Slim J-Moose rack?

[therealg]

Does anyone see a reason not to use the Rack seen here, Steel Bi-folding ATV Ramps, for a Moose rack build? it looks to be a little heavier (not that 10-15lbs. really makes a huge difference) but it is also only 1" tall. i know it wouldn't make a huge diffrence, but i really like the look of The Baja and DiamondRax slim racks. And it's rated at 1000lbs instead of 1200lbs. Not like i'm putting that much up anyways. Any thoughts, suggestions?

 

[MoGas]

Not to hijack but I'm selling a set of ramps that I already welded together. I'm asking $75 bucks and it weighs 19 lbs.

 

[mickeyt]

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[Tyler93]

I would still go aluminum so as to avoid rust and the weight savings. Their isn't a cost savings (especially if you are paying $30 shipping). 44" wide....I would prefer wider. Would you powdercoat or spray paint the steel?

 

[therealg]

All the Aluminum ramps i see are about 44"-48" wide. I prefer the full square rung ramps and the steel would save me $50. I was just wondering if there was anyone who had also considered this. I would probably just paint it. It would see a ton of use. Mostly additional lightning and the occasional thing or two strapped up there. I would love the ramp you're selling, but shipping would kill me. It was just a thought. Anything i do will have to wait till after tax season anyways.

 

[Tyler93]

Aluminum isn't $50 more expensive, you just need to shop around. 47.5" wide. 1000 lb rating. No rusting or maintenance. Lower center of gravity. $79 @ cabelas with shipping cheaper than $30. Free shipping if you spend $99 actually. Add something to your order. No brainer.
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[angerhater]

looks like the cabella is where I would start...add good guttermounts ...likely finished @ about 300$...
the issue would be its front edge above the sunroof..FWIW the 4 factory rack rails are 45"...the entire roof is about 84"ish

 

[wasnt me]

This one looks tempting with free shipping.
I would reinf the gutter mounts and modify it a bit.

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[Slabsides45]

Never seen chicks in heels loading ATV's. Hmm. And I call OUR area redneck....

 

[therealg]

I just wish someone made an aluminum rack that was only 1" tall. I love the thin, low-profile look. Maybe I'll just have to keep looking. And i would probably use the cheap aerasol bed-liner on the steel, sealed and treated for life that way.