Lift up there as well. Hopefully some of you more ingenious guys can take this idea and run with it!
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Whitson Metalworks
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Very cool man! Thanks for writing that up!
