A 03 Disco II Build

[justfred]

Im looking for some input from some other people on what rack to get? I am think either a Safety Device or a Baja Rack?

A good question would probably be what do you intend to carry up there?

I'd buy or build a flat rack, large enough to fit a standard sheet of plywood.

I have a Safety Devices D1 rack on my D2. It fits fine, looks great. I'd say it's only marginally useful, since it won't quite fit a 4x8, and it's difficult to walk on, and a rooftop tent would have to be mounted on top of the rails, or cut the rails. The staggered design matches the top of the truck, but it makes the rack harder to use. And even attaching standard tiedowns is a bit annoying, because the bars are slightly too big. That said, I've used it a lot, and I cut a sheet of plywood to fit (about 6" off the end, and taper/notch the front) and that was really handy for carrying lumber for a project I worked on. Also nice to sit up there on a folding chair! I had planned to sleep up top, too, but didn't end up bothering.

 

[aarcaris94]

The main reason is to haul gear and eventually get a roof top tent. But I also want the rack to improve the look of Disco. I really love the way they look with a rack and lights. I know that to mount a tent on these you have to do some cutting but I have a plan to make a section to be removable. Any one have a reason for on or the other?
Thanks,
Austin

 

[GaAlpinaowner]

I would get a safety Device roof rack and add the Chicken coop plastic floor system .....great strength and weight savings...

 

[MedicalCowboy]

Yeah I second the SD rack. Great rack. I love mine. Anyone know where to get the chicken coop flooring?

 

[aarcaris94]

I am liking the look of the SD rack better but can't find a cheap used one. So I'm thinking of building my own but want to see if anyone wants to give some pictures and some demensions on there rack?
What does everyone think about building one? Do you think it's worth the time and effort to build one or just wait for a used one to come up?

 

[Howski]

Just be aware that really no matter the condition of an SD rack they will be expensive. That being said, they are awesome racks.

 

[ZG]

BrandonS on here made an awesome rack, you should talk to him.

 

[MedicalCowboy]

Yeah they're expensive. I managed to get mine for $800 :Wow1: the guy bought it for his stock D2 did not like the look and sat it in his garage then forgot about it. Lucky lucky me lol

 

[bmxer06pa]

Yeah I second the SD rack. Great rack. I love mine. Anyone know where to get the chicken coop flooring?

http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...ent-ft_poultry_fencing_flooring;pgha2215.html

 

[MedicalCowboy]

I can not order that kind, it said on the website not for turkys lol. Thanks for the link bud!

 

[GaAlpinaowner]

Here is a Farmtek platform pre fitted before the SD rack was powdercoated.

 

[aarcaris94]

Can anyone tell me what tires and rims are on this rover I found
Mainly the tire size.
Also does someone know how to build rock sliders similar to these?

 

[Claytonburns]

I want to do something similar to this

do you know where you can get these?

 

[Topher1044]

Columbia Rovers sells at least the part directly on the door, but this looks like something custom.

 

[Topher1044]

do you know where you can get these?

Rockstar Fab has it with checkerplate option.
http://roxtarfab.com/acc-reardoor.htm
Here is the Columbia one:
http://www.columbiaoverland.com/product/discovery-ii-stainless-steel-rear-cargo-door-panel