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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. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    it was quite the pain in the butt. sizing everything, re sizing everything, re sizing it all again... lol.
    but in the end, its worth it
     
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  2. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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    not sure where he got the bottom part, but are you mounting it to the cab? or to a bed cap?
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    So the piece attached to the truck cap is a Rhino Rack track system. The bottom u-shaped piece is just a small 6in section of the larger 1 3/4in square uni-strut. I found that in the same area of Home Depot in the same area as all the rest of the unistrut materials

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  4. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    Mounting it to the cab like a regular roof rack. Trying to see what my easiest option to mount it with.
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    Yeah the Rhino Rack track system is what I was meaning. I like how you can track it forward and back with a T nut. Did you just have it laying around or buy it? I don't have any parts or stock that came for the roof, so i'll be buying everything.
     
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  6. Oct 5, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    Well it was the purchase of those that lead me to this project in the first place because I didn't want to pay for the feet and the crossbars from the system, so I started looking for alternatives which is were I developed this one. In hindsight, I wish I had just used the struts upside down so that the system work seamlessly without having to use other types of hardware. would have made things soooo much easier.
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    Cutting side panels! Taking for ever.

    IMG_4039.jpg
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    @Patch92 what the the dimensions of the original sheet? 4 inches wide?
     
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    That's going to look great. Having the side panels curved with the too line really makes it look refined. Can't wait to see it.
     
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  10. Oct 5, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    Thanks! Honestly I'm kinda basing my look off the prinsu...
     
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    If I would have thought about it, I could have traced my prinsu cab rack and mailed it to you or something.
     
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    For the side panels? It has to be 4.5" wide to dip down far enough in the front to mate with the fairing.
     
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    As cool as that would have been, I like it that's its my own design. Thanks though!
     
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    Yep, it's probably better any way. I don't wanna take anything away from Zach that makes the prinsu racks. Looking forward to the final product!
     
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  15. Oct 5, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    So happy with this :)
    Drill holes, paint, and done.
    Going to connect fairing and side panels also.

    image.jpg
     
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    looks awesome man! cant wait to get started on mine
     
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  17. Oct 5, 2016 at 1:34 PM
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    Looks killer Patch, nice work!
     
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  18. Oct 6, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    Alright guys finally done! Here's the final product!
    Cutting the side panels was a major pain the butt. All I had was a dremal. But I'm pumped with how it turned out! @ERMB update the gallery page! Hahaha

    IMG_4042.jpg
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    Done! Final Product looks amazing! :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Oct 6, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    i posted my rack on Facebook TW page. its blowing up... i quoted @ERMB for original design. probably going to get a lot of views on this thread! good job man
     
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