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Author:  Zeks05 [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:47 am ]
Post subject:  Custom Roof Crossbars
i had just got done with one bar the stuff uses was

x2 1inch conduit clamps with a hole at the top
2 grade 8 1 1/2 bolts
2 grade 8 locknut
4 grade 8 washers
2 1inch square tubing 48inch, *Aluminum*
2 black end caps...

i have tryed to bend this bar and i cant... very very strong...

i will have pics tomorrow
Author:  Zeks05 [ Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:45 am ]
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just bought 4 7inch offroad lights... 100watt a piece cant wait to see what thiss will look like..
Author:  marty [ Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Roof Crossbars
Zeks05 wrote:
i had just got done with one bar the stuff uses was

x2 1inch conduit clamps with a hole at the top
2 grade 8 1 1/2 bolts
2 grade 8 locknut
4 grade 8 washers
2 1inch square tubing 48inch, *Aluminum*
2 black end caps...

i have tryed to bend this bar and i cant... very very strong...

i will have pics tomorrow


Did you ever post the pics? I am thinking of doing the same type thing and would love to see what the finished product looks like.
Author:  LibertyFever [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:09 am ]
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Here's some links to other postings about roof rack fabrication;

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29342&highlight=roof+rack
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30015&highlight=roof+rack

I'll post more when I can find them.
Author:  Zeks05 [ Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:22 pm ]
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here is a shot for ya

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Author:  LibertyFever [ Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:33 am ]
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I like the look of them but it has me asking a few questions.

-Did you upgrade your alternator? Let's see, 130 watts time four is 520 watts :shock: Doing the math that works out to 35 extra amps from your stock electrical system.
-Where did you run the wiring?
-And lastly, where were you wheelin? in a Pennsylvania coal pit?

I plan to park my KJ in a garage so I'm planning to fab up a lower profile light bar with four 55 watt lamps. I may still require an alternator upgrade.
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:32 am ]
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LibertyFever wrote:
I like the look of them but it has me asking a few questions.

-Did you upgrade your alternator? Let's see, 130 watts time four is 520 watts :shock: Doing the math that works out to 35 extra amps from your stock


Zeks05:
Would that be 43 amps: (130x4) = 520/12 = 43 amps
Just make sure you used heavy gauge wires, and maybe an optima battery upgrade. You could also drop you bulbs to 100 watts, that would drop your amps to 33.

LibertyFever wrote:
I plan to park my KJ in a garage so I'm planning to fab up a lower profile light bar with four 55 watt lamps. I may still require an alternator upgrade.


I don't think you would need an alternator upgrade. Many people on here run 4 55w lights. You might need to upgrade your battery.
Author:  pafireman80 [ Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:05 pm ]
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[quote="LibertyFever"]I like the look of them but it has me asking a few questions.


-And lastly, where were you wheelin? in a Pennsylvania coal pit?

That pic was taken at the cadogan mines in Armstrong county. A friend of mine owns the mines now along with around 8000 acres. We go there just about every weekend.
Author:  Zeks05 [ Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:08 pm ]
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yup... i thank fireman for showing me this place.. it is great... no i dont have a ALT upgrade... tho when the headlights are on and the off road lights it dims not much but u can tell..
Author:  csamano [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:36 am ]
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Here is one that incorporates a kayak rack and a light rack. I spent about $35 on the kayak rack and about $25 on the light rack...Let me know what you guys think of the project:

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34268

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