NLXTACY
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here ya go:
la cabra 4x4
la cabra 4x4
Inti roof rack, where?????
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The cost could be less if the rack was sold as a raw kit , bolt together or weld. Just punch out the parts and keep em comming. Look at marlins products, they have nice bumpers and sliders and they need paint and some welding. Most everyone has or has a friend with a welder. I would make mine myself if someone wants to sell the drawings. C2 if you get this on cad I will buy a copy from you. Maybe its the way to go,make a printable plan and most can build from that.
I doubt you'd get anyone in the USA to build that rack for 700~800. Add another 50% and maybe. You have to realize when you figure in overhead in
America, no shop can afford to build for less than 75 an hour. Start with 800.00,
subtract 150.00 for cleaning and finishing, 250.00 for materials ( raw steel, gutter clamps, aluminum decking ) another 50.00 for random handling
( storage, packing, kit assembly ) and your left with 350.00 for fabrication.
That's less than 5 hours, start to finish. Maybe if production could be kept to 10
or more at a time, but then you'd be sitting on expensive inventory because I doubt you'd sell more than 10 in a year at 800.00 ( shipping would be not less than 300.00 ). Even if a shop could afford to sit on the inventory, the floor space to do it could be better utilized. Even a simpler rack like the ARB
would be difficult to produce at that rate
America, no shop can afford to build for less than 75 an hour. Start with 800.00,
subtract 150.00 for cleaning and finishing, 250.00 for materials ( raw steel, gutter clamps, aluminum decking ) another 50.00 for random handling
( storage, packing, kit assembly ) and your left with 350.00 for fabrication.
That's less than 5 hours, start to finish. Maybe if production could be kept to 10
or more at a time, but then you'd be sitting on expensive inventory because I doubt you'd sell more than 10 in a year at 800.00 ( shipping would be not less than 300.00 ). Even if a shop could afford to sit on the inventory, the floor space to do it could be better utilized. Even a simpler rack like the ARB
would be difficult to produce at that rate
After looking the pics over at the La Cabra site, it looks like that rack is completely bolt together. Except for the side rails and light bar. That would be a plus for the shipping. I like it's low profile. Let me see if I can find a local source for the aluminum extrusions for the flooring.
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JbAILEY
Where in VA are you located?
I used to live in VABCH, my sister and brother-in-law "hr-olifant" still live in Norfolk.
I would pay between $700-$1000 for a rack with the same characteristics (sp) as the INTI. Keep working it from yur end and let me know how it goes.
Thanks all for showing an interest in a subject that we all have thougt about at one time or another.
Where in VA are you located?
I used to live in VABCH, my sister and brother-in-law "hr-olifant" still live in Norfolk.
I would pay between $700-$1000 for a rack with the same characteristics (sp) as the INTI. Keep working it from yur end and let me know how it goes.
Thanks all for showing an interest in a subject that we all have thougt about at one time or another.
NLXTACY
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If you stay true to the design and structural integrity I would be up for one as well. AND there would be a lot of 80 folks who would jump on board as well.
We build custom roof racks for all types of cruisers.
Building one similar INTI rack would not be a problem.
Here is one full size rack we build for cruisers.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Did you also fabricate/manufacture the gutter-mounts?
Chris
c2
NLXTACY
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Those look like ConFer/Defender/ORU clamps.
Tnagaway, I love your truck man
My DIY roof rack
The man speaks truth. You're looking at $1200-$1400 easy for a roof rack like this. It's the same with rear bumpers. Everyone wants one for $800-$1000 that has receiver, dual swing outs, etc., etc. but that would put a fabricator out of business.
There are some other options to consider. Exiled mentioned MuleEquipped. Check out their website and give 'em a call. When I talked to them they seemed willing to build whatever you could want, and their quality looks great. You can also check out the Front Runner racks from Equipt1. They are aluminum, lots of accessories to go with it, and can be had in various sizes. African Outback is an option as well, and don't forget to check out Aluminess (Aluminum Close-Outs and Specials - Aluminess Products, Inc). They have a sweet, all aluminum rack on closeout.
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My dual swing arm from 4x4 lab is costing be $2100. As long as I get what I want in a roof rack, f it were to cost me $1200-$1400 wouldn't be that bad. But it would have to have all the characteristic I'm searching for.
jbailey: I really like yours as well, but I would want the ability to fold the side rails down and out to make it a flat platform.
Please keep us posted.
jbailey: I really like yours as well, but I would want the ability to fold the side rails down and out to make it a flat platform.
Please keep us posted.
I spent some time yesterday at my metal supply house and on the net looking for the aluminum extrusion that they used on the floor. Not having much luck finding that.
I am thinking I can duplicate the design but my have to take some liberties on the materials.
My thoughts are this are. Offer s flat platform with siderails that fold down or are easily removed. The light guard and can holders are easily added also.
Question.. what overall length would everyone like to see? Could offer a short and a long version but what would you consider short but still useable? I would make the long version long enough to cover the entire roof of my 60.
thoughts?
I am thinking I can duplicate the design but my have to take some liberties on the materials.
My thoughts are this are. Offer s flat platform with siderails that fold down or are easily removed. The light guard and can holders are easily added also.
Question.. what overall length would everyone like to see? Could offer a short and a long version but what would you consider short but still useable? I would make the long version long enough to cover the entire roof of my 60.
thoughts?
I guess I'll chime in with a recommendation for the african outback roof rack that Slee sells. This is a great rack. It's light weight & strong. The top rail comes off to make a flat bed, and it is available with full rails or half rails. The bed is made with aluminum planks that have slots for capturing square nuts, so accessories can be bolted to the rack in almost any position. The parent company makes accessories (hi-lift holders, spot light brackets), but I don't know if Slee can source all the accessories.
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/products_roofracks_main.htm
African Outback
Here's a thread with some pictures of mine: https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/139171-teaser-african-outback-rack-fj60.html
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/products_roofracks_main.htm
African Outback
Here's a thread with some pictures of mine: https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/139171-teaser-african-outback-rack-fj60.html
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Two questions and or comments.
Does Slee make them for the 60?????
Jbailey, I may be driving to VA from SOCAL in Nov and my dad live just outside of Richmond in King and Queens county.
As for the length? All most the entire length of the roof with fold down sides, a platform that can hold a roof top tent but not a solid platform, Needs to be lite, brackets for can holders, and a similar light bar in the front like the IntI and maybe two mounts in the rear for lights as well.
Can anyone think of anything else to add? I need a roof rack so I can use my ladder. lol
Does Slee make them for the 60?????
Jbailey, I may be driving to VA from SOCAL in Nov and my dad live just outside of Richmond in King and Queens county.
As for the length? All most the entire length of the roof with fold down sides, a platform that can hold a roof top tent but not a solid platform, Needs to be lite, brackets for can holders, and a similar light bar in the front like the IntI and maybe two mounts in the rear for lights as well.
Can anyone think of anything else to add? I need a roof rack so I can use my ladder. lol
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JB, I would be very interested to see what you've come up with. Good Luck with it..
