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ROOF RACK STORAGE {UP DATE THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE}

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by eaglescout, Nov 1, 2018.

  1. Nov 1, 2018 at 8:10 AM
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    eaglescout

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  2. Nov 1, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    Sure man, knock yourself out. Do those cases have a means of securing themselves? I would go for hardware attachment rather than using straps.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    i would use thru bolts with rubber washers to seal out water.
     
  4. Nov 1, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    Yeah that would probably work. Use some big washers to spread the load out on the inside of the case.
     
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  5. Nov 6, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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    IMG_2911.jpg IMG_2913.jpg IMG_2914.jpg IMG_2912.jpg IMG_2915.jpg IMG_2911.jpg I got them mounted! I used brass bolts with rubber washers and perforated flat stock metal strip to help on strength. After doing the brass bolt and strip, the case was still flexing a little, so i just shot a few self-piercing screws with neoprene washers. the self piercing screws did the trick. One of the pics. show what's stored. shovel, small saw, heavy duty jumper cables, Harbor Freight air comp., 36" pry bar, tire repair kit. The other box on driver side will hold soft shackles, tow straps, snatch block, kinetic energy rope, etc.....
     
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  6. Nov 6, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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    Nice work. Just be aware that your rack may get a little rusty where the self-tapping screw drilled through the metal. Looking good!
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    Love your rack......What brand is it and where did you get it.....The case on top to store tools is genius and handy......Nice job
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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  9. Nov 7, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    Thx Tory......What else did you buy from d guy? post up a pic of the rack
     
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    Take a look at my install thread, it has a lot of notes and pictures.

    EcoTechne install thread
     
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    That rig sure looks sharp.! Well done.
     
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  13. Nov 14, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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    Drove back from the Overland Expo East,outside of Hendersonville NC, it rained the whole 5+ hours. I checked the roof cases for leaks....DRY AS A BONE! I saw more than a few other roof racks with gun cases attached, I think this is a good way for storage. The two cases knocked my MPG down from 17.8 Avg. to 16.6 Avg. I'm hoping that MPG will come back up in better driving conditions!
     
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    None yet...........
    How was the expo?
     
  15. Nov 16, 2018 at 10:53 AM
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    I'll post some pics next day or 2, tryin to shake off this head cold right now.
     
  16. Nov 16, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    where did you buy this roof rack from? i can't seem to find a website anywhere online.
     
  18. Oct 8, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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