another roof rack
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Need more detail/pics, how does it mont to the roof rails, etc...
roof rack
that thing looks pretty sweet and functional.....Details!!!!
that thing looks pretty sweet and functional.....Details!!!!
I really like the low-profile. It must do far better aerodynamiclly then others.
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sorry dont meean ta be short with ya the metal is fence posts. the mounts are aluminum roof rack mounts, i think there called quick mounts. i bought mine from spector some time ago but im told they can be found else where much cheaper. they are the shortest ones they sell i think 4in? if u remove the original roof rack your more then fine. they are very sturdy and this is the second rack i have made using the same mounts. if theres any more questions please let me know ill try and answer anything i can.
What kind of fence posts are those? That looks like yellow-zinc coated uni-strut...
Ary
Ary
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it is zinc coated. theres a row (least at my home depo) where these posts are and the hard ware is right next to it too. i think i spend about $70 total on this rack minus the mounts but i also bought a hack saw and blades cuz im a poor college student in wa and i bought all the bolts too. i really like the rack its very low profile helps on the gas milage and u can attach yakama bars really easy too.
looks like superstrut - http://www.tricitybolt.com/superstrut.htm - I've been thinking about making a rack out of this also, I was going to mount it upside down so you can bolt to the channel(with the spring loaded inserts).
How much does it weigh?
How much does it weigh?
Mike,
Good job. These look like struts used for suspending conduits/pipes/etc in buildings. You got them in the section where they sell fencing materials or in the electrical isle? Usually the fence materials are stored outside where the shrubs/trees are. Just clarifying for others who want to follow your route.
Thanks.
Ali
Good job. These look like struts used for suspending conduits/pipes/etc in buildings. You got them in the section where they sell fencing materials or in the electrical isle? Usually the fence materials are stored outside where the shrubs/trees are. Just clarifying for others who want to follow your route.
Thanks.
Ali
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thanks Ali you were right upon second inspection they are the struts in the electrical isle they had 2 different kinds but this type was the zinc coated type. it was ruffly $10 for a 10 foot piece
mike
mike
Anyone ever use the NRS quick-n-easy mounting feet?
They look pretty stout, cast AL. Too bad they don't have a locking mechanism. Safetywire might work for that now that I think about it, can't cut .040" with a knife.
They look pretty stout, cast AL. Too bad they don't have a locking mechanism. Safetywire might work for that now that I think about it, can't cut .040" with a knife.
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Nice rack. Going to take off the factory one in the next couple of weeks and now I have something to replace it with. 
Nick
Nick