INTEREST FOR ROOF RACKS/ Side bars available now too!

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:56 pm

Stop making me wanna buy it!

KKnut · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:30 am

Just a suggestion to help it look cleaner could you use short sections of the current cross rail tubes welded inside each end of larger diameter tube rails, same as those that are welded to the side rails? That way it would look the same as your first design. I don't know if this another rust concern? Being in need of a hardcore rack to carry a spare tire, fuel, etc, I'm watching this with interest especially as it can be shipped affordably.

Texasrugby911 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 3:18 pm **Posts:** 196

Hey guys!
After talking to Atthehelm I will be receiving one of the prototype roof racks to test out and abuse. I plan on getting it powder coated and mounting my spare on the roof as well as lights all the way around. I am super stoked to finally be getting an awesome and easy to assemble roof rack. I will be sure to give everyone the run down when I get my hands on it.

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:27 pm

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:46 pm

232lbs of steel up there no problems.
I only had to carry this about a mile and wouldn't do it any longer just because of the length (21')

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:59 pm

Badass picture.

Ted15 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:03 pm

how'd ya get your KK to bend around the corner like that? :jester:

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:22 pm

Snake mod.

Ted15 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:41 pm

bet that's handy for those tight mountain trails

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:09 pm

KKnut wrote:

Just a suggestion to help it look cleaner could you use short sections of the current cross rail tubes welded inside each end of larger diameter tube rails, same as those that are welded to the side rails? That way it would look the same as your first design. I don't know if this another rust concern? Being in need of a hardcore rack to carry a spare tire, fuel, etc, I'm watching this with interest especially as it can be shipped affordably.

Kknut
Are you talking about a joint like this?

I thought about running it that way actually. I agree it would look nicer running all 1.3" tube, but I decided against it because it would add about 20lbs of unnecessary weight. The smaller 1"x .095" tubes are plenty strong for a rack and what the kk's roof can handle. That is what I am using on my first design rack that is on my Jeep, they are just welded though.

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:12 pm

Ted15 wrote:

:ROTFL: bet that's handy for those tight mountain trails

Its a great alternative to a SWB Jeep :-)r

KKnut · **Posted:** Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:07 am

Atthehelm wrote:

KKnut wrote:

Just a suggestion to help it look cleaner could you use short sections of the current cross rail tubes welded inside each end of larger diameter tube rails, same as those that are welded to the side rails? That way it would look the same as your first design. I don't know if this another rust concern? Being in need of a hardcore rack to carry a spare tire, fuel, etc, I'm watching this with interest especially as it can be shipped affordably.

Kknut
Are you talking about a joint like this?

I thought about running it that way actually. I agree it would look nicer running all 1.3" tube, but I decided against it because it would add about 20lbs of unnecessary weight. The smaller 1"x .095" tubes are plenty strong for a rack and what the kk's roof can handle. That is what I am using on my first design rack that is on my Jeep, they are just welded though.

Exactly! Good point about the extra weight, It occurred to me afterwards that the prototype always had narrower tube. There's always something to spoil a good plan and I suppose still doing this but in reverse would bring about other complications. By that I mean take your prototype and cut the cross rails near the side rails and weld smaller tube inside. Just chat, don't let my thoughts slow you.

At The Helm · **Posted:** Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:40 am

I have recalculated the cost for the bare steel SIDE BARS ONLY. I can sell the first few sets for $135 FREE SHIPPING. Considering shipping costs about $36 I'd say its a pretty good deal.
Just pm me if interested.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:34 am

Darn you Atthehelm!!! Stop enticing this broke kid with sweet deals!! I need some time to recuperate funds from buying my lift. :banghead:

I'm gonna need a money tree...

vermontcrd · **Joined:** Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:48 am **Posts:** 3

can you do them in stainless?

At The Helm · **Posted:** Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:59 am

I can't do stainless sorry.

JeepMorrison · **Joined:** Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:34 am **Posts:** 1236

Atthehelm wrote:

I have recalculated the cost for the bare steel SIDE BARS ONLY. I can sell the first few sets for $135 FREE SHIPPING. Considering shipping costs about $36 I'd say its a pretty good deal.
Just pm me if interested.

Wish that I could get them for the KJ.....any one got dimensions?

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musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:57 pm

Helm email coming to you!

mawlkrawler · **Posted:** Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:59 am

Pm sent!

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carlosburitica · **Joined:** Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:07 pm **Posts:** 309

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