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#53705 - 25/02/02 10:58 AM Custom Roof Rack
SkiCalif Offline
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Registered: 18/10/00
Posts: 178
Loc: La Selva Beach, CA
I wanted to be able to carry gear on top of my truck, but didn't want to add any more height. I also wanted to leave it on permanently.

I had a rack made that would fit under the existing roof rack. It is 3/4" aluminum with a back-up light attached to it. The gear basket still fits, I have taken it off to get my ski racks on. The cost of the rack was a little over $200 and the shop said they still lost money.

The ski rack is a Thule Rapid Railing with a board carrier and a rack that holds two pairs of skis on it. This works well for me as my skis are more on the edge of the roof rather than in the middle of the roof. I ditched the step rails long ago, so can't get to the middle of the roof easily.

Link to the pics:

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?UV=407460513954_21124664303&US=0&collid=50152264303

If I had it to do over again, I might make a few changes. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it.

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#53706 - 25/02/02 11:23 AM Re: Custom Roof Rack
KJ_dragon Offline
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Registered: 28/08/01
Posts: 4806
Loc: East Bay, CA
Hey skiCalif,
That looks pretty sweet.

Can you include close up photos of the mounting system? I was thinking about doing something similar.

Thanks,
KJ
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#53707 - 25/02/02 06:13 PM Re: Custom Roof Rack
SkiCalif Offline
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Registered: 18/10/00
Posts: 178
Loc: La Selva Beach, CA
This should show you. It's the same all around. A 3/4" spacer.



Man, are these pics showing? I'm getting friggin' red Xs. In the event they don't show, maybe you can get to the album.

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?UV=407460513954_21124664303&US=0&collid=50152264303

If its not working, and you can offer help, I'm all ears.

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#53708 - 25/02/02 07:52 PM Re: Custom Roof Rack
Kerensky97 Offline
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Registered: 12/03/01
Posts: 3385
Loc: Utah
I don't know why the pics aren't showing, maybe the picture host won't let you link them.

I like the rack, having one like that would be nice. Especially if you have clearance problems.

I don't have a problem getting into my garage withthe Yakima Basketcase, but many people do.
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#53709 - 26/02/02 03:24 AM Re: Custom Roof Rack
Xrugger Offline
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Registered: 26/12/00
Posts: 1207
Loc: Chicago, IL
Cut and paste the link to the location bar and they show up fine.
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