INTI roofrack for LC's

LC/LR4Life

Adventurer
This is an old thread. However I want one of these racks for my 100 series Cruiser. I ran an internet search, and actually saw a FJ Cruiser at the FJForums site with one on it. I don't think he was in the USA however.

Can these be had for the 100 anywhere? Can anyone manufacture them in the USA to keep from having to import them? It's such a good rack, it's a shame nobody has done more to have these around.
 

24HOURSOFNEVADA

Expedition Leader
LC/LR4Life said:
This is an old thread. However I want one of these racks for my 100 series Cruiser. I ran an internet search, and actually saw a FJ Cruiser at the FJForums site with one on it. I don't think he was in the USA however.

Can these be had for the 100 anywhere? Can anyone manufacture them in the USA to keep from having to import them? It's such a good rack, it's a shame nobody has done more to have these around.


Mudraks cruisers around Napa is the place to get them from. I don't think you can buy straight from Alvaro (Although I may be wrong, if I am then A's the guy to see).
 

Sloan

Explorer
T think they are all out of the FJ60 racks with no plans to import more. Check with Mudrak he may have some for the 80s. You might also wait, there is a company in Utah building something called a Mule rack that looks sweet. They are keeping pretty hush hush until they're ready for full blown production but there are some pics on a thread about expedition americas over on mud.
 

alvarorb

Adventurer
Of the 20 racks I brought there's only one 60 series rack left.
Due to Chavez' monetary policies, it's not possible to import anymore racks at this time.

I'm really happy that we were able to make them available in the US. A lot of people had asked for them for years. Initially sales were very slow, but towards the end they flew off the shelf. To those who have them, thank you very much. For those who would like one, we look forward to the day when we can import them again.

Regards

Alvaro
 

DBS311

Adventurer
alvarorb said:
Of the 20 racks I brought there's only one 60 series rack left.

Alvaro


What are the dimesions for this rack? I heard they are the 3/4 and not the full length.
 

alvarorb

Adventurer
DBS,

For the 60 Series, the 3/4 length rack is aprox. 79" x 52", plus the light cage which is 8 inches long.

Regards

Alvaro
 

alvarorb

Adventurer
Guys,

We've sold out on the racks. We're looking into importing some more. I'll keep you posted.

Regards

Alvaro
 

Sloan

Explorer
Thanks, at least one 60 series please. I fell asleep at the wheel on getting the last one, but I did find out that I might not need surgery on my neck. :D
 

adventureduo

Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
I will never forget the day when one of my buddies emailed me a link on the web...

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We were super lucky and found our INTI on craigslist here in SoCal 2 years ago. And when i mean lucky, i mean full length, with ladder and limb risers for $750! The guy apparently moved here from South America and brought it with him. It still needs to be torn apart, blasted and powder coated (still has the original hand brushed paint on it), but shoot... we couldn't have been luckier IMHO.

 

LC/LR4Life

Adventurer
I got my Inti rack today. After much struggle, wringing of hands, fighting with PayPal (which I didn't end up using), and waiting on Fed Ex to arrive......

It's here. There were a few scuff marks on it, but being all the way from Venezuela via Alvaro and Mudraks, I kind of expected a little scratched paint. I went out and got some flat black primer and flat black paint. I've been painting the side rails, light guard and cross braces this evening.

Tomorrow I paint the gray pieces I got from ARB previously (I had originally intended to buy an ARB rack) flat black as well. The 100 doesn't have gutters, so I have to figure out a way to mount the rack to the ARB roof mounts. My plan is to finish assembling the rack, and then remove the factory roof rail trash and install the ARB mounts. Once that's acomplished, I'll set the rack on top of the 6 mounts and see how I can fasten everything solid.

I had to buy a few things from Harbor Frieght. I got a rivet gun, and also some torx drivers. The torx drivers are required to remove the factory rails. A T15 and T30 are required. The bolts are accessable by popping the plastic covers straight up and off the rails. I also bought two bottles of medium strength thread locker to use on all my bolts which don't have nylocks.

I also wanted to say that while the side rails are made out of some somewhat small diameter tubing, it is built with quality in mind. The welding is first rate. Also, the main thing to be concerned about on a rack is what is supporting your load. All that gear is supported by aluminum. Aluminum you say? Yeah, but you have to see it. The company uses aluminum, but the way they do it is smart. Using architecture rather than brute strength. I am sure the aluminum is quite strong, but the way they built it, it's design that is giving the strength. Aluminum cross members are all rectangular tubing, and the sides and front are c-channel. All put together like a nice puzzle. As well, there are 8 wide aluminum slats for the decking of the rack. These attach to the rack and become part of the rack. All weight is set on these slats, which are supported by all the aluminum joists which cross the roof.

It's a bit of a complex piece of work, but it's smart. Someone put a lot of thought into the design of this roof rack.

Fed Ex ship weight was 105 lbs by the way.

PS- The light guard is awesome.....

PSS- Many thanks to Alvaro for making this rack possible. I owe him a steak dinner!
 
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azarmadillo

Adventurer
INTI racks are awesome. I bought mine USED for $1000. I know of only 1 other INTI in the US on a Range Rover. Awesome racks though. They carry Nato 20L cans perfectly without additional mounts and I've even slept on it without anything but a sleeping bag. Great racks. Worth twice the price.

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