Pictures of your Maxtrax mounting solution?

[CharlieS]

I've looked at that harness but I don't know it it will work for 4 extreme boards. It was made for the normal ones. 4 extremes stacked together are thicker as they don't nest as well.

Not sure about that, I just have 4 of the regular Maxtrax boards.

Says it will fit five, or four very muddy ones.

They're basically just big hooks with a clever strap to hold the boards on.

The Maxtrax pin style work fine, but the downside is that once you get some dirt/mud/etc, on them they don't latch very easily. Great for the mall, not so much for the trail.

 

[PharmerDan100]

DIY Maxtrax Mounting Solution for Factory Roof Rack

Wanted to share what I did since I hadn't seen this method on YouTube or the forums. Materials: Maxtrax pins (17mm option) Mending plates x8 Bolts, nuts, flat washers, lock washers x8 Weather seal strip (auto/marine grade) (Drill bit to widen hole on mending plates it the pins don't fit the...

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Posted my approach in the 100 forum

 

[RHIN0]

Anyone in Hamptonroads. We are assembling Wednesday August 7th 630p at Ynot Pizza on Volvo pkwy

 

[Land949Cruiser]

Lol!
4Runners can mount to their Widdle Wadders.

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Having scored a set of Maxtrax Extremes from a Rivian for cheap I too was looking for solutions. Inspired by @grinchy using the Yakima Might Mounts 23H I came up with a very simple solution that can be installed and removed in a matter of minutes on a factory rack.

• Yakima Might Mounts 23H (set of four)
• Yakima 5/16 hex key (set of four )
• Carriage Bolt 5/16" x 3 1/2" course thread (set of four)
• Washers

I am going to replace the washers with a 3D printed part for a cleaner mounting. I used them as a mockup but there no reason why one could not to use them as shown. Overall it is very low profile.

Installation is easy-peasy. Place mounts on rails, align maxtrax over mounts, thread bolts through, tighten hex key. Done.

Originally I wanted to go with the bolt coming up from the bottom but there is not enough clearance between the roof and mount. It can be done if one assembles the mount while the rail is off. But that removes the quick and easy. Also the hex keys cannot be used as they are too long. I have thumbwheels which will work and does not require washers.

In total the cost for all the parts new is ~$70.

 

[CharlieS]

Having scored a set of Maxtrax Extremes from a Rivian for cheap I too was looking for solutions. Inspired by @grinchy using the Yakima Might Mounts 23H I came up with a very simple solution that can be installed and removed in a matter of minutes on a factory rack.

• Yakima Might Mounts 23H (set of four)
• Yakima 5/16 hex key (set of four )
• Carriage Bolt 5/16" x 3 1/2" course thread (set of four)
• Washers

I am going to replace the washers with a 3D printed part for a cleaner mounting. I used them as a mockup but there no reason why one could not to use them as shown. Overall it is very low profile.

Installation is easy-peasy. Place mounts on rails, align maxtrax over mounts, thread bolts through, tighten hex key. Done.

Originally I wanted to go with the bolt coming up from the bottom but there is not enough clearance between the roof and mount. It can be done if one assembles the mount while the rail is off. But that removes the quick and easy. Also the hex keys cannot be used as they are too long. I have thumbwheels which will work and does not require washers.

In total the cost for all the parts new is ~$70.

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That works, but so does four drilled holes and a set of maxtrax mounting pins.

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

That works, but so does four drilled holes and a set of maxtrax mounting pins.

I think you missed your thread title : Pictures of your Maxtrax mounting solution. I posted my solution

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[CharlieS]

I think you missed your thread title : Pictures of your Maxtrax mounting solution. I posted my solution

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Pretty sure i've posted several solutions.

 

[Fisher23]

Those mounting pins do not corrode.. bolts I think they need some waterproof grease on them.

 

[CharlieS]

Those mounting pins do not

Galling is the main issue,

 

[gasman4u]

Homebrew Yakima mega load road warrior (whatever) rack solution using Kaon folding max traxx mount and some Amazon black plastic universal mounting hardware plus stainless bolts/washers and blue loc tite. It’s not the prettiest belle of the ball, but gets the job done without me having to stow the traxx inside or strapped down.

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Those mounting pins do not corrode.. bolts I think they need some waterproof grease on them.

For exterior use yellow zinc plated hardware should be used. Such carriage bolts were hard to find immediately. I have since located some online and will be using them with the 3d printed part I am making to replace the washers.

 

[gasman4u]

For exterior use yellow zinc plated hardware should be used. Such carriage bolts were hard to find immediately. I have since located some online and will be using them with the 3d printed part I am making to replace the washers.

You using PETG as your substrate?

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

You using PETG as your substrate?

Will be using ASA.

 

[Bunga]

I have two pairs of TRED Pros that I mounted to a Vuctory 4x4 side panel. The traction boards weigh 32 pounds altogether. The side panel is only rated to 20 pounds so I added two extra mounting cups which I assume brings the dynamic load rating up to 60 lbs. Added a couple zip ties for piece of mind, no issues so far.
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How did this work out?

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Here is the test print of the part. Overall a perfect fit for the keyhole. The square hole for the carriage bolt needs to be at bit smaller.

A followup. The square hole was made smaller so less twisting of the bolt. And instead of a square hole all the way through once in past the cap it is round which made the sidewall thicker. We made a run using ASA and they came out perfectly.