ERMB's D-I-Y Rack System Build

i already patented it.

 

thats cool bro. i hope more people see this. definitely beats spending hundreds. now its time to go measure. need to see exactly how tall to make these spacers

 

Haha.

 

Yep, looks like I'll be getting busy with this this weekend after I do wheel bearings and a clamshell bearing.

 

Okay, here's my question. Why are you running the strut sideways? How do you plan to mount the cross members to it? I think I understand your idea but I might be confused on how you plan on designing the rack. Are you not having it extend past the mounting holes?

 

I was thinking he would still a hole in the side of the strut

 

so the vertical portion of the "L" or "U" bracket will be holding the side struts in. yes, i will have them go past the spacer maybe 2 inches. just enough to leave space for the bolts to connect the struts that run over the car.... get me?
and i will drill a hole into the side strut, and run a bolt through the L or U bracket, through the strut.

 

Ahh, yep that would work.

On a different note I think I might start fabricating a set of brackets for the front based on the design I posted earlier. I really don't think that it would be too hard to make. Then if they work I'll draw up some scale templates for others to be able to download and use.

 

but a serious note. i don't know how I'm going to cut all this. i only have a dremal

 

I used a Sawzall, but hit up harbor freight for some cheap tools that will definitely get the job done. I think I paid $20 for an angle grinder for another project . That will cut through like butter too.

 

I used a dremel to cut some brackets for a fuse box with a dremel. Take your time and use the correct cutting wheel and speed for the material and it will turn out great

 

do they have specific wheels that will cut through steel like this?

 

They have an HD wheel for steel. It's reinforced with fibers I think. Check out The website to be sure. I think I used a bunch of the wheels because they wore out quickly

 

I used a hacksaw. It's not bad with a fresh blade. Pretty easy to cut straight.

 

You're talking about the actual steel beams right? A hack saw make easy work of it?

 

Yep. I cut everything with the hacksaw. Once you get the cut started, it goes pretty easy.

 

+1 for the hacksaw. By the end my blade was getting dull, so it made me sweat a little but its doable.

 

+1 on the hacksaw idea. The dremel wheels have a habit of flying apart and becoming shrapnel after a bit of use...which is exciting if your eyes and balls are protected, but it gets old after a while.

 

Yeah I had to cut the factory tow hook off to fit my bumper. All I had was a dremal and I went through about 3 wheels. Lol. All flying off randomly

 

If you want an excuse to buy a new tool, this worked great. Straight cuts, multi-purpose, low heat.

$170 Evolution Power Tools RAGE4 7-1/4" TCT Multipurpose Cutting Chop Saw, Orange

https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Power-Tools-Multipurpose-Cutting/dp/B00245U9RI/