Bolting roof rack/basket through fiberglass roof

Djlarroc · 03-09-2008, 12:22 PM

So I want to install my Coleman rack today. I know a couple people have installed racks bolting through the roof. Did you remove the perforated cover? or did you drill through it? Like in pic #6 (Courtesty of Mike D). http://www.yotatech.com/f2/show-me-y...30/#post681317. I don't want to do the rain gutter cuz I want to have a lower profile.

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Adawg_08 · 03-09-2008, 01:58 PM

I just drilled right down through my top. I need to make a brace for the rear cuz w/ my tire up there the fiberglass top bows down and it bounces a little on rough stuff. I was gunna make something from my roll bar up to the mounts.

Djlarroc · 03-09-2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks man, yeah I ended up doing the same thing. I used a 7/32 drill bit to make it as snug as possible. I also put silicone on there, so hopefully no leaks. Took me about 30-45 mins.

Just got busy and didn't get a chance to post earlier, but here are some pics.

I ended up using the snap brackets directly on the top.

I flipped the u bolts and screwed them in from the bottom. I felt it looked cleaner and made it harder to steal.

This is how it looks from the inside. Not too bad, and I can always just flip the u bolts over if I want.

Hope this is useful to others.

Mattabilly · 03-10-2008, 02:17 PM

I would use a large washer on the inside to spread out any upward pressure.

surf4runner · 03-10-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djlarroc

I also put silicone on there, so hopefully no leaks.
I flipped the u bolts and screwed them in from the bottom. I felt it looked cleaner and made it harder to steal.

cant see the pix(at work) i replaced the original hardware SS(allen head) hardware since it had rusted after a few years in the wet so.cal weather

& to frustrate any potential thieves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattabilly

I would use a large washer on the inside to spread out any upward pressure.

big fender washers and the matching rubber washers (&silicone)= no cracks or leaks.

tortis · 03-10-2008, 05:00 PM

looks like it just clears the garage door. 1 month. that is what i give you before you have to call your insurance agent(you), and explain how you destroyed your garage door, and tore the roof off your 4runner, while pulling into the garage, because you forgot you had stuff in your rack

i am not even going to ask about the diff's

tortis · 03-10-2008, 05:01 PM

looks good by the way.

Djlarroc · 03-10-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tortis

looks like it just clears the garage door. 1 month. that is what i give you before you have to call your insurance agent(you), and explain how you destroyed your garage door, and tore the roof off your 4runner, while pulling into the garage, because you forgot you had stuff in your rack

i am not even going to ask about the diff's

Lol...Ah Torty, you always spice up my threads. Thanks for the compliment, and I am going to try my hardest to not destroy my truck or my house. Dude, you know I haven't done squat with the diffs. You woulda got a pm already. They will be in this month for sure.

tortis · 03-11-2008, 08:31 AM

and the check is in the mail

devldogs55 · 04-03-2008, 04:06 PM

Nice job djlarroc! I'm thinkin about a similar mod here pretty soon. Still no e-locker though, huh? Ha.. get 'er done!

03-09-2008, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adawg_08 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 152	I just drilled right down through my top. I need to make a brace for the rear cuz w/ my tire up there the fiberglass top bows down and it bounces a little on rough stuff. I was gunna make something from my roll bar up to the mounts. __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid

03-09-2008, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,323	Thanks man, yeah I ended up doing the same thing. I used a 7/32 drill bit to make it as snug as possible. I also put silicone on there, so hopefully no leaks. Took me about 30-45 mins. Just got busy and didn't get a chance to post earlier, but here are some pics. I ended up using the snap brackets directly on the top. I flipped the u bolts and screwed them in from the bottom. I felt it looked cleaner and made it harder to steal. This is how it looks from the inside. Not too bad, and I can always just flip the u bolts over if I want. Hope this is useful to others. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R - sold!

03-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mattabilly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 105	I would use a large washer on the inside to spread out any upward pressure. __________________ 1992 4Runner - Aisin Manual Hubs, Sonoran Steel IFS Truss,Marlin shifter seat, JDM Hilux Surf Inclinometer, Yakima roof rack, Manik Brush Bar, 100W KC Daylighters. Airbox mod. BF Goodrich ATs 31 x 10.5. Running Boards Removed.

03-10-2008, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
tortis Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 1,273	looks like it just clears the garage door. 1 month. that is what i give you before you have to call your insurance agent(you), and explain how you destroyed your garage door, and tore the roof off your 4runner, while pulling into the garage, because you forgot you had stuff in your rack i am not even going to ask about the diff's __________________ 89 Truck X-tra Cab LCE Timing Chain 31'' Maxxis Buckshot 4.88's built by ZUK(the mind reader) Aussie Locker Front and Rear 63'' Chevy Springs Marlin HD Clutch Bilstein HD Shocks 2.5" Exhaust W/Dynomax Muffler 2-50 Watt Backup Lights

03-10-2008, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
tortis Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 1,273	looks good by the way. __________________ 89 Truck X-tra Cab LCE Timing Chain 31'' Maxxis Buckshot 4.88's built by ZUK(the mind reader) Aussie Locker Front and Rear 63'' Chevy Springs Marlin HD Clutch Bilstein HD Shocks 2.5" Exhaust W/Dynomax Muffler 2-50 Watt Backup Lights

03-11-2008, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
tortis Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shreveport, La Posts: 1,273	and the check is in the mail __________________ 89 Truck X-tra Cab LCE Timing Chain 31'' Maxxis Buckshot 4.88's built by ZUK(the mind reader) Aussie Locker Front and Rear 63'' Chevy Springs Marlin HD Clutch Bilstein HD Shocks 2.5" Exhaust W/Dynomax Muffler 2-50 Watt Backup Lights

04-03-2008, 04:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
devldogs55 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Idaho/Eastern WA Posts: 223	Nice job djlarroc! I'm thinkin about a similar mod here pretty soon. Still no e-locker though, huh? Ha.. get 'er done! __________________ 1990 Yota T4R SR5 3.0 V6 5 speed manual 170,000 miles OME shocks and 901 coils Warn Premium Hubs SDORI BJ Spacers 4.56 gears Rear TRD E-locker 33x10.5 BFG MT KM2 Cherry Bomb Vortex + 2.25"

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