roof rack buildup

[esde]

Getting ready to start a cargo rack for my 80, I'll use it to haul lumber and steel to my shop(not that much) and my 16' cedar canoe. I'll be removing the stock rack and was thinking that maybe I could incorporate the stock mounting points for support. Or maybe I should just seal the holes and go with 3 rain gutter mounts per side? The rack will weigh around 30-40lbs I think, and the most I see loading onto it is 150lbs. Any suggestions welcome, Thanks, Seth

 

[Cruiserdrew]

The only suggestion I would make is to not rely on the stock mount points. They are literally tiny nutsets pressed into the sheet metal, with no backing and no strength. Do a search and look at all the damage these cheapo rack mounts have done.

 

[e9999]

watch out for the steel sliding forward in an emergency stop. You may want to have some solid "arrestor" system up there...

 

[esde]

I bought a set of four of the permanent mount racheting load straps, they're smaller versions of the ones used on big delivery trucks. Thought I'd use them to ensure that whatever gets cinched down really tight.

 

[Tuner]

Take a look at this thread for many tips...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=59928&highlight=wildyoats

 

[Beowulf]

I'll be removing the stock rack and was thinking that maybe I could incorporate the stock mounting points for support. Or maybe I should just seal the holes and go with 3 rain gutter mounts per side?

As Andrew said, don't use the stock mounting points. I believe you will come to the same conclusion after you remove the rack. Rain gutter mounts are the way to go. You have several choices including the ones mentioned in the above link along with the usual Thule and Yakima mounts. I would lean to the Yakima.

-B-

 

[TX_TLC]

As Andrew said, don't use the stock mounting points. I believe you will come to the same conclusion after you remove the rack. Rain gutter mounts are the way to go. You have several choices including the ones mentioned in the above link along with the usual Thule and Yakima mounts. I would lean to the Yakima.

-B-

+1, but I prefer the Thule....really is a square vs. round preferance...

 

[e9999]

I bought a set of four of the permanent mount racheting load straps, they're smaller versions of the ones used on big delivery trucks. Thought I'd use them to ensure that whatever gets cinched down really tight.

that won't do much good in preventing steel tubes etc from being thrown forward... you'd need a positive stop I would think