Where to buy roof rack gutter mounts on a budget? (1 Viewer)

[FJ502]

We are looking for a good supplier of roof rack mounts for buliding racks.

Myself, Crusified and his dad are going to build 3 racks at the same time and will probably each go with 6 gutter mounts. A local shop makes them but they are $40 a pop so were reluctant to drop $240 a rig on just the mounts.

I saw a thread on how to make your own but it looks difficult...

And links/ recommendations would be great!

 

[RockDoc]

One option: https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/185861-hd-roofrack-clamps.html

 

[doug720]

I used the mounts mentioned above on the rack I made for my my 60. They work great, are quite strong and he is a pleasure to do business with. I used 5 mounts, 2 on each side and 1 in the center rear. The rear one is good as that is where my ladder mounts and I climb up.

Doug

 

[scarydriver]

These are the cheapest ones I've found at $39/4 or $58/6. The point that sits into the gutter is a little small for my taste, though. It seems like it would put too much weight onto a very small portion of the gutter... but it's an option to consider!

Jeep Cherokee XJ Roof Rack Mounts: JcrOffroad, Inc.

 

[sirenmoses]

craigslist Thule or Yakima.

Just make sure they are the base version raingutter towers...

 

[Rodroo]

I have a set of these and love them. Now, I don't like my roof rack/roof bars on all the time, so I want the option to take it off with our much effort.

Quick-N-Easy Car Top Racks - Set

 

[Spike Strip]

Mark at Marksoffroad.net has these made to his own design. CALL HIM (see my sig line)

https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/373780-200-marks-new-roof-rack-clamps.html

I've seen them - Very heavy duty.

Maybe discounts for volume? Call him. Tell him Spike sent ya.

 

[Devortex]

X2 on what Spike said or go with these Gutter Mounted Roofrack Brackets

Don't go cheap on the mounts, you don't want them to fail when you are on the trail with the rack full of gear. A lot of the stuff you see for 40-50 bucks a set is low quality steel that will deform/ break with modest lateral pressure.

 

[FJ502]

Ok, just put in an order for 24 mounts from Mark. That will be 8 per rig, and I think they will be pretty stout.

Hope these are done in time for hunting season...

 

[Pighead]

That IS a good deal. I couldn't find those clamps when I looked at Mark's site, plus I wanted them fast, so I got them from another 'Mud vendor.
Heavy Duty Rain Gutter Clamps For Sale by DiamondRax
8 for my rack, I like 'em.

 

[FL cruiser]

Pik-N-Pull $2.50 each. Look at ladder racks on old plumbing and telephone trucks.

see post #17

https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/383379-your-ideal-roof-rack-size.html

 

[thebigredrocker]

Mark’s roof rack clamp

FJ55 ConFerr rack mount picture by CruuserDan

Con-Ferr roof rack brackets built by Mark’s Off-Road
Burbank, CA
1 (818) 953-9230

 

[decoco]

Seems like mark is no longer making his ?

I’m looking for some leads on quality and affordability.

 

[65swb45]

Seems like mark is no longer making his ?

I’m looking for some leads on quality and affordability.

Where did you get that idea?

 

[decoco]

Where did you get that idea?

On my phone but went on the website and the domain was for sale couldn’t find any more info.

 

[Spike Strip]

@decoco

www.marksoffroad.NET --- IF you type .COM it's a different domain ...

Just sayin' ...

 

[dogfishlake]

Where did you get that idea?

Hahaha!

 

[dogfishlake]

I vote for options above.

If you have to make your own, and can weld strong/safe (don't be killing anyone with a cold welded rack blowing off your roof), you can make a plate down from the rack with a 1/2" nut welded to it, then drop a grade 8 -5/16 bolt through that to a piece of 1/2"x1/2" angle to grab the drip rail. A lock nut cinches it down. Sounds hokey but works great. You kinda have to tack it in place so mask the truck off and don't burn the glass with spatter (ask me how I know).

In other words, buy mounts from a vendor here on mud lol

 

[decoco]

@decoco

www.marksoffroad.NET --- IF you type .COM it's a different domain ...

Just sayin' ...

I followed a link in a post that I found on this thread, if it affects your business line you may want to track it down to clean it up so people like me don’t go thinking this is no longer an option

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Trail Tailor-- I just placed an order for another round of laser cut adjustable mounts --2-3 weeks out

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