Roofrack

[cherok]

I took an option on a roof-rack to make my XJ more adventures.
See photos:http://auto-diversen.marktplaats.nl/accessoires-dakdragers-en-fietsendragers/388998494-roof-rack-imperiaal-voor-op-dakdragers-universeel.html

Any opions?

[cantab27]

whats it made out of ,,, what weight

[cherok]

I do not really know. It is more for the looks than de transportation of luggage.

[cantab27]

looks fine then lol

[XJ408]

I was thinking make one out of Uni Strut.....the stuff that help support pipe in the ceiling...

[cherok]

Bought the roofrack this night.
Now need to find some cheap bars en clamps to put the rack on my XJ.

We use Unistrut on my work but for me this is to heavy. Nice material though.

[Mudderoy]

Bought the roofrack this night.
Now need to find some cheap bars en clamps to put the rack on my XJ.

We use Unistrut on my work but for me this is to heavy. Nice material though.

That should look bad a$$. Looking forward to the pictures of it mounted. :popcorn:

[PolarXJ]

:dito:

[cherok]

I found the right clamps in my shed, forgot I had them. Bought 2 aluminium rods today. Tomorrow or Sunday my XJ will have a had.

The roofrack (Thule) I bought for 50 Euro and and the aluminium rods for 24.
All together not much for an adventures look.

Mayby I put a shovel and an ax on it too:confused:

[modestmar00xj]

Yeah I can't wait to see it when your done!

[4x4Dalton]

:dito:

[XJ4IV]

I was thinking make one out of Uni Strut.....the stuff that help support pipe in the ceiling...

I made mine from conduit... go to harbor freight and get a bender for like 8 bucks and buy about 12 bucks in 1/2 conduit and measure measure measure... mine is REALLY strong and ... well heres what I have had loaded on mine mounted to the factory roof rack
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/basivey/HPIM2406.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/basivey/HPIM2414.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/basivey/HPIM2417.jpg
decided to go another route with cross bracing
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/basivey/HPIM2155.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd107/basivey/HPIM2248.jpg
thats a 33'' TSL on a factory wheel
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/BMRA%20%20%20E-Run%2009/P1010037.jpg
this is ALL the camp gear youd need loaded ontop ALONG with a 33 inch spare
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/BMRA%20%20%20E-Run%2009/ZN50127.jpg
Mines pretty strong... PLUS it has lights too from harbor freight... Mine including lights and ALL tools to do it was less than 75 USD.

[cherok]

It's been done, my now more adventures XJ has a roofrack.
Good start of a new year.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-M6L6ACXV.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-JZ77EA7R.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-SCBVCINO.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-3HZOXFR8.jpg
Plenty of room for my mother in law.

First serious adventure will be our yearly winterhike in the Ardennes Belgium.

[4.3LXJ]

I'm looking forward to it too

[modestmar00xj]

Well done XJ408! your roof rack looks really good!