Hey yall,

I put together a little DIY roof cargo carrier (half-rack) http://www.amazon.com/18145-Basket-Style-Cargo-Carrier/dp/B004QEKGA0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 on my KJ CRD about two years ago (see the pictures below). I wanted something that I could fit on the roof next to my Yakima pod, so that I could put my extra 2.5 gallon diesel can & 5 gallon water container.

I have been asked to post some pictures of it, so we'll see how these do for now (probably be updated later).

I realize now after two years, that I should have probably added another layer of protective paint before installing it, so do that first if ya want. I'll likely take it down and sand/paint it now, and then reinstall it.

Front-ish view of the jeep, 1/2-rack and the Yakima box side-by-side (will probably take a closer up photo soon to show the distances between the two):


Top view of the 1/2-rack with water container and diesel can (will probably take a wider angle photo soon to show the whole rack):


Front view underneath the 1/2-rack showing the attachment points on the Yakima bars and the distance between the roof of the KJ and the rack:


Inside-rear connection = U-Bolt + Plate (added lock-washers) used something like this http://www.osh.com/Osh-Categories/Tools-%26-Hardware/Building-Materials/Fasteners/Stanley-National-Hardware-2190-U-Bolt%2C-%23526-5-16-Inch-x-1-3-4-Inch-x-4-1-4-Inch%2C-Steel%2C-Zinc-Plated/p/6006738


Inside-front connection = U-Bolt + Plate (added lock-washers) used something like this http://www.osh.com/Osh-Categories/Tools-%26-Hardware/Building-Materials/Fasteners/Stanley-National-Hardware-2190-U-Bolt%2C-%23526-5-16-Inch-x-1-3-4-Inch-x-4-1-4-Inch%2C-Steel%2C-Zinc-Plated/p/6006738


Outside-front connection = U-Bolt + Plate (added lock-washers) used something like this http://www.osh.com/Osh-Categories/Tools-%26-Hardware/Building-Materials/Fasteners/Stanley-National-Hardware-2190-U-Bolt%2C-%23526-5-16-Inch-x-1-3-4-Inch-x-4-1-4-Inch%2C-Steel%2C-Zinc-Plated/p/6006738


Outside-rear connection (top view) = U-Bolt + Plate (added lock-washers) used something like this http://www.osh.com/Osh-Categories/Tools-%26-Hardware/Building-Materials/Fasteners/Stanley-National-Hardware-2190-U-Bolt%2C-%23526-5-16-Inch-x-1-3-4-Inch-x-4-1-4-Inch%2C-Steel%2C-Zinc-Plated/p/6006738


Outside-rear connection (bottom/side view) = U-Bolt + Plate (added lock-washers) used something like this http://www.osh.com/Osh-Categories/Tools-%26-Hardware/Building-Materials/Fasteners/Stanley-National-Hardware-2190-U-Bolt%2C-%23526-5-16-Inch-x-1-3-4-Inch-x-4-1-4-Inch%2C-Steel%2C-Zinc-Plated/p/6006738

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2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited: GDE Eco Tune, Weeks Kit 1&2, Provent 200, P3 E-Brake Controller, Custom Rock Rails, Suspension & Arms (OME, ARB, Raybestos, Bilsteins, etc.), 11-Bladed Fan, HD-Fan-Clutch, HDS M-001 Thermo, Fan-shroud-mod, Sasquatch Turbo, Tires: BFG AT TA KO2 LT245/70R16 - load D, Carter In-Tank Lift Pump.

Cool looks good

Very nice.

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited
Gen2 Fuel Head - Magnaflow Exhaust - Ram transmission swap - In-Tank Lift Pump
Moab Wheels - 245/75/R16 LR E Cooper Discoverer AT3 Tires - OME Lift 790/90009 948/60069 - Etecno Glow Plugs - V6 Airbox
RUNNING B100
Pic of my Jeep!