My rack weighed 39 lbs and the Fantastic Fan that I added to the roof is about 11 lbs. I don't plan on having anything else up there besides the surfboard, which weighs 9 lbs. Add 5 pounds for straps and hardware then round up, that puts me at around 65 lbs total.
I've added a bungee cargo...
Some high-rated ratchet straps and eye-bolts would be best. You could also use turnbuckles, but they wouldn't be as quick release. I'm sure there's more elegant solutions, but I'd doubt that there's something out there that's a better bang for your buck, while still being safe.
Toytech, that's a beautiful 1st gen! I was looking for a white 4runner when I picked up mine, but I had to settle for red :(. I love how that ARB bumper looks on it too!
there was a guy in the classifieds who had found a source for full sheets. He was trying to get people interested in a group buy so he could just cut them up for whoever wanted some. If I remember correctly, they were a decent price...I searched but can't find it and I have a short attention...
Now that you all think I've completely lost it, here's the whole reason that I went wild on my roof...
It's called a Fantastic Vent and it has a 12v reversible fan...those hot and stuffy nights in the back of the 4runner will hopefully be a little more comfortable.
Ahhhh, just pop the top...
Yep, I cut a big friggin' hole in our roof. :Wow1:
Toyotero, you're getting warmer...
and that Hannibal Roof Rack I had for sale? Apparently nobody was interested in a quality roof rack discounted by over 60%...so I said to hell with it. I'll just hack that up too.
Now before anybody...
Search under "fiberglass reinforced grating" or "waffleboards" to find more info online. You'll find manufacturers all over the US, very common stuff in the industrial world.
I got mine from the great folks at Fibergrate (no pun intended) since they're somewhat local to me. If you tell a...
Thanks Elliot, you made Shannon blush! (I assume you were referring to her?)
Cool idea! I may have to try something like that if we have time...
On another note, I got a little carried away today in the shop. Something's brewing...I can only give you a teaser pic for now.
That sucks...that's why I always leave the info from the original ad on my posts. I listed the guys description and phone number above so you could always give it a shot.
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