dasbulliwagen Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Ive always wondered how a roof rack would look going back over the bed a bit and tied into a rollbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 WTF?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ_Milam Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 WTF?!?? So does that mean you get a refund and keep the roof rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Just a wild guess - Perhaps they haven't sold too many over the years and they are stored outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 No I already sent the roof rack back because he said he would send me a new one with no rust on it. I'm flipping pissed now. They are not returning my emails. This is the ONLY roof rack that will fit on the cab. I looked for hours. Now WTH am I suppose to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFAComanche6 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 You bought that roof rack new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yes. From www.globalpartsinc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Ask them to send you one anyway, at a discounted price and remove the rust yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 That's what I'm trying to do but their Customer service is terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 got in touch with them again today. they let me buy one rusted for 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 So, $50 off huh! I suppose that isn't too bad of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Yea but to get it powder coated its going to cost 200. I'm just going to have to sand it down myself and rattle can it. It's just going to be a pain in the @$$ to sand that expanded metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 ^sandblaster. If not, a wire wheel may help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFAComanche6 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I'd go with sandblasting, I've nearly been eaten by a wire brush multiple times trying to clean expanded metal which is why I don't do it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Can't. Don't have a way to get to a sandblaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFAComanche6 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I guess all I can say is that really sucks that whoever you bought that rack from is sending you one brand new with rust all on it already, that's just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well finished up the frame and brackets last night for the roof racy and tire carrier. Pictures to come Soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Oh goody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ok well welded up a frame. This is it. used the JCR roof rack brackets. [/ URL] [/url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 For the tire carrier I cam up with this while at the Metal yard. 1 1/4" x 7" blot with a "I" nut. Tack welded it on the top and welded the bolt to a washer on the bottom, then the washer to the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Then welded the plate to the roof basket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Then painted it and here is the result. I took 10 bolts and drilled a hole through the frame and the basket and attached the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Then I attached my dual row led 40 inch light bar and hi lift jack and put it all on the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I will admit.... It is a bit goofy lol. But I don't think anyone has done it. ONE OF A KIND :banana: It is surprisingly very very stout and doeskin look like it is putting to much stress on the roof or roof rails. I will try to get some more pictures up tonight when it is not so bright outside. So from start to finish..... ez go golf cart roof rack, some jcr roof rack mounts, some square tubing and a big @$$ bolt, lots of beer., and There ya go. MJ ROOF RACK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 What did i miss? Why make a rack to haul stuff, then put the spare tire right in the middle of it? Rendering the rack useless. Make a carrier for the spare off the tailgate, or standing up in the bed off to one side. Or even float it off the back of the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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