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Author:  loosvelt [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Roof Rack Questions
Two Questions, 1) Do all KJ's have the same specs when it comes to location/mounts for the roof rails? 2) Can you get tubing slightly thinner then .120?

I want to have a friend make me a roof rack, but I think I don't need it to be a strong as a RL type. Just be able to hold 150lbs or so. I would like to save a little weight if possible.
Author:  tommudd [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:16 pm ]
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All KJs are the same as far as mounting holes from everything I have seen. I dont think uoi could really save that much weight going to a thinner tubing. Maybe 5 lbs or something couldnt be very much I wouldn't think
Author:  loosvelt [ Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:24 pm ]
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Ah Mr. Mud,

I am just trying to get some ideas togethor for Mr. Dloc. The kid is good.
Author:  dloc_jeep_KJ [ Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:10 am ]
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hey thanks :wink:
the thing that limits weight up there really is the stock rails. if we made them out of slightly thicker pipe thank the "basket" part you should be fine. i think it will hold more than that and still not weigh you down that much. now those rock rails are a different story :lol: toms is right though (as always :wink:) its not going to save that much weight. the only way i could see to save alot of weight would be to make it out of aluminum but that could get price and wouldnt be as stong. plus would be a pia to make.
Author:  loosvelt [ Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:31 pm ]
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Alright D, I am going to work on some designs. Yeah those rails are porkers, but protection is the only area I don't mind carrying some weight.
Author:  roccet [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:01 am ]
Post subject:  rack
i have had much much more than 150 lbs on my rack.. mine is all aluminum.
Author:  Fulltimer [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:24 am ]
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I have the stock rails. The most I have had in the basket was about 250lbs. and there was no problems at all. But I do agree that the stock rails are the weak link.

Terry
Author:  csamano [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Roof Rack Questions
loosvelt wrote:
Two Questions, 1) Do all KJ's have the same specs when it comes to location/mounts for the roof rails? 2) Can you get tubing slightly thinner then .120?

I want to have a friend make me a roof rack, but I think I don't need it to be a strong as a RL type. Just be able to hold 150lbs or so. I would like to save a little weight if possible.


I plan on making a cargo rack myself in the next few months. Would you mind asking your friend for a grocery of what he buys as well as dimentions to share with the group? that would be greatly appreciated.
Author:  roccet [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:42 pm ]
Post subject:  rack pics
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couple pictures of my rack.. this was on the forum for awhile..
im now in the process of making accesories and streamlining the design a bit.
Author:  roccet [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  rack pics
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couple pictures of my rack.. this was on the forum for awhile..
im now in the process of making accesories and streamlining the design a bit.
Author:  csamano [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:13 pm ]
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Wow, did you also fabricate your own lights? Post a few more photos or the link to your previous post...looks very interesting.
Thanks
Author:  roccet [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:37 pm ]
Post subject:  rack and such.
yes i did but i have an entire new light system that i made as well. i am trying to do a light bar that is slim lightweight and one unit.
I have had several proto types and even hired a lumen engineer to get my lighting system optimal..
ill hunt down the original pictures
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