DIY Full Length Rack

[HELOTESTXTRD]

Well I finally did it. Built a full length bolt on rack for my T4R. I need to fab up a wind deflector but this S TX heat is slowing me down.

I used 16 gauge 1" tubing and 3/4 flat expanded metal.
I fabricated the brackets and did all the welding on this build.
I had fun working on this but next time I will have to wait for the cooler months.



Total cost is under $175


Here are some pics.

 

[CF_Machete]

NICE! Are you planning to fab some feet for the front and use 3m tape to hold them too the roof?

 

[RUNTHAT]

You're the real MVP.
:banana:

 

[HELOTESTXTRD]

NICE! Are you planning to fab some feet for the front and use 3m tape to hold them too the roof?

Yes I'm going to fab up some feet but not in a hurry.


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[brtnstrns]

Nice job! Feel like more and more people that have the talent will do this kind of thing as Gobi delivery times get longer and longer. I've got the design skills but infinitesimal welding experience or tools otherwise I'd do this in a heartbeat.

 

[Toyojay]

That thing looks SICK! Nice work man!

Any interest for building and selling more of them? haha

 

[HELOTESTXTRD]

That thing looks SICK! Nice work man!

Any interest for building and selling more of them? haha

I have thought about it. I will most likely build two later this year and then put them up for sale, locally. But, I will build first then put them up for sale. I like keeping busy and this definitely kept me busy.

 

[HELOTESTXTRD]

Nice job! Feel like more and more people that have the talent will do this kind of thing as Gobi delivery times get longer and longer. I've got the design skills but infinitesimal welding experience or tools otherwise I'd do this in a heartbeat.

I agree with your statement. Luckily the Army taught me how to weld, without that skill this job would not be possible. As for the lead times from Gobi they do seem a little longer than they should be. Total time for me was about 32 labor hours, but now having done it once I feel I can do it in much better time.

 

[KEWW Pro]

You are about to get bombarded with requests, get ready in three...two...


Really good looking work, and thank you for your service!

 

[Toyojay]

I have thought about it. I will most likely build two later this year and then put them up for sale, locally. But, I will build first then put them up for sale. I like keeping busy and this definitely kept me busy.

Sweet, that'd be worth a drive to me if you do, I'm up in CTX.

 

[TexasTJ]

Sweet, that'd be worth a drive to me if you do, I'm up in CTX.

lol I had I the same thought. I'm up in FW.


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[CRSTX]

DFW here I'm definitely interested in maybe getting a rack. That looks good.

 

[E-ROCKER]

Great job, the rack looks good. I recently built myself a 3/4 flat rack.
I would say the best part of doing it yourself is the savings.

Gobi's and Baja's are so over priced it's ridiculous, and then wait months to receive them.

 

[HELOTESTXTRD]

That thing looks SICK! Nice work man!



Any interest for building and selling more of them? haha

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[robjust]

HELOTESTXTRD - Saw your rig at OP this morning. Waited around for you a bit, must have just missed you. I saw the rack and it looks GREAT.

 

[Twheat40]

Rack looks great! Makes me wish I had learned how to weld.

 

[dot_tom]

Looks great! This motivates me to fire up my welder and get to work. Even if I scrap $500 worth of steel to get it right, that's cheaper and quicker lead time than Gobi. Good job man!:clap2:

Any interest in showing the mounting brackets in more detail? Help us DIY'ers out?

 

[Tisoy281]

I have thought about it. I will most likely build two later this year and then put them up for sale, locally. But, I will build first then put them up for sale. I like keeping busy and this definitely kept me busy.

If you decide to sell a few, I'm not too far from you (Kerrville). Let me know. I'd definitely be interested in pricing.

 

[RAD4Runner]

Nice! I like low-profile.

 

[HELOTESTXTRD]

Looks great! This motivates me to fire up my welder and get to work. Even if I scrap $500 worth of steel to get it right, that's cheaper and quicker lead time than Gobi. Good job man!:clap2:

Any interest in showing the mounting brackets in more detail? Help us DIY'ers out?

Here are some pics. Let me know if you have any questions.
The last pic is of the support I placed on the front. This is where I will place the front feet. If I can figure out why they are there. I question the need for them because the span from the front brackets to the front of the rack is less than two feet. I thinks it may be unnecessary for them.

The brackets were all bent in a vice without the use of heat. Just a small sledge hammer.

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