Show me your racks (1 Viewer)

[emr88]

Not the best pic, but here is a rack I just built. 6 Gamviti rain gutter mounts bolted to 80/20 10 series 2" crossbars (50" across, same as Prinsu), tied together with 2" aluminum plate for the sides. It's pretty solid for a DIY bolt together rack, but was a pain to build. My buddy says it looks like a bed frame.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

This rack came with my rig and I am very impressed. I have only seen a couple other 80's with these racks. The brand is INTI and someone told me they were made in Venezuela so now they are not importable.

I think a guy could make a copy by modifying a bowfin or prinsu type rack.

It might not be the best rack for a roof mounted tent but I love it for carrying my springbar tent and other gear for extended camping/hunting trips.

 

[sco00ter]

 

[bencallaway]

Currently debating as to whether or not I should get a roof rack for my cruiser. Personally, I love the slick look of a cruiser without a rack, but I have seem some trucks that look mean as hell with their rack. Kindly asking yall to post a picture of your truck with (or even without) a rack, and possibly the name of the rack you have so I can shop around and see If I like anything.

Don’t get a rack just for looks.

 

[SHREG]

We got the Prinsu in December. Love it, low profile priced right. So far its been fantastic.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Don’t get a rack just for looks.

Haha, don't get a roof top tent just for looks. I think that is the #1 motivating factor for 90% of all roof top tents sold.

 

[lumbee1]

Not the best pic, but here is a rack I just built. 6 Gamviti rain gutter mounts bolted to 80/20 10 series 2" crossbars (50" across, same as Prinsu), tied together with 2" aluminum plate for the sides. It's pretty solid for a DIY bolt together rack, but was a pain to build. My buddy says it looks like a bed frame.

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Very nice! It sorta looks like a bed frame.

 

[Aloha Jen]

>Show me your racks

Well that is a bit presumptuous.

It appears there is only one poster so far ITT who has listened anyway. I'm glad this is still a family site.

Hey, I passed up on at least 10 pics that the weirdos on this site would have said are not family friendly. I think I did pretty good with the posted photo at appeasing those folks on here that have never been to a beach before or are unfamiliar with the fact that people wear swimsuits at said beaches.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Hey, I passed up on at least 10 pics that the weirdos on this site would have said are not family friendly. I think I did pretty good with the posted photo at appeasing those folks on here that have never been to a beach before or are unfamiliar with the fact that people wear swimsuits at said beaches.

Glad to see you posting up in the 80 series forum Aloha Jen.

I hate the haters..... Don't let them bring you down, they are just jealous so they ruin it for everyone. Heck, I am surprised some anti hunter hasn't flagged the rack picture I posted.

 

[arndog123]

Factory rack still works for me, i have a Smittybilt awning on it and it's perfectly fine for what I need it for. View attachment 2615181

Factory rack still works for me, i have a Smittybilt awning on it and it's perfectly fine for what I need it for. View attachment 2615181

Can you post pics/details on how you mounted the awning? Thanks.

 

[ATXnative]

DIY rack with 80/20 that holds my solar panels flush to top of rack (they're mounted in this pic) and lighter stuff I just need out of the way

 

[Bludozer]

Hey, I passed up on at least 10 pics that the weirdos on this site would have said are not family friendly. I think I did pretty good with the posted photo at appeasing those folks on here that have never been to a beach before or are unfamiliar with the fact that people wear swimsuits at said beaches.

I have not forgotten #swimsuitgate2018 or whatever it was. Thank god you've learned that standard beachwear is apparently not permitted on the incredibly serious anti-jeep japanese truck forum.

 

[bicycleagent003]

No one has an ARB rack on their 80?

 

[NorCal97]

No one has an ARB rack on their 80?

I think plenty of folks do. Still my favorite, for my needs.

Roof Rack

I've been using an ARB 3/4 length rack for about 15 years and it has done everything I've needed it to do. By far the best thing I ever did with it was mount a Thule on top. Now I can just toss things in the Thule and not have to worry about strapping everything down.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

 

[Jhnpv]

Here are pics of my ‘97 with and w/o a Bowfin Cruisers rack. View attachment 2614686View attachment 2614687I installed a 270 awning on the driver side last week and will install an Eezi Awn Swift awning on the passenger side today when it shows up. Eventually a roof top tent will be mounted as well.

I actually like the look of the stock rack on my LX but want to mount an awning on it too. Haven’t decided what I’ll do yet.
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Slick, thanks for posting with/without. What rear bumper is that, and did it come with the tire/jerry can mount?

 

[Jhnpv]

Just curious... what’s the roof load rating of an 80 series?

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Also curious. Can only seem to find ratings for 100 series and up, but I'm still looking. I'll let you know if I find it, mind doing the same?

 

[Jhnpv]

Prinsu here....holds a lot of surfboards!
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Is that the original paint on your cruiser, or has it been repainted? Looks great.

 

[arndog123]

Slick, thanks for posting with/without. What rear bumper is that, and did it come with the tire/jerry can mount?

It’s a Slee rear bumper and comes with the tire carrier. The gas can basket is an option. Love the bumper so much I recently installed one on my LX too.

 

[Jhnpv]

Don’t get a rack just for looks.

True, but some roof racks are more aesthetically pleasing than others.