That's awesome! Thanks for the info. Do you think the 1.50X1.50 bars would be strong enough to handle the Seawing Kayak carriers? They would be the perfect size for those and the Thule accessories and be very low profile.
80/20 with Stock Roof Rack
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I wouldn't have any worry with 80/20 supporting a tent, just curious how much room there is to reach under and bolt a tent with the standard u-bolt style setup. I'll mess with mine this weekend and report back.
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Very limited space. Would likely need to consider another mounting option.
Looks awesome, an alternative to spending a grand on racks that takes forever to make and ship.
Where'd you get those freaking crossbars ?!?1 
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I’m positive they would support it. Very ridged, very stout. However, with the 1.5 x 1.5 I would still recommend using the double hole support brackets. The single holes are a pain to mount up because of limited space to get the nuts and bolts in and tighten down.
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I was going the same route but after I mounted it up as you did I realized there was no room for tent mounting bolts. A fellow member suggested Gamiviti mounts and they turned out to be perfect. you already have more hardware into than I do.
yeah, I like this setup
I saw similar setup on a 200 series by mud member in here sometime back last month and is in my TO DO list.
Get more from your factory roof rack with t-slotted aluminum (8020)
I saw similar setup on a 200 series by mud member in here sometime back last month and is in my TO DO list.
Get more from your factory roof rack with t-slotted aluminum (8020)
@WoodyCreature what did it cost you?
Are the lenghts/size similar to 200 series or can you provide what you went with?
Are the lenghts/size similar to 200 series or can you provide what you went with?
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The lengths are different. I have a 200 as well. On the 200 thread there are specs. I did mine on my 100 at 44” minus 1mm to allow for fit if there were to be off on the front vs the rear. It’s a 2005 100 series. Would be interesting to know if other years are the same.
The single slot with hardware was about $80. The 8 slot with ends anodized and hardware was about $200. They are all very very stout. Having 8020 anodize the ends/cuts adds about 6 weeks to shipping, not worth it. Just paint the ends and be happy.
Ok sounds good, thanks for the info Woody
8020.netWhere'd you get those freaking crossbars ?!?1
You can get 2" by 2" or 1 by 1 inch.
I was thinking, you could go with the 1 by 1 inch, i believe it's the 10 series. Save some room underneath.
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I used the 15 series (1.5”). I’m not sure that the smaller stuff will mount how you would like it to the factory t-slot rails. Either way you would only save .25” on the bottom...may make a difference, may not. Post up your build if you go that way!
I have been looking for something to replace the bouncy factory crossbars. This might just work.
@WoodyCreature Did you use the 80/20 mounting hardware for the 90° brackets to secure them to the factory rails?
@WoodyCreature Did you use the 80/20 mounting hardware for the 90° brackets to secure them to the factory rails?
I'm not going the stock route. I'm gonna use the gamiviti mounts with some 10 series.
I used 15 series and Gamiviti mounts.
Which Gamiviti mounts?
