Single Cab Roof Rack, Just A Thought

MATTSRED · 09-14-2009, 09:43 PM

So here is an idea,single cab roof rack.. very rough drawing and its not all
perfect but open to anything you got to say about it.

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AZkid · 09-14-2009, 09:49 PM

i like how its tied in, and i believe it was uhmmm conferr? who use to make the single cab roof racks.

olharleyman · 09-14-2009, 11:01 PM

I think it's pretty cool but I think I would move your rear support bar back to give more support to the rear of the basket like this this , IT IS PAINT SO IT SUCKS BUT YOU CAN GET THE IDEA

kawasakimoto_7 · 09-15-2009, 04:05 PM

i think that would be sooo sick! looks like a lot of work though
i say go for it!

muddpigg · 09-15-2009, 04:42 PM

If going for roof rack like that you might aswell design it to act as an exo too. Just a little more bracing, better check legal side of it though. Heard some states really started cracking down on exos though.

Like the idea though.

bain · 09-15-2009, 04:47 PM

Id put some tubing on the back of the rack near the corners angling down into the inside floor corners of the bed near the tailgate so you could mount your spare tire and a high lift...but thats just me..

AZkid · 09-15-2009, 05:06 PM

i think that'd be pretty freakin sweet!

paynemw · 09-15-2009, 05:11 PM

hey, I actually did some research/planned up a project like that when I had my single cab chevy 1500 AND I actually found a picture of a dude who did one... let me dig it up.... But this is what I had to think about when doing it. 1. are you going to want to spend the time and money to do all that tube framing on the cab of your truck? and will the construction of the sliders be able to withstand the weight of your load on the rack as well as the beating from the rocks...
The idea that My dad threw at me was why not think up something that you can attach to to your bed using the stock holes at the corners.... and i'm not sure if your bed has holes halfway down the bed.... but I came to the conclusion to use some kind of angle iron that sits against the inside edge of the railing and have 4 posts run up to approximately 2 inches above the cab (because your frame flexes and you dont want to mess up the roof of your cab) plus you can have more of the roof rack hanging over the front portion of your bed and not as much over your cab (cab and bed are made separate because they flex independently of each other so having it all connected would concern me)..... so put more weight in the back.... and I'm guessing you don't want it too far back because you like having an open space around the bed... I also incorporated a toolbox that sat over the angle iron... but heres that picture

AZkid · 09-15-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paynemw

hey, I actually did some research/planned up a project like that when I had my single cab chevy 1500 AND I actually found a picture of a dude who did one... let me dig it up.... But this is what I had to think about when doing it. 1. are you going to want to spend the time and money to do all that tube framing on the cab of your truck? and will the construction of the sliders be able to withstand the weight of your load on the rack as well as the beating from the rocks...
The idea that My dad threw at me was why not think up something that you can attach to to your bed using the stock holes at the corners.... and i'm not sure if your bed has holes halfway down the bed.... but I came to the conclusion to use some kind of angle iron that sits against the inside edge of the railing and have 4 posts run up to approximately 2 inches above the cab (because your frame flexes and you dont want to mess up the roof of your cab) plus you can have more of the roof rack hanging over the front portion of your bed and not as much over your cab..... so put more weight in the back.... and I'm guessing you don't want it too far back because you like having an open space around the bed... I also incorporated a toolbox that sat over the angle iron... but heres that picture

thats your truck?!!

i saw it in, uhm whats that magazine, off road adventures, actually i just looked it up and im looking at it now. the 2004 easter jeep safari, ive always wondered whos truck that was, its sick!

paynemw · 09-15-2009, 05:22 PM

no dude, not at all HAHA... i just found pictures of that truck

AZkid · 09-15-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paynemw

no dude, not at all HAHA... i just found pictures of that truck

dang, it thought you were saying that was your truck D:

i cannot figure out whos truck that is!!!!

scuba · 09-15-2009, 06:10 PM

If you tie into the frame DO NOT tie into body as well, they flex differently..

So what bain suggested would be a bad idea IMO

yoder519 · 09-15-2009, 06:44 PM

i think it looks freakin sweet!!! but paynemw has a good point with mountin it to the sliders

MATTSRED · 09-16-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bain

Id put some tubing on the back of the rack near the corners angling down into the inside floor corners of the bed near the tailgate so you could mount your spare tire and a high lift...but thats just me..

Yes i like that better!

bain · 09-16-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba

If you tie into the frame DO NOT tie into body as well, they flex differently..

So what bain suggested would be a bad idea IMO

he could go through the bed to the frame

**aviator** · 09-16-2009, 06:52 PM

If you go with the first design you could rig the slider mounts with pins so you could remove the basket when you did'nt need it. That kind of thing adds so much wind resistance it will kill your fuel economy.

limon32 · 09-27-2009, 11:48 PM

Thats awsome, I was thinking of making up a rack to go above the roof a few inches but bolted down to the bed with something like 3 or 4 inch square tubing so I could mount things to it and have it double as a roll bar, with the rack hanging from it.

