New Roof Rack! (Thule)

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 11:55 AM

I got a Thule roof rack from another mud member(Monkeyboy), a few weeks ago. The great thing is how it all worked out. I just happened to be going to Seattle the week after he had posted it, to help some friends move and go to a graduation, as well as take a little camping trip in the San Juans.I know The Big Man upstairs was looking out for me with the scheduling.
Any way so we got them (my friends) moved and all that.
I think I'm gonna like the rack. It seems pretty lite so I'm not to worried about my gutters as they're in good shape anyway. I did take the chrome off to keep them rust free though. I got a few goodies with the rack too like ski racks and a Sherpa water proof gear bag. Pretty god deal for 500 clamshells. I'll probably put my shovel back up there and maybe my handyman.
I mounted the rack under the bars with u-bolts a got from the local hardware store to keep it as low as possible. I still got about an 1-1/4" between the roof and the rack so I think I'll be ok on flexing as long as I don't use it to transport my pet elephant. I don't think she'd like it up there anyway......

Before with old roof bars.

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 11:57 AM

No rack..

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 11:58 AM

Dirty but solid gutters.

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:01 PM

Hardware ie u-blots.

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:03 PM

Rack on!

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:04 PM

Last ones.

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:18 PM

Well since I'm at it here's a photo of my Cruiser in it's "natural" habitat.(Before the rack)
Hope you all enjoy.

- Rob

Qwaarjet · 07-01-08, 12:21 PM

dude, you got a nice rack

what's the model of that thule? i need something like that for my fj60

D'Animal · 07-01-08, 12:26 PM

Now you have to add some screws so the cross bars do not slide out of the side clamps. Put some weight up there and you will see what I mean. The little allen bolts do not allow enough clamping force to firmly hold the bars in place. I lost my RTT while wheeling.

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:28 PM

I think it's the 840 with add on extensions painted black. Not sure though as I got it used.
Heres a link.

Thule Cargo Basket Racks - Thule Playpen (840) Cargo Baskets

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Now you have to add some screws so the cross bars do not slide out of the side clamps. Put some weight up there and you will see what I mean. The little allen bolts do not allow enough clamping force to firmly hold the bars in place. I lost my RTT while wheeling.

Hmm.. I was kind of thinking the same thing. Were the bar goes through the mount? Mine does not even have any allen screws or anything.They're kind of hinged,see the shiney metal part below the writing. I think the idea is that when they're loaded the hinge action forces the mount into the rubber therefore making it tighter. But I think I'm thinking like you. I'll probably put some machine screws in it.

You mean put some screws in this area right?On the flat part above the "Thule"

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:45 PM

My old bars had this setup on them and seemed to work fine.I never really put a whole lot of weight up there though.

HighPlainsDrifter · 07-01-08, 12:51 PM

Hey Qwarrjet,
This may or may not help. It's a link to the classified I got it from.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ri-basket.html

Look at post #9

07-01-08, 11:55 AM	#1
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	New Roof Rack! (Thule) I got a Thule roof rack from another mud member(Monkeyboy), a few weeks ago. The great thing is how it all worked out. I just happened to be going to Seattle the week after he had posted it, to help some friends move and go to a graduation, as well as take a little camping trip in the San Juans.I know The Big Man upstairs was looking out for me with the scheduling. Any way so we got them (my friends) moved and all that. I think I'm gonna like the rack. It seems pretty lite so I'm not to worried about my gutters as they're in good shape anyway. I did take the chrome off to keep them rust free though. I got a few goodies with the rack too like ski racks and a Sherpa water proof gear bag. Pretty god deal for 500 clamshells. I'll probably put my shovel back up there and maybe my handyman. I mounted the rack under the bars with u-bolts a got from the local hardware store to keep it as low as possible. I still got about an 1-1/4" between the roof and the rack so I think I'll be ok on flexing as long as I don't use it to transport my pet elephant. I don't think she'd like it up there anyway...... Before with old roof bars. Attached Images

07-01-08, 11:57 AM	#2
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	No rack.. Attached Images

07-01-08, 11:58 AM	#3
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	Dirty but solid gutters. Attached Images

07-01-08, 12:01 PM	#4
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	Hardware ie u-blots. Attached Images

07-01-08, 12:03 PM	#5
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	Rack on! Attached Images

07-01-08, 12:04 PM	#6
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	Last ones. Attached Images

07-01-08, 12:18 PM	#7
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	While I'm at it... Well since I'm at it here's a photo of my Cruiser in it's "natural" habitat.(Before the rack) Hope you all enjoy. - Rob Attached Images

07-01-08, 12:21 PM	#8
Qwaarjet IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: south texas Posts: 17	dude, you got a nice rack what's the model of that thule? i need something like that for my fj60

07-01-08, 12:26 PM	#9
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,388	Now you have to add some screws so the cross bars do not slide out of the side clamps. Put some weight up there and you will see what I mean. The little allen bolts do not allow enough clamping force to firmly hold the bars in place. I lost my RTT while wheeling. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

07-01-08, 12:28 PM	#10
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	I think it's the 840 with add on extensions painted black. Not sure though as I got it used. Heres a link. Thule Cargo Basket Racks - Thule Playpen (840) Cargo Baskets

07-01-08, 12:45 PM	#12
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	old ones My old bars had this setup on them and seemed to work fine.I never really put a whole lot of weight up there though. Attached Images

07-01-08, 12:51 PM	#13
HighPlainsDrifter applesauce Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Basin Wyoming TLCA# 16853 Posts: 226	Hey Qwarrjet, This may or may not help. It's a link to the classified I got it from. http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ri-basket.html Look at post #9

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