Custom homemade roof rack. Tell me what you think.

redwingsfan008 · 07-20-2008, 12:41 PM

This is a roof rack i made a couple weeks ago and i think it is pretty awesome just wondering what everyone else thinks.

This is a pic of it from the side.

This is the front of the rack.

This is how i have the tire mounted up there.

This is a pic of the top of it.

tested out the stock IFS flex, or lack thereof today also thought i would include the pic. Tell me what you all think.

Wombosi · 07-20-2008, 12:50 PM

Dude that thing is BUILT! Great job. Not only does it look good but you could probably put a couple elk on that thing.

toyNG · 07-20-2008, 12:52 PM

looks good man! great job.

94Runner4x4 · 07-20-2008, 01:40 PM

looks heavy duty! nice job!

corax · 07-20-2008, 02:00 PM

nice work, but it kinda looks like it's on backwards with the tall part at the front

(I was gonna blast you at first for attaching the spare with bungees till I saw the bolt running through it )

redwingsfan008 · 07-20-2008, 05:28 PM

Yeah i know it kinda looks backwards but i liked it that way because it matches the lines of the decals. Also i kind of think it makes it look like i am moving fast. it would be more aerodynamic the other way.

As for my tire connection it looks like it is only being held down by the net from every angle but right ontop or inside looking through the sun roof. I actually had a cop come up to me in a parking lot because he was worried that it was just held up there by a bungie net. I also drilled through the bolt and put a small padlock through it so it won't get stolen.

scuba · 07-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Nice work.
I like it

bigt · 07-20-2008, 05:47 PM

to the junkyard get some aisin hubs for that classic TOYOTA loooook

i agree looks like a elk could go right on top of that bad boy!

TOYOTA 1 · 07-20-2008, 05:58 PM

looks good, and stout. i would turn it around though.

redwingsfan008 · 07-20-2008, 06:52 PM

I would like to get some lockouts (sounds like Aisin is the only way to go) but i am too much of a poor college student right now.

RobD · 07-20-2008, 08:52 PM

Ya know, I was looking at your IFS flex pics and discovered that if you squint just a little, your licence plate says "GIRLY".

Al's Chop Shop · 07-24-2008, 04:33 PM

nice shelving.

Al

ocdropzone · 07-24-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al's Chop Shop

nice shelving.

Al

that is what I was thinking, looks like some shelving brackets...but it works..

You need to flip it around 180* so that the thin part it up front, IMO it looks like crap the way you have it with the wide side towards the front. other than than it works...

edit: also i would put some nylon lock nuts on those u-bolts, or at least some lock washers though I know you already cut the u bolts off flush...

addicted56 · 08-07-2008, 03:19 AM

What is that, that you used for the flooring material...some sort of fencing/kenel matarial?? I'm looking at building one for my 4-runner.

I like it by the way..Might want to move the tire to the bed (or under it) so you can use your rack to carry more stuff you would need to get to more often then a spare.

redwingsfan008 · 08-08-2008, 05:52 AM

The racking is actually pallet rack decking that I got from my work and is relatively cheap if you can find a section. I like it because it has the three support pieces going acrossed it which makes for a really sturdy rack. The side rails are actually pieces from a Under Armor display rack that was left in storage at my dad's warehouse. The rack in all cost me less than twenty and that was just for all of the hardware. With a little ingenuity and some patients finding materials a lot can be done for real cheap.

07-20-2008, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
redwingsfan008 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Front Range Colorado Posts: 9	Custom homemade roof rack. Tell me what you think. This is a roof rack i made a couple weeks ago and i think it is pretty awesome just wondering what everyone else thinks. This is a pic of it from the side. This is the front of the rack. This is how i have the tire mounted up there. This is a pic of the top of it. tested out the stock IFS flex, or lack thereof today also thought i would include the pic. Tell me what you all think. __________________ 1992 Ex-Cab P/U 3.0L, ISR, 5-Speed, Custom Axe/Shovel rack, Custom Roof Rack, Front Tow Point, and Pro Runner Light Bar.

07-20-2008, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wombosi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 39	Dude that thing is BUILT! Great job. Not only does it look good but you could probably put a couple elk on that thing. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner 3VZE 3.0L V6 5-speed w/ 156k miles 150+ hp Hydrogen Booster (Testing Phase) 4x4" Alpine Type "S" speakers w/ Soundstorm Amp 2x12" Alpine Type "S" subwoofers w/ Pioneer Amp Catch-Can Mod, Intake Mod, Light and Blinker Mods 1999 Toyota Solara 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 auto w/ 85k miles 200 hp

07-20-2008, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 164	looks good man! great job. __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 31x10.5 BFG All-Terrains, Ranchos, 2" body lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders

07-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
94Runner4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville/Statesboro, GA Posts: 359	looks heavy duty! nice job! __________________ 95 4Runner 4x4 - Drilled Air Box, 33x12.50 BFG's, Midland CB/PA, Polk Audio Mid Range Speakers, Stock CD/Tape Deck, Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, Herculined Tailgate/Rocker Panels, Coleman Safari Roof Rack, All Chrome (Mirrors, Windshield Trim, Door Handles, License Plate Frame, and Grill) painted black, 1" 4Crawler Body Lift, 15x8 Cragar Wheels, 1 Regular Transmission Cooler (in-series with stock AT Cooler), Old Man Emu Rear Lift Coils, Rear Pro Comp Shocks, BJ Spacers, Front SkyJacker Shocks