Any how, I really like your design too. How about adding diamond plate to the "floor" of it, might make putting things up there more secure?

stock as possible · 09-28-2009, 10:23 AM

If you're just doing this for the extra cargo space and not the exo, couldn't you put a yakima bar over the cab and a moveable, clamp-on type bed rack in the bed but have it slid foward to support the basket? I'm thinking about the same thing right now but I need something that can support a canoe but be moved foward to also support a basket if needed. My problem with the bed rack is that I haven't found one that will also work with a Supertop.

VLP · 10-16-2009, 04:59 PM

I was thinking of a way to do something like that to my 90 single cab.
My idea was to build a cab exo (planned on it eventually anyway) then extend it out much like the pic that was altered in paint. Once completed then run relatively thin thule mounts and bars on top (in the event of the truck being on its side, it would not completely destroy the bars/rack hanging over the sides) things like lights, gear carrier, rack, ect. could be mounted on thule rack for camping trips and such, but everything would be removable leaving just the exo for rock climbing and day trips. Also looking into dimensions of rooftop tents, not sure tho.

davo247d · 11-14-2009, 07:33 PM

so did he ever do it or? did he just stop getting on

davo247d · 11-14-2009, 07:40 PM

i kinda had an idea of having like a removable tent deal for the back of your truck that would be able to fit in like a duffle bag idk i would be able to make it in welding but idk if i want to

**aviator** · 11-15-2009, 10:01 AM

Looks like a cool idea davo... kind of like a fastback treatment... or the canvas top hummers... You could try talking to a Marine Canvas [boat top] place they could come up with something easily.

Just saw you're in Montana... a boat topper place might be hard to find in your neck of the woods...

Toyoda22 · 11-15-2009, 11:22 AM

On that fastback like tent setup, how would the tent interact with the back of the cab? it would have to snug up against it to keep out wind and water but it then the whole thing would cover your rear view and your third brake light(illegal in my pretentious state of Mass). Its a sweet idea, and i'm interested in it for my truck, but some modifications and details need to be thought over i guess is what i'm saying

davo247d · 11-15-2009, 11:34 AM

ya idk ill probibly make one just for s&g's lol but i dont have a 3rd brake light and i think it would have like 3 inch of clearence between it and the cab but it would have a flexible clear plastic so you could see out the rear

09-14-2009, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	i like how its tied in, and i believe it was uhmmm conferr? who use to make the single cab roof racks. __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

09-14-2009, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	I think it's pretty cool but I think I would move your rear support bar back to give more support to the rear of the basket like this this , IT IS PAINT SO IT SUCKS BUT YOU CAN GET THE IDEA __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

09-15-2009, 04:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
kawasakimoto_7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 161	i think that would be sooo sick! looks like a lot of work though i say go for it! __________________ 1995 toyota pickup 4x4 reg. cab 22RE 5 spd bought: 206,000 stands now: 218,000 recent top end rebuild marlin crawler front bumper w/o stinger 31x10.50's black steel rims flowmaster 40

09-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,395	If going for roof rack like that you might aswell design it to act as an exo too. Just a little more bracing, better check legal side of it though. Heard some states really started cracking down on exos though. Like the idea though. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

09-15-2009, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
bain Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lenoir, NC Posts: 333	Id put some tubing on the back of the rack near the corners angling down into the inside floor corners of the bed near the tailgate so you could mount your spare tire and a high lift...but thats just me.. __________________ geared,locked, lifted, snorkeled, protected and beat all to hell and I'll never use the search button!!! Last edited by bain; 09-15-2009 at 04:55 PM.

09-15-2009, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	i think that'd be pretty freakin sweet! __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

09-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
paynemw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: all over Posts: 105	hey, I actually did some research/planned up a project like that when I had my single cab chevy 1500 AND I actually found a picture of a dude who did one... let me dig it up.... But this is what I had to think about when doing it. 1. are you going to want to spend the time and money to do all that tube framing on the cab of your truck? and will the construction of the sliders be able to withstand the weight of your load on the rack as well as the beating from the rocks... The idea that My dad threw at me was why not think up something that you can attach to to your bed using the stock holes at the corners.... and i'm not sure if your bed has holes halfway down the bed.... but I came to the conclusion to use some kind of angle iron that sits against the inside edge of the railing and have 4 posts run up to approximately 2 inches above the cab (because your frame flexes and you dont want to mess up the roof of your cab) plus you can have more of the roof rack hanging over the front portion of your bed and not as much over your cab (cab and bed are made separate because they flex independently of each other so having it all connected would concern me)..... so put more weight in the back.... and I'm guessing you don't want it too far back because you like having an open space around the bed... I also incorporated a toolbox that sat over the angle iron... but heres that picture Attached Thumbnails __________________ Matty P 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 5 spd standard, Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, URD Sensor Simulator, ISR, Deckplate Mod, Black Rock 929 16x7's, custom sliders, KMA Multicarrier, URD stage II clutch kit Will be ordered: ShrockWorks front bumper, OME 3" lift My Build Last edited by paynemw; 09-15-2009 at 05:14 PM.

