ARCHIVE Building a Safari style roof rack

[UnderDawg]

This is the final design.. for now

 

[Booger weldz]

That's pretty fookin nice! Definitely has the overland/safari look/appeal.

 

[homesickalien]

Looking good UnderDawg. I'm looking forward to installing it on my FJ60. I'll upload pics for everyone after I've installed it.

 

[UnderDawg]

Looking good UnderDawg. I'm looking forward to installing it on my FJ60. I'll upload pics for everyone after I've installed it.

Glad you like it. This thing is stout, gonna take two of you to put it on that's for sure. Looking forward to seeing it on your rig. Funny this was your first ever post on MUD. Thanks for the order.

 

[homesickalien]

Yeah, I've visited the site off and on for years, but I created an account solely because I was interested in buying a rack from you. Looking forward to using it. I'm glad I could be your first customer

 

[UnderDawg]

Thanks man.

 

[BOOSTED80]

I like the look of it Underdawg , but I have to ask if its getting any mesh screen or something as a base because the bars look quite far apart ..usually any bar work on the base is pretty close together .

 

[Funner]

They sure do

But they don't come cheap

I don't think you would need 6 on each side though

 

[UnderDawg]

I like the look of it Underdawg , but I have to ask if its getting any mesh screen or something as a base because the bars look quite far apart ..usually any bar work on the base is pretty close together .

That would be something the person buying it would have to add depending on their application. To save on weight I spread the bars out to 10.5" and 17" center. Pics on the web always seem to make things look bigger than they are .

 

[NLXTACY]

Pics on the web always seem to make things look bigger than they are .

Thank the gods! Er i mean...

 

[NLXTACY]

I like the look of it Underdawg , but I have to ask if its getting any mesh screen or something as a base because the bars look quite far apart ..usually any bar work on the base is pretty close together .

Composite decking. Looks like wood. UV stable. Lasts forever. Easy on the feet. Looks kinda cool. I used it for my last ConFer rack. And its LIGHT! I did chicken coop flooring for the other rack.

 

[UnderDawg]

That would work. Chicken floor is what I was thinking of.

 

[NLXTACY]

Here's what mine looked like:

 

[UnderDawg]

You need a new one I can help.

 

[UnderDawg]

Got another one mostly build today for Crashdix





I got plans for this stay tuned kids

 

[UnderDawg]

Just about there



This how high the top hoop is



The tubing notcher does a great job on the joints.... wish my welds looked this good

 

[UnderDawg]

Alrighty boys here's your final product

2 coats of zinc primer
2 coats of bedliner

I also offer powder coating and my guy is the best around these parts no bs















Close up of the finish



Full rack raw steel is $385.00
Full rack primed and bed coated in $485.00
Full rack media blasted and powder coated crinkle matte black $585.00

Shipping has been running around $125-$155.00 depending on your location. I'm not making anything on packing or transport to the depot for shipping.

This is a base price for those on the fence or were curious. Of course I can tailor the build to your specific needs with minimal price adjustments.

This is model 1

Working on a 3/4 full basket type rack. I will post pics of that build as soon as I have it to a point where I can.

Thanks for the support guys and hopefully this will inspire some of you to cough up some $$$

 

[NLXTACY]

looks nice!

 

[6894kevin]

 

[UnderDawg]

Thanks guys.