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Not planning to use any OEM parts other than the mounting points already on the truck. The plan is to use a long ⅛” to ¼” aluminum plate along each side that ties into all 3 mounting points and 5 to 8 1.5”x3” aluminum t-slot extrusions across the middle. If that explanation doesn’t make sense...

Thanks for the reply. I have found the factory parts, but I’m looking to build a heavy duty rack. I already have that planned out. My question really is will these mounting points hold a heavier load than what the factory basket can without shearing the roof sheet metal.

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My 1999 HZJ75 came with the factory mounted roof basket. The basket was removed and lost long ago, but the mounting bolts remain. I am trying to figure out if they will be strong enough to mount a roof rack to. From what I can tell, the original was rated to 150lbs. I assume that is the dynamic...