Thanks.
I need to pick up some surface prep discs... then ill paint the two new mounts tomorrow and start my "rotation" to fix the paint on the other mounts as well.
Will throw up some fresh "install" pics after they're properly painted.... I can't stand seeing those pics with the surface all rough, especially after the machine time I put into them to make nice smooth / transitional surfaces.
Decided to finish all of the mounts at once... so I took the 4 bad ones off and repainted them last night.
We're supposed to get some rain tonight so ill probably have to put it all on in the garage tonight.... should be interesting!
Matt nice job, the 7/8 strut was a great idea for the crossrails.
I built a kayak carrier out of 7/8 strut and works well.
Your machined mounts look great.
I just used 1 hole strut 90's back to back to attach to the rails, cheap, but it worked.
Very professional build.
Thanks.
I stole the strut idea from Sal. Was going to use the Thule load bars but the 13/32 strut works better... fits the u bolts, is lower profile and allows mounting the rack with stainless steel vibration damping attachments.
Have you thought about a ladder?
I built one out of 6" ladder rack, swings from the top down from the rail.
Don't have a pic of the ladder but these are a few of the rails without the vertical kayak supports.
I unbolt the vertical to keep my mopar luggage bag from sliding forward and back.
Have not. I'm able to access everything pretty easily from the rear bumper or step stool. Maybe after its lifted a few more inches ill look into a ladder....
All mounted up!!
Looks great.
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
what is the height compared to factory?
I never had a factory rack so I have nothing to compare it to. Posted some measurements though... bottom of my tracks are only .75" above the roof line. I believe the top of the rack is about 6.5" above the highest part of the roof.
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