The only thing I would do differently is buy from 80/20, instead of an off brand. My L brackets are rusting, and my 1”x2” beams didn’t come pre drilled like I ordered, and the 90 degree studs mostly don’t fit. I spent $350 rather than $550, but in the long run, not sure I saved. Also, if you...
I installed the rails last night. Glad I ordered 1/16” smaller than I measured, as the fit perfectly.
What didn’t work was some of the hardware based on sloppy tolerances from TNUTZ. Slip in nuts don’t slip in, neither do the drop in threaded bolts. I ordered with the 9/16” counter sunk holes...
My rack is going on Wednesday night, and if there are no surprises, I should have some feedback on Thursday morning. The mounting bolts on my Tepui look a little long, and may need to be trimmed.
I pulled the trigger today. Super big thanks to @tbisaacs . A couple notes:
I measured between the rails, and was almost exactly 43 9/16", so close that I bought 43 1/2"
rather than modifying nuts, I bought the drop in studs, nylon washers, and 1/4"-20 eye nuts
I'm using the economy backer...
@tbisaacs , I'm likely placing an order tomorrow for 6 sets of rails. A couple questions:
1) If you had to do it over again, what would you do different? Mounting hardware, rail length, using v notch shaped hardware vs "shimming" your own?
2) What hardware would you suggest with the initial...