cargo rack with soft top

[4x4x289]

I recieved my birthday presents and started working on it. here's some pictures. i'll keep you updated. I also roughed my air conditioning vents while i had my polycarb roof off. And...my wife purchased me a pussycat dolls cd. ;D

 

[raleigh_bronco]

slick! you've done a great job with that rig.

 

[JKrieg70]

This may be stupid but does your ac flow through your roll bar tubing? If so, thats pretty sweet.

 

[4x4x289]

This may be stupid but does your ac flow through your roll bar tubing? If so, thats pretty sweet.

yes, I altered my cage to direct air flow through the front hoop and to the back. I still need to install my heater craft and evaporator under my dash.

 

[Big Rig]

Wow! Great work!

 

[4x4x289]

here's a picture of the rails. I finished them tonight.

 

[MnkyBiz]

WOW!!!

How did you handle sealing her around the soft top?

I am impressed! Now I need to get mine going!

Cheers,

Bill

 

[4x4x289]

WOW!!!

How did you handle sealing her around the soft top?

Bill

fender washers, rubber washers, threaded rod, and misc hardware. spacers are fabricated from a boat trailer roller. all 1/2 ID and 2" od.

 

[scottmcwms]

yes, I altered my cage to direct air flow through the front hoop and to the back. I still need to install my heater craft and evaporator under my dash.

That's a great idea. Do you have any concerns about air flowing through your roll cage and causing premature rusting?

 

[supermottl]

How are you going to get it out of the garage with it like that!!! LOL ;D

Looks good!!!

 

[PS]

And since no thread is complete without this question, I'll ask it:

Amount of lift? Tire & wheel size & manufacturer?

That's a really clever idea for the cage.

 

[RT]

How are you going to get it out of the garage with it like that!!! LOL ;D

Looks good!!!

They look pretty sturdy,,,So,,,,,Close your eyes and hit the gas.... ;D

 

[4x4x289]

They look pretty sturdy,,,So,,,,,Close your eyes and hit the gas.... ;D

I've got 1/4" to spare! I positioned the bars just slightly below the high point of the hoop. My highest points are actually the bolt heads. My plan it to install a yakima cargo rack.

lift is 3.5 ranch coils, 4.5 wild horse 11 pack, 2" body lift, 35 mtrs, and ultra? rims. i purchased the rims and tires through nickstrix from one of his customers.

as for rust, i sprayed the inside best i could with extend. I'll need to keep an eye on it.

 

[4x4x289]

i installed the rack today. This is a yakima load warrior with extension. We'll be using it today.

 

[Orange Crush]

Very nicely done. I take it the rack goes on and off fairly quickly?

 

[MnkyBiz]

Very Impressive!!!

Now I need to get mine done....

 

[donr101395]

What collars did you use around your roll bar? I have been thinking of the same thing and was looking for some collars.


Thanks
Don

 

[4x4x289]

What collars did you use around your roll bar? I have been thinking of the same thing and was looking for some collars.


Thanks
Don

Don, i purchased the clamps from Mad4wd.

Orange, the clamps remove in about 5 minutes. the bolts are tee heads and the clamps have slots, so you don't need to completely unthread the bolts.

Here's a picture of the rack loaded, -coleman grill, four chairs, cooler, and a suv box.

 

[MnkyBiz]

4x4,

When you get a chance, could you please take a shot of the above & below of where the bolt passes through the soft top?!?!

I am having difficulty visualizing how you sealed off the top!

Thanks a million & Happy New Years!

Bill

 

[4x4x289]

4x4,

When you get a chance, could you please take a shot of the above & below of where the bolt passes through the soft top?!?!

I am having difficulty visualizing how you sealed off the top!

Thanks a million & Happy New Years!

Bill

here it is,
mad4wd clamp on cage with tapped hole (a very expensive way of doing it)
1/2-13unc threaded rod into clamp
1/2-13unc couple on threaded bar
1/2" ID x 2" OD fender washer
soft top
1/2" ID x 2" OD rubber washer
1/2" ID x 2" OD fender washer
1/2" ID x 2" OD boat roller cut to length as required
1" alum square tube
1/2 -13unc bolt with regular washer