09-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
paynemw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: all over Posts: 105	no dude, not at all HAHA... i just found pictures of that truck __________________ Matty P 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 5 spd standard, Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, URD Sensor Simulator, ISR, Deckplate Mod, Black Rock 929 16x7's, custom sliders, KMA Multicarrier, URD stage II clutch kit Will be ordered: ShrockWorks front bumper, OME 3" lift My Build

09-15-2009, 06:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,968	If you tie into the frame DO NOT tie into body as well, they flex differently.. So what bain suggested would be a bad idea IMO __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

09-15-2009, 06:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
yoder519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 1,005	i think it looks freakin sweet!!! but paynemw has a good point with mountin it to the sliders __________________ Sold&Missed 95 Yota pu 22RE/33x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders/TG Sliders/4Crawler 2in BL//TG Diff Breather/Herculined Floorboard/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat/2.25" Exhaust/Glasspack/Procomp black steelies/Procomp shocks/Superlift 2" AALs/4 Crawler 1.5" BJers 1998 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 5spd/Quad Arenaline/4in Exhaust/6in Tip/AFE Intake

09-16-2009, 06:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,472	If you go with the first design you could rig the slider mounts with pins so you could remove the basket when you did'nt need it. That kind of thing adds so much wind resistance it will kill your fuel economy. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

09-27-2009, 11:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
limon32 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenai, AK Posts: 177	Thats awsome, I was thinking of making up a rack to go above the roof a few inches but bolted down to the bed with something like 3 or 4 inch square tubing so I could mount things to it and have it double as a roll bar, with the rack hanging from it. Any how, I really like your design too. How about adding diamond plate to the "floor" of it, might make putting things up there more secure?

09-28-2009, 10:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
stock as possible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 79	If you're just doing this for the extra cargo space and not the exo, couldn't you put a yakima bar over the cab and a moveable, clamp-on type bed rack in the bed but have it slid foward to support the basket? I'm thinking about the same thing right now but I need something that can support a canoe but be moved foward to also support a basket if needed. My problem with the bed rack is that I haven't found one that will also work with a Supertop. __________________ 92 4wd xcab pickup, 22re, 5 speed

10-16-2009, 04:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
VLP Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8	I was thinking of a way to do something like that to my 90 single cab. My idea was to build a cab exo (planned on it eventually anyway) then extend it out much like the pic that was altered in paint. Once completed then run relatively thin thule mounts and bars on top (in the event of the truck being on its side, it would not completely destroy the bars/rack hanging over the sides) things like lights, gear carrier, rack, ect. could be mounted on thule rack for camping trips and such, but everything would be removable leaving just the exo for rock climbing and day trips. Also looking into dimensions of rooftop tents, not sure tho.

11-14-2009, 07:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
davo247d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Helena Montana Posts: 243	so did he ever do it or? did he just stop getting on __________________ 1988 p/u 4x4 22re all stock accept the new dents i put in the side of it, o/e clutch from toyota, timing chain kit, water pump, and the newest a blown head gaskit and it needs new rings wait for a rebuild thread! New Truck 88 sr5 22re with rancho's and a nice little towing package but the engine was knocking so i pulled the engine out and im gonna rebuild it

11-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
davo247d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Helena Montana Posts: 243	i kinda had an idea of having like a removable tent deal for the back of your truck that would be able to fit in like a duffle bag idk i would be able to make it in welding but idk if i want to __________________ 1988 p/u 4x4 22re all stock accept the new dents i put in the side of it, o/e clutch from toyota, timing chain kit, water pump, and the newest a blown head gaskit and it needs new rings wait for a rebuild thread! New Truck 88 sr5 22re with rancho's and a nice little towing package but the engine was knocking so i pulled the engine out and im gonna rebuild it

11-15-2009, 10:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,472	Looks like a cool idea davo... kind of like a fastback treatment... or the canvas top hummers... You could try talking to a Marine Canvas [boat top] place they could come up with something easily. Just saw you're in Montana... a boat topper place might be hard to find in your neck of the woods... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way. Last edited by aviator; 11-15-2009 at 10:02 AM.

11-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
Toyoda22 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 25	On that fastback like tent setup, how would the tent interact with the back of the cab? it would have to snug up against it to keep out wind and water but it then the whole thing would cover your rear view and your third brake light(illegal in my pretentious state of Mass). Its a sweet idea, and i'm interested in it for my truck, but some modifications and details need to be thought over i guess is what i'm saying __________________ 2000 Tacoma 5 Speed, 4X4, Reg cab, 2.7l, intake elbow removed, silencer box removed, K&N airbox filter, bullbar and rollbar with lights,

11-15-2009, 11:34 AM	#24 (permalink)
davo247d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Helena Montana Posts: 243	ya idk ill probibly make one just for s&g's lol but i dont have a 3rd brake light and i think it would have like 3 inch of clearence between it and the cab but it would have a flexible clear plastic so you could see out the rear __________________ 1988 p/u 4x4 22re all stock accept the new dents i put in the side of it, o/e clutch from toyota, timing chain kit, water pump, and the newest a blown head gaskit and it needs new rings wait for a rebuild thread! New Truck 88 sr5 22re with rancho's and a nice little towing package but the engine was knocking so i pulled the engine out and im gonna rebuild it

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