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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: ogilviexj on September 05, 2008, 11:52:18 AM

Title: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: ogilviexj on September 05, 2008, 11:52:18 AM
Hey guys, was looking online and saw some people putting atv ramps on top as roof racks. any thoughts?

This one is at PA for $148.00
(http://www.princessauto.com/prodimages/CAN/8002597.gif)
ALUMINUM TRI FOLD RAMP
$ 148.88


• Capacity: 1,500 lbs.
• 50" W x 77" L
• Ideal for loading ATVs, motorcycles, lawn/garden tractors,
• Heavy duty riveted rung construction
• Folds to store between ATV wheels in truck
• Raised edges work as a guide for wheels


Regular Price: $199.99
Weight: 44.16 lbs

Title: Re: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: XJHERO on September 05, 2008, 02:11:12 PM
Your xj might look funny with a quad on it, a bit top heavy for trail ridding too ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: ogilviexj on September 05, 2008, 03:33:34 PM
 ::)

(http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=189929&stc=1&d=1195634717)

(http://www.wildyoats.com/images/rackweb03_small.jpg)
Heres his write up
http://www.wildyoats.com/the_j-rack.htm
Title: Re: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: sylvrinvader on September 05, 2008, 04:18:28 PM
thats a neat idea but i paid less for a roof rack and basket with an extension piece
Title: Re: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: ogilviexj on September 05, 2008, 06:34:22 PM
Good to know... where?
Title: Re: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: sylvrinvader on September 05, 2008, 08:42:32 PM
i got a factory roof rack from a 96 mazda MPV for $10 @ pnp and a brand new sport rack basket with an extension for just under $300 and it works great i use it everyday to carry my workbench & ladder
Title: Re: Anyone done this for a roofbasket/rack?
Post by: familyofjeeps on September 11, 2008, 10:24:56 AM
my dad and I have been looking at that samething it sounds pretty good, the only thing I would have a problem with is no side but I can't do anything for that unless I send it way let me know how it works for you maybe I will fallow

thanks
Mitch