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ERMB's D-I-Y Rack System Build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by ERMB, May 23, 2016.

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  1. Aug 30, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    I saw this rack variation in @beertimecontinuum 's build thread and thought it was pretty neat.

    Not sure exactly what all that he did, but essentially added a floor to the roof rack.

    [​IMG]

    Looks neat
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    I was thinking about adding a section of expanded metal to mine, but I think I like the looks of that one better.
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    I do too.

    Having a flat surface with near infinite mounting points is what I have on my cab, and believe me, it's the best thing ever for securing nearly anything. :D
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2016 at 11:30 AM
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    That's exactly was I thinking. Thanks for tracking down that pic.
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    I also found a place to mount my tie down anchor from uscargocontrol.
    20160829_190923.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    Thanks, it's a steel wire mesh. We make tons of it at work and form it into industrial shelving or collapsible containers use in material handling. Snagged a piece that was 2"×2" squares and .250 diameter. Heavy duty. It fit exactly to lock into the unistrut. Almost didn't need to weld it :thumbsup:
    And loaded down...
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2016 at 6:34 PM
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    image.jpg image.jpg And after a full day she is built and test mounted just need a little paint now, I used the struts as the track system and it works amazing!
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    Looks Awesome!!! Great use of the strut as the track. If I hadn't already installed my tracks I would have done the same thing.
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    I like that one! I'm going to do the same thing as soon as the AZ summer turns to fall.
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    Very nice!
     
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    I worked on mine in the heat.
     
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    I did differ a little from the original plans but overall it's great! The struts work great as a track and I can't wait to get it coated with bed liner, one of the best threads on TW for sure might have to try out a rack on the cab now:thumbsup:
     
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  13. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    Has anyone here tried a full length double can rack? Checking before I go and figure out the angles and slope of the roof.
     
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    How did you hold the cross bars to the end bars? What size piexes did you use?
     
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    It's fully welded and ground to look like one continuous piece. Sticks came from lowes, don't recall the exact size but they are the low profile design. Like 3/4"H x1 1/2"W I think.
     
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    image.jpg And now she's bed lined just waiting to dry to be mounted image.jpg
     
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    This is getting good :popcorn:
     
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    All thanks to you and this awesome plan @ERMB :cheers:
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    Awe-shucks :oops: thanks man! :cheers:
     
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  20. Sep 6, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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    Looks good man! I'm about to do the exact same thing this week. How did you mount the "tracks" to your topper? Just drill through the roof and bolt them down?
     
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