DIY Roof Rack

[ricster]

Every day Stefan..... how's Marnus going to walk around???....

[Marino4x4]

Hi Stefan

Yes. The plan is to still use the feet. I made a few changes after I made a paper cutout prototype. My angles and length was a bit wrong. I should have them by Monday.

[Chris Skinner]

That roofrack looks good!

By the way, what is a good cushion material to put at base of the feet where it meets the gutter - I had a front runner installed at the shop, and was surprised to see that it was metal on metal.
Surely there should be something to protect the gutter area??

[Marino4x4]

Hi Chris

I am going to use the foam strips that you can buy at Midas and other hardware stores.

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That should be ok. Otherwise you can buy small rubber strips from an automotive rubbers shop.

[Peter Connan]

That foam strip degrades quite quickly from UV.

I have been using duct tape, but I am sure there must be a better solution.

[Tinus lotz]

Feul line works well for me just cut it one side

[Magiel Oberholster]

Nou hoe sit jy 'n roofrak op 'n hardboddy wat nie gutters het nie

[Jorrie]

That roofrack looks good!

By the way, what is a good cushion material to put at base of the feet where it meets the gutter - I had a front runner installed at the shop, and was surprised to see that it was metal on metal.
Surely there should be something to protect the gutter area??

Have a look at 4x4 MegaWorld. I have an African Outback rack form them. They insert a solid plastic strip which protects the gutter. Definitely not metal on metal.

[Chris Skinner]

Thanks for the ideas!
I looked at the suggestions and decided thatthe foam strip is no where near strong or resilient enough to add any protection (I tested some).
I decided to try some thin hosepipe (measures 9mm diameter).
See pictures below - this definately seems strong enough to cope with the pressure/weight exercted on the foot peices.

[Jorrie]

Chris, dit is 'n soortgelyke idee waarvaN ek praat.