07-20-2008, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
corax Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Cal - near Valencia Posts: 206	nice work, but it kinda looks like it's on backwards with the tall part at the front (I was gonna blast you at first for attaching the spare with bungees till I saw the bolt running through it ) __________________ '88 4runner SR5 - 3.0 7MGE eng swap - Marlin HD W56 - 4.56 V6 Thirds - '82 Toyota Celica Supra LSD up front - 32"x11.5" BFG AT KO's - NWMP Aux Gas Tank - home fab front and rear bumpers - Hannemann fenders "Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond

07-20-2008, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
redwingsfan008 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Front Range Colorado Posts: 9	Yeah i know it kinda looks backwards but i liked it that way because it matches the lines of the decals. Also i kind of think it makes it look like i am moving fast. it would be more aerodynamic the other way. As for my tire connection it looks like it is only being held down by the net from every angle but right ontop or inside looking through the sun roof. I actually had a cop come up to me in a parking lot because he was worried that it was just held up there by a bungie net. I also drilled through the bolt and put a small padlock through it so it won't get stolen. __________________ 1992 Ex-Cab P/U 3.0L, ISR, 5-Speed, Custom Axe/Shovel rack, Custom Roof Rack, Front Tow Point, and Pro Runner Light Bar.

07-20-2008, 05:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,481	to the junkyard get some aisin hubs for that classic TOYOTA loooook i agree looks like a elk could go right on top of that bad boy! __________________ dd 4runner 93 midnight blue 22re , sirius radio 2 12 inch kickers. 6 speakers. trail ifs rig 94 gold 4runner 22re no options 32.11.50.15 MUD KINGS aisin hubs,WELDED rear homemade snorkel cb radio new clutch,calipers pads rotors,pass cv axle, brake lines,battery new dd/rock bugy project FUTURE FJ-60 AXLE S.A.S 22r 1987 green pickup bobbed 24 inch. comes with lots of spare parts! havent picked up yet

07-20-2008, 05:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
TOYOTA 1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: oregon Posts: 810	looks good, and stout. i would turn it around though. __________________ 91 toyota stdrd cab short bed 22re 5spd. sas'ed hy steer. 3.5" tuff country e-z ride springs in the front. 5" allpro longtravels in the rear. es 9000's, 12" tg long spline front d shaft. k&n 35x10.50x15 boggers. cobra cb/ashtray mod, 3' firestick. etc. 2000 toyota tacoma xtra cab sr5, 3"revtek,285/70/17 coopers stt, clear tails, injen short ram intake, obx header, flowmaster, etc. 2001 toyota camry, the girlfriends, Sierra Club sucks!

07-20-2008, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
redwingsfan008 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Front Range Colorado Posts: 9	I would like to get some lockouts (sounds like Aisin is the only way to go) but i am too much of a poor college student right now. __________________ 1992 Ex-Cab P/U 3.0L, ISR, 5-Speed, Custom Axe/Shovel rack, Custom Roof Rack, Front Tow Point, and Pro Runner Light Bar.

07-20-2008, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 834	Ya know, I was looking at your IFS flex pics and discovered that if you squint just a little, your licence plate says "GIRLY". __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

07-24-2008, 04:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Al's Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 179	nice shelving. Al __________________ 81 Toyota pickup - DD and mild wheeler 22r, 5spd, 4x4, longbed on 33's... about to get custom rears up front w/ downey shackles, chev 63's out back with a double shackle and 36's.... 79 Jeep Cherokee Widetrack "Kronk" - The Build TBI350, SM465, NP205, Hydraulic clutch, Hydroboost, Custom aluminum racing radiator, Flowtech headers, SOA D44HD w/ Hi-steer, D60, 36" TSL/SX's, LED tail conversion.... My carbon footprint is bigger than yours

08-07-2008, 03:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
addicted56 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 102	What is that, that you used for the flooring material...some sort of fencing/kenel matarial?? I'm looking at building one for my 4-runner. I like it by the way..Might want to move the tire to the bed (or under it) so you can use your rack to carry more stuff you would need to get to more often then a spare. __________________ Addicted to all thing automotive 1956 Ford F-100 (Cummins 4bt) 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser (Soon to be OM617) 1968 Dodge Power Wagon (Slant 6..no plans yet) 1997 Ford F0250 (Power Stroke) 2006 Volkswagon Jetta (1.9L TD)..."Wife's Ride" Last edited by addicted56 : 08-07-2008 at 03:36 AM.

08-08-2008, 05:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
redwingsfan008 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Front Range Colorado Posts: 9	The racking is actually pallet rack decking that I got from my work and is relatively cheap if you can find a section. I like it because it has the three support pieces going acrossed it which makes for a really sturdy rack. The side rails are actually pieces from a Under Armor display rack that was left in storage at my dad's warehouse. The rack in all cost me less than twenty and that was just for all of the hardware. With a little ingenuity and some patients finding materials a lot can be done for real cheap. __________________ 1992 Ex-Cab P/U 3.0L, ISR, 5-Speed, Custom Axe/Shovel rack, Custom Roof Rack, Front Tow Point, and Pro Runner Light Bar.

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