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Title: roof rack
Post by: ben256 on September 22, 2009, 07:53:01 PM

so i bought a 95 sidekick, seeing as it was the only 4x4 i could afford. turns out its a pretty sweet car, only problem is with the soft top its hard do make a rack for my kayak. does anyone know of any ways to make a roof rack that will go on it without shelling out for a hard top. if not are there any affordable roof racks for, im pretty broke.
thanks

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: Teniente on September 22, 2009, 09:19:52 PM

Well, to me the easy way would be to mount a 2" receiver to the front and rear centerlines, then fab an elongated T that would fit the receivers....maybe use some round or square stock/pipes to connect the two for added strength. That way it would be removable

Kind of like this but vertical:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_19670_19670

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: Drone637 on September 22, 2009, 10:12:45 PM

Calmini makes a roof rack that will fit over the top of a soft top.  It does look like it interfears with the ability to pull the top off though, but that could probably be modified.

http://zukiworld.com/month_120102/feature_gearguide_calminiroofrack.htm

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: ben256 on September 25, 2009, 12:23:11 PM

ok thanks im still working on it though, how much are those racks?

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: Rhinoman on September 26, 2009, 04:55:53 AM

I have a set of the Suzuki marketed racks that were an option in the UK. The mounting points already exist, I can remove the top with the cage on.

http://www.rhinoman.org/SuzukiStuff/mods/rack_mod01.html

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: Drone637 on September 26, 2009, 09:40:52 AM

I like how the Suzuki rack doesn't require you to drill into the existing body.  Looks pretty good.

So, I'll give you 50 pounds for it.  Shipped.  :D

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: ben256 on September 27, 2009, 10:43:09 PM

damn rhinoman that is a perfect rack 

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: Rhinoman on September 28, 2009, 04:36:05 AM

Quote from: Drone637 on September 26, 2009, 09:40:52 AM

I like how the Suzuki rack doesn't require you to drill into the existing body.  Looks pretty good.

So, I'll give you 50 pounds for it.  Shipped.  :D

Lol. Curious thing is that the rack is marked 'Made in USA' but I've only ever seen them on UK models.

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: 69DEZ on September 28, 2009, 03:56:14 PM

Old bed frames

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/69DEZ/Picture-3.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/69DEZ/Picture136.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/69DEZ/Picture137.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/69DEZ/Picture138.jpg)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/69DEZ/Picture139.jpg)

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: fuzzy1 on September 28, 2009, 04:45:07 PM

Must say, that's pretty creative!

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: ben256 on October 02, 2009, 10:38:11 PM

69dez its awsome to finally see some pics of a homemade rack, noone seems to have any. thanks
is there anything special about the rack at the front?
and have you had any problems with this rack?

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: 69DEZ on October 05, 2009, 04:51:53 AM

Thanks.  I couldn't find any pic's either.  The front rack is one of those off of a car.  I can't think of the name right this minute.  The only problem is on the front rack.  Sometimes it will leak water inside on the passenger side when it's raining.  It's very sturdy and work great.   8) 
   

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: keith on October 05, 2009, 06:15:53 AM

69DEZ, I see you are in Wisconsin.  What part?  Any good wheeling places near you?

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: ben256 on October 05, 2009, 11:48:30 AM

well thanks again man, im looking into it

Title: Re: roof rack
Post by: 69DEZ on October 05, 2009, 04:29:33 PM

Quote from: ben256 on October 05, 2009, 11:48:30 AM

well thanks again man, im looking into it

Good Luck

Quote from: keith on October 05, 2009, 06:15:53 AM

69DEZ, I see you are in Wisconsin.  What part?  Any good wheeling places near you?

Fond du Lac.....Nothing legal......   ;) :angel: