reggie 00
08-09-2007, 09:08 PM
Well i never like the fact i didn't have a roof rack. So today i rectify that situation.
First side done, Losing light fast, will have better pics tomorrow when i do the other side.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/reggiemiller00/DSCF1577.jpg
The Tools. On TOF there was a guy who added a rack, his buddy a Auto Tech had a tool they used to attach everything. When asked about it his buddy told him he got it from Mac truck i think. That got me searching, Pops pointed me in the right direction. My Uncle had one from his old shop. Borrowed it and ... Broke it on the third hole.
Not to be discouraged i ordered a new part to fix it. While out today i went by Harbor Freight just to see if maybe..... Yes they did, $14, and a little better design than the older one i had borrowed.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/reggiemiller00/DSCF1578.jpg
Well you need a drill and a bit to make your hole. I needed a 3/8". The rivet looking deal is a thread sert gun, there is another name but i cant remember it. And then some Thread serts and screws. I'm doing 1/4- 20's dont want it to come off now do we. A pick to mark the holes and then Drill.
No real method i lines it up where i thought it looked good. Will measure it up and match the other side to it.
The roof rack materials are off a couple of Mini-Vans. The cross ribs are about 2-3" to long but he construction of them make it really easy to take apart and shorten.
2- roof rails, 3- cross ribs, 3- lower cross ribs: $16
1- Thread sert gun with enough to attach everything $14
1- Drill with a bit sharp enough to cut he living h--- out of you when you forget it on the sunroof and open it to check clearance- 1 band aid
First side done, Losing light fast, will have better pics tomorrow when i do the other side.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/reggiemiller00/DSCF1577.jpg
The Tools. On TOF there was a guy who added a rack, his buddy a Auto Tech had a tool they used to attach everything. When asked about it his buddy told him he got it from Mac truck i think. That got me searching, Pops pointed me in the right direction. My Uncle had one from his old shop. Borrowed it and ... Broke it on the third hole.
Not to be discouraged i ordered a new part to fix it. While out today i went by Harbor Freight just to see if maybe..... Yes they did, $14, and a little better design than the older one i had borrowed.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/reggiemiller00/DSCF1578.jpg
Well you need a drill and a bit to make your hole. I needed a 3/8". The rivet looking deal is a thread sert gun, there is another name but i cant remember it. And then some Thread serts and screws. I'm doing 1/4- 20's dont want it to come off now do we. A pick to mark the holes and then Drill.
No real method i lines it up where i thought it looked good. Will measure it up and match the other side to it.
The roof rack materials are off a couple of Mini-Vans. The cross ribs are about 2-3" to long but he construction of them make it really easy to take apart and shorten.
2- roof rails, 3- cross ribs, 3- lower cross ribs: $16
1- Thread sert gun with enough to attach everything $14
1- Drill with a bit sharp enough to cut he living h--- out of you when you forget it on the sunroof and open it to check clearance- 1 band aid