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Roof Rack

Brent

Brent

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City
Canyon Lake
State
TX
Decided I wanted to add a roof rack to carry my camping gear and kayaks. After looking everywhere I could on the net, I determined I needed to build my own.....Racks are hard to find for Scramblers! I decided to go with 1" emt conduit for 90% of the rack and 1" rigid for the supporting frame underneath. I still need to have it powder coated (black) and mount some rails to allow it to slide off the back, also making a canopy. I'll post some more pics when I get it done.

BTW the total cost so far is about $40-$50 dollars, with an estimated $100 in powder coating.......much better than $700!
 
Brent, That really looks great :thumbsup:. You did that yourself ? How long did it take you ? Makes me want a hobby that requires a roof rack. Looks outstanding even before the powdercoat. Chris
 
Thanks, It took about a day to build, fun project though. I'll post some finished pictures, in case anyone is looking for some ideas to build themselves one.
 
:popcorn::popcorn: I am liking it ! I am just north of you a couple of turns... Hmmmm :smokin::smokin:
 
I am definitely interested in how this turns out and any build details. Yes please post pics & provide details when you get it done. I just bought a Scrambler & will pick it up in 2 weeks. ihave Top-five roof rack off my TJ Iam selling & like how it ties into the rear by the frame without drilling holes in the body. I would like to explore combining the two. Yours looks SHARP!
 
Wow...that's great looking! Cool design!
 
Very impressive!

Outstanding job! Only a day?? "Ya gotta be good to make it look easy"... :bow:
 
The rack is great. Would look really good on a lifted Postal or Overlander with large tires. Would give it that Expedition look.
 
Expedition???

Somebody say expedition? haha.
Man...That looks great!!! I wish I could knock mine out in a day...sigh. So the conduit you used is galvanized, right? did you not have issues cleaning it all before welding? Pleas post more pics!!:bow:
 
Pics

Thanks everyone. It really was simple to build and does'nt require alot of fab skills. A 1" conduit bender from home depot and few sticks of conduit and your off. The galvanized metal I only cleaned the welds before taking to powder coat. I did use rigid 1" galvanized metal for the three support beams, the rest is emt. here's some more pics after the powder coat and with the kayaks on top. I added a little shovel to attach to the side.:twocents:
 
more pics

I'll get some actual photos of the build process and deminsions this week.
 
Just the frame

Here's a pic of just the frame, the rack part just slides off the rails.
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side note: No the 1/2 doors are'nt staying red, just got them and have'nt had a chance to paint yet.
 
will you make me a rack like yours?

You built a nice rack!

thanks
Jeff 571-237-0721
 
Rack

Jeff,
I can make you a rack but the shipping would probably be pretty expensive. Are you coming to Ouray Co. in July?
 
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