Official 100 Series Inti Roof Rack Install

[LandCruisers4Life]

I'll be tightening the last bolts and nuts this evening. However til then, here are pictures of the sub-frame which is the foundation of the rack.

I designed and fabricated the whole sub-frame. It's relatively light weight and super strong. All welding has very deep penetration and everything is welded throughout.

I put about 6 coats of black paint on this sub-frame to help protect from rust and help it stay nice looking for a long time. If you have any questions, just ask.

These two pictures of me pointing show the 3/16ths inch strap steel that I welded in between the tubing. This gives a lot of structural support. There is a piece in the center of the twin tubes, and a 2" piece on each end of the twin tube configuration where the tubes meet the side rails. The ends of the center piece are not welded, as this open endedness gives stress release from any flexing. The strap on edge acts like a 'strong back'.

 

[1loudLX]

why are the pictures so small, and why is photobucket so slow?

 

[ginericLC]

How thick of steel did you use for the uprights that the Inti will attach to? It looks pretty substantial ie: HEAVY.

 

[1loudLX]

Oh i must have forgot to say, Looks good, nice and strong.

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Those upright plates are 1/4" plate. Very solid, the rack will go no-where....

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Oh i must have forgot to say, Looks good, nice and strong.

Thanks, it's very very strong. I put my whole body weight standing on just one of the side rails with no flex. I weigh 205 lbs. I wanted the foundation bulletproof to make sure it would hold anything I needed.

I am currently rivetting the floor boards to the rack itself. I'll be done before bed.

 

[1loudLX]

the inti rack has the provisions for the roof lights you want or will you have to add to the sub-frame?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Nice, good solution to make it work. I plan to keep the rack I eventually make flush with the upright line of the ARB feet, no wider than that.

 

[dclee]

Nice work, looks strong and well-made. Just a quick question, and don't take this the wrong way, I think you've got a great solution for a great rack. But since you've just added at least an inch of height and probably some significant weight (the absolute enemy of roof racks), was there a specific reason you went with the Inti over something like an African Outback? Just curious.

Thanks,

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Nice work, looks strong and well-made. Just a quick question, and don't take this the wrong way, I think you've got a great solution for a great rack. But since you've just added at least an inch of height and probably some significant weight (the absolute enemy of roof racks), was there a specific reason you went with the Inti over something like an African Outback? Just curious.

Thanks,

Derek-

I added 1 and 3/16ths inch ... however, after seeing the rack sitting on top of the sub-frame, it looks really good. The sub-frame relies on design principles to make it stronger than it should be. The weight of the sub-frame is around 50 lbs or less. Probably about 45 actually. When I made it, I was thinking the same about weight. However I went outside and sized up the 100, and it's a huge, heavy vehicle. So a mere 45-50 lbs more doesn't really equate to much of anything. The Inti rack itself is so light weight, I just put it on top of the sub-frame by standing on a ladder - I did this myself from the passenger side of my cruiser. On top of this, the sub-frame really hugs the lines of the vehicle. You will see what I am speaking of when I get it done and slap some more pics up.

I am writing this outside on the hood of my cruiser right now

I was sitting on top of the flooring putting bolts in to secure the rack to the sub-frame. It just feels so solid. I am using 3/8" bolts to secure the rack to the sub-frame, utilizing the existing holes that normally the gutter mounts would bolt onto which would, again normally, then attach to a gutter mount.

I went with the Inti for several reasons. First I do like the looks of the rack, and it's a proven performer. Lots of the west coast sindicate are running them and loading tons of stuff with no problems. Two, they are very light weight, and have a (in answer to 1LoudLX's question) Lamp Guard for your front rack lights. This in itself is very nice as it protects the lamps from tree limbs, brush and other stuff. The rack has built in tabs to attach limb risers. I plan to do this once I get my ARB front bumper.

Why did I go with this rack rather than an African Outback? Because it's different, because not everyone has one, and I like the looks of it. I was told I would at this time have the only 100 series LC with an Inti rack on it in the world. For now, I guess I do until someone comes forward

Gotta get back to work..... Will post a picture or two at least before I turn in tonight. Of course it will be a night time picture!

 

[Trunk Monkey]

So a mere 45-50 lbs more doesn't really equate to much of anything.

40-50 inside the truck isn't anything, but on the lid it's noticeable. If you haven't driven or wheeled with a rack on (loaded or not), take it easy for awhile. Emergency moves on road will change, your COG off road will too. I put a full length ARB rack (steel, easily 100 lbs) on my 80 and hated how it handled. Next rack will be aluminum and low.

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

It's on.... and it looks AWESOME......

I'll take some pics and upload em.

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

40-50 inside the truck isn't anything, but on the lid it's noticeable. If you haven't driven or wheeled with a rack on (loaded or not), take it easy for awhile. Emergency moves on road will change, your COG off road will too. I put a full length ARB rack (steel, easily 100 lbs) on my 80 and hated how it handled. Next rack will be aluminum and low.

We have a Land Rover with a rack on it and have been wheeling with stuff on top. When I took a test drive with the sub-frame the COG seemed about the same. I did some maneuvering etc and no problems. I'm going to take it for a spin now to see how it handles. It's all complete. I took some pics, and I'll upload em when I get back.......

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Ok of course it was midnight when I snapped these pictures..... I'll take some more in the daylight...

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Sub-frame steel is as follows....

6 pieces of 1"x1" tubular steel, 1/16th inch thick walls.
2 pieces of 2"x2" steel angle, 3/16th inch thick.

Pieces of steel strap, 3/16th inch thick, used as internal stiffeners in between double cross member tubes, and at ends of tubes.

6 pieces of 4"x4" steel plate, 1/4" thick to attach rack to.


All fasteners either used Nylock nuts, or were threadlocked if bolt was going into a tapped hole. Bolts which were fastened to the actual roof had PVC gasket maker applied to threads and inside hole. PVC gasket maker was also applied to underside of ARB roof rack mount plates. Lock washers used where needed.


If you have questions, please feel free to ask. I took the vehicle for a test drive, and the Light Cage/Guard makes a bit of noise. Otherwise, there isn't really much difference in actual performance of the vehicle.

 

[macneill]

Looks great. Looks heavy.

And I second the "Why are the pix so small?"

 

[pint]

Great work. I'll bet the neighbors love you out there cutting and welding stuff until the wee hours of the morning! Hehehe.

 

[ginericLC]

Because it's different, because not everyone has one, and I like the looks of it. I was told I would at this time have the only 100 series LC with an Inti rack on it in the world. For now, I guess I do until someone comes forward

NOPE! You aren't the only one Sorry to burst your bubble but there is another.

 

[alvarorb]

Torrey,

It looks great. Take some pics during the day to see it better.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Gonna take em today, Alvaro.


Gineric - Not bursting my bubble, but I'd like to see it.


Macneill - Not heavy.