NEW HOW-TO TECH: 80 Series Aluminum Roof Rack

[hoch]

Bumping this up. I'm going to be mounting this on Yakima crossbars (just two for now). I've been thinking about mounting options. I like the u bolt idea, but I'd like the top part free from bolts jutting up at every corner. Any other ideas?

 

[77cruiser]

Does anyone have a PDF of this Write up or it saved somehow where i could use it? it appears as though @WildYoats does not have the website domain anymore with the rack or bumper info. If you have it shoot me a PM or an email or a link! Joshjones77@hotmail.com is my email.
Thanks to everyone!
-Josh

 

[lumbee1]

I built a J-moose roof rack following a @WildYoats website. I picked up the rack for $79 from Cabelas and Gamiviti gutter mounts. I cut off the hinges, bolted the two racks together, added 1.5" strips, and extensions to the front and back. I think I calculated cost at $400.

I love this rack and wouldn't hesitate to build another one exactly like it. I've modified it for kayak holders, awning mounts, and my roof top carrier mounts to it securely. Since it is a flat rack, it is easy to install oversized items on top and I don't have to worry about the aluminum rusting.

 

[fuzzywuzzy]

Also having trouble connecting to the site. I keep getting redirected to ww5.wildyoats.com which is a spam splash page.

 

[77cruiser]

Also having trouble connecting to the site. I keep getting redirected to ww5.wildyoats.com which is a spam splash page.

Maybe @WildYoats will chime in. I had same issue

 

[RFB]

I built a J-moose roof rack following a @WildYoats website. I picked up the rack for $79 from Cabelas and Gamiviti gutter mounts. I cut off the hinges, bolted the two racks together, added 1.5" strips, and extensions to the front and back. I think I calculated cost at $400.

I love this rack and wouldn't hesitate to build another one exactly like it. I've modified it for kayak holders, awning mounts, and my roof top carrier mounts to it securely. Since it is a flat rack, it is easy to install oversized items on top and I don't have to worry about the aluminum rusting.

Last pic is EPIC

 

[gummycarbs]

Cool RTT.

 

[Technician1985]

Site is down, where are you guys getting the gutter mount things?

 

[TXBruiser]

Site is down, where are you guys getting the gutter mount things?

I am not sure if you are looking for a specific gutter mount, but I made my own custom Rack years ago and used these gutter mounts with great success.
Products

 

[lumbee1]

Site is down, where are you guys getting the gutter mount things?

I used the 30*/60* gutter mounts to keep the rack as low as possible. I will say the aluminum on my rack has help up great but the powder coating on the gutter mounts is starting to fail along the edges. This summer I am going to pull them apart sand blast the powder off, remove the sharp edges, and finally repaint them matte black.
Rain Gutter Towers

 

[TXBruiser]

Agreed with @lumbee1 statement about powder coating failing. Not a hard fix, but annoying since the great part of an aluminum rack is the no maintenance.

 

[samP504]

Howdy folks-

Looking for a stout idea for making your own FULL aluminum roof rack? Try this one out! I am calling it the "J-Moose" rack....Read the tech article I did below:

Some quick specs:

FULL Aluminum
1250 lb. capacity!
Weight of about 50 lbs
And best of all, less than about $375 to make on your own!

READ THE J-MOOSE HOW TO ARTICLE HERE

As some of you know, I purchased my 80 a few weeks ago, here is the latest shot of her, I have been going nuts on it with mods! Stay tuned for more on it as well.

I'll post up some pics of my light tabs I made too....They are drying as we speak and I will mount the four Hellas tomorrow!
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So apparently your site was hacked or something. some weird software is being presented to me when I click on the link? do you ahve that write up somewhere else?