ARCHIVE Building a Safari style roof rack

[98 SNAKE EATER]

would these work on your rack?

http://www.4wd.com/aux_incl/pdf.ashx?pdf=50541.pdf&line=KAR

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Exterior...unt.aspx?t_c=3&t_s=82&t_pt=8875&t_pn=KAR50541

That's what I used and they worked great

Probably the best bang for the buck mounts available

 

[UnderDawg]

would these work on your rack?

http://www.4wd.com/aux_incl/pdf.ashx?pdf=50541.pdf&line=KAR

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Exterior...unt.aspx?t_c=3&t_s=82&t_pt=8875&t_pn=KAR50541

Ya actually they would, nice find. I'll have to order some and check em out. I suppose I could offer them with the mounts or without. Those look good and reasonably priced.

 

[6894kevin]

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I use the bulldog version, same clamping concept just a cleaner look IMO

 

[UnderDawg]

Those do look clean nice.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Those do look clean nice.

They sure do

But they don't come cheap

 

[johnalex]

What did the weight come out to?

 

[UnderDawg]

I'll let you know as soon as I finish a customers rack for a 60, same size.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

@98 SNAKE EATER
- Those clamps from 4Wheel Parts are $62 each. Did you get them cheaper based on you "best bang for the buck" comment?

 

[LFD2037]

@98 SNAKE EATER
- Those clamps from 4Wheel Parts are $62 each. Did you get them cheaper based on you "best bang for the buck" comment?

They're $62 for a set of 4, NOT each.

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

We used 8 of the 4 wheel parts clamps on our flat rack build. The rack is quite close to the roof (what we wanted). In order to level out the rack we had to add 3/8" flat bar spacers to the top of the front clamps only. Our rack is 84" x 54" has a 42" light bar up front and backup 4" led's that are all wired through the rack.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Thanks

 

[UnderDawg]

Got the new bender figured out and laid out a new rack and got all the main hoops bent. Will post up some pics after dinner. Wife is sick and I gotta cook for the kids.

 

[Booger weldz]

Got the new bender figured out and laid out a new rack and got all the main hoops bent. Will post up some pics after dinner. Wife is sick and I gotta cook for the kids.

Sick of you being out in the garage slinging sparks !! Lol

 

[UnderDawg]

That's about right

 

[Booger weldz]

Once a month make her a garden gate or a paper towel rack or something. That's how I salvaged my garage time

 

[Mandito22]

Ok you win sir ... interested in one , please pm me quote I want one as the pictured on the black cruiser

 

[UnderDawg]

PM sent

 

[UnderDawg]

Made a little progress today should be done tomorrow



Bender makes some nice bends


Nice tight joints thats how I like em


She got a little workout in... waiting on the air/hydro from SWAG to show up Monday then I'll be on easy street...


More coming tomorrow guys.
I would really like to thank those that have put their trust in me to deliver an outstanding product.
I had a guy say to me the other day I was charging to much for a "garage built" rack. Kinda piszed me off, where else would one build a rack I wondered? Would it be any better build in a factory? I'm not doing this as a hobby it's putting food on the table. I've already invested about 4k in tools over the past 2 weeks and I'm about to drop $35k on a shop to build and work on these trucks we love so much. Beyond the building I'm also gonna invest another $40-55k in tools and general shop necessities. Then do I get to make a little bit of money for my time? It's a wonder some people can even remember to breath.

Anyway, thanks again. This is the grass roots of life's new journey. I have a lot to learn that's for sure but, I enjoy doing it and that's what it's all about. You gotta love what you do.

Jason

 

[UnderDawg]

What do you guys think of 3/8" round bar bent in a U shape as strap hooks? Ill post pics tomorrow. Just thinking of how I can add some good tie down points because the hooks on most straps won't loop around the 3/4" pipe. Let me know what you guys think for cargo strap options. Thanks