Dont forget me A.j...
We were banished to the annex and then..well and then they tore out my heart.
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Dont forget me A.j...
We were banished to the annex and then..well and then they tore out my heart.
Quick shot before a mtb ride yesterday..
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Since this is somewhat of a PITA and has also left my interior a mess after a few muddy rides (although i try to avoid riding when its muddy):
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.... and because that's not going to work when both my wife and I go riding unless i take out the car seats..... I just ordered the Yakima Blockheads to mount on my roof rack. It'll work perfect up there. And i'd rather throw a step stool in the back than two bikes!
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Also, went to mcmaster to get some strut spring nuts for easy installation.
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I got 1/4-20 for the bike mounts but also ordered a box of 3/8-16 because i'm going to get some eye bolts and make moveable tie-down points like this:
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^I'll put one eye bolt on the center cross rail, under where the frame of the bike is. Then i'll just use a lashing strap to secure the bike. Technically the fork mount will be enough; but the lashing strap will really secure it by making the back tire grip the rails and not want to bounce up or slide to the side.
Better whatch out for underpasses!
Throw a pic up when its all done with the bikes up there.
Will do :cool:
I've got two fork mount racks on my roof too. I love them. I was in the same boat having to load it in the back, and hated doing it when my bike was all mud. Its a bit easier for me with no lift to get them up there though lol.
Got the main parts today and threw them on. Only thing I dont like about the Yakima fork mounts is they dont tighten up without something in there.... so I used one of the leftover spacers from my roof rack install to "lock" it in place when there's no bike.
Install took me all of 5 minutes. I LOVE this strut channel roof rack!!
Will need to take pics with the bike up there this weekend.... and get a 15mm thru axle adapter for my wifes bike..
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Nice man. That'll look awesome once you get the bikes up there.
Everything looks great man! Looks like you have a Gary Fisher MTB - I loved mine til it was stolen. Can I bother to ask how you have the Rola installed on the roof - looks low profile and I have been racking my head on how to get it off of the factory roof rails and lower profile. I only carry my spare plus a hi-jack lift up there. Is that uni-strut you are using? how is it attached to the lateral rails?
That is a Gary Fisher.... x-caliber. I love it.... lol although the only thing still stock is the frame, seatpost and handlebars (see a trend???)
I am using strut channel for my load bars and I machined stanchions for them. Anything I've done to my XK has a link associated with it in the first post of this thread... so if you're ever looking for this link again all you have to do is find my garage thread (hint, links in my sig)
This is a long thread, but it shows how/why the mounts look like they do:
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showt...ss-Rail-Mounts
Wow that is one heck of a job you did. That is the look I have been trying to get with the Rola and I don't feel so bad now that I could not figure out an elegant solution - but at the time and effort and esp cost I would have to pay to get the parts machined (I don't have those types of tools) I might just be better off buying the Defender roof rack (which is as wide as and mounts directly in the factory channels). The extra few inches lower that you created with your set up doesn't seem like much but I bet it make a HUGE difference in keeping the center of gravity low (esp with a spare tire on top) and wind drag. Looks great man.
Thanks man. :)
Take a look at Sal and Dans setup.... they used bolts and spacers to essentially do the same thing. Also, a new member copied my setup with an easier to make solution. .. ill see if I can find that thread for you.
I have a feeling that a commercial version of my setup (but much nicer) may be coming in the relative near future.... so you may want to go with one of those lower cost interim solutions for the time being.
I do have some material left over too.... so if you want me to machine some for you, shoot me a PM. I'm taking some time off during the holidays so I can set a day aside to machine a set (only reason I haven't been making a bunch of these to sell is because of the time it takes.... lol cleanup alone takes well over an hour.. but the garage looks awesome with metal shavings all over the place!)
Here you go man.... check this out:
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showt...ll=1#post20464
And you may also Want to thumb through the roof rack thread. :)
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showt...es-roof-rack)?
cool and thanks! Let me confirm measurements to make sure I can fit in my garage with a low profile solution (if I remember I will have about 1/4" clearance but I need to do a really careful measure to be sure). I like the other solutions as well.
would be nice to see if those do get made, I will take a set.
I saw that Sal in one of the links Matt had provided. Got me thinking about the best way to do this for now.
Just so you know, I made these mounts as low as possible keeping two things in mind:
1) Clearing the satellite antenna
2) Getting S-hooks from ratchet straps, etc under them.
When measured at the centerline of the roof:
The bottom of my load bar is 7/8" above the roof
The bottom of my load bar is 3/16" above the antenna
The bottom of my Rola cross rail is 1-5/8" above the roof (so you have basically 1.5" to squeeze your arm under there to wash the roof, pass straps, etc)
If I was just using a 2-bar system and didn't need to clear the antenna, I could probably drop it down 1/2" lower.... but it's so low as it is, im not sure it would really make any difference at this point...
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Thanks guys :o
Put the other mount on this morning...
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Looks sick Matt.
Well I took my rear storage compartment apart today to see how i could increase the space.... I decided not to mess with it (BUT if i didn't have/use the rear HVAC, i definitely would have). Because of the HVAC tube there really wasn't a whole lot of added space to be had so it wasn't worth it to me to make brackets to hold the HVAC tube in place and the cover on.
Plus, i can fit everything I need in there now:
Stock jack equipment
Collapsible tire iron
Work gloves
Night safety equipment (reflective triangle & glow sticks)
Ponchos
Ratchet straps
Recovery strap
So... I'll go with what i got :)
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For Christmas I got a Midland 75-822 CB. I really like this thing for offroading.... the car connection for it runs power off cigarette lighter and (more importantly) connects to an external antenna for extended range. The reason I like this is because it also comes with a battery pack; so if you're wheeling and need to get out of the vehicle but still want to communicate (say its raining and you're helping spot someone), you just put on the shorty antenna and quick connect the battery pack, then you're using it as an all inclusive handheld :cool:
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Finally found a use for that storage spot in the center console!!
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Nice man!
Ok put my eye bolts on today.
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Had to shorten them up a bit so they didn't stick up too far.
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And on...
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.... probably going for a ride tomorrow :cool:
Bikes all loaded up... just sitting here waiting for my friend to call and say he's ready..
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great pics & mod
thanks :cool:
Ok, started my CB antenna hookup today. I just need to terminate the other end in my cab and im set.
Didn't have a good ground at first so I threw a jumper cable on there... now have perfect continuity!
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I kinda like that mounting spot. I put mine up high. Its over 8ft up which creates problems getting in a parking garage. I dont want to grind the top off against the concrete.LOL. I guess I could get a quick disconnect, not sure how good they work.
Thanks. I'll probably keep mine inside and just put it on when going offroad... but at the same time I didn't want it much taller than my roof line so it doesn't scrape branches and other overhangs.
Finished it up. As a reminder I have the Midland CB that plugs into the outlet and has the option for connecting an exterior antenna.
I used Velcro to hold the end up to the center console... simply peel off and plug in. :)
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id like to get a new firestik... any thoughts: red, blue or black? im thinking blue to go with the lights...
Blue! Just make sure it's the tunable one and not the one you trim to tune.