dem0nk1d

Anyone running a utility rack on their rig. I’d like to see some pictures of some examples. I really want to know if it would be functional or not.

Junkers88

You mean like an over head storage on top of the cab or like a ladder rack? I might be reading more into it than you intended.

If you mean overhead storage like a Baja rack then I don't know if anyone has done it on a pickup since the mounting surface on the top of the cab is rather small.

algranger

I would like to make something for my shell i'd like to go for the expedition vehicle look. I would probably use 1x1 square aluminum tube

I'll draw one up on MS Paint

Edit: Here we are... it looks like a work rack but when its on the truck it should look more like a cargo rack on an expedition vehicle (It's gonna have all rounded edges and finished welds should look clean)

Tubbyfatty

I think bobzombie has one on his 4runner.

aviator

Here's a link (I had to look thru my subscriptions to get the guy's name right so I figured just give it to you lol)... https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...82/index3.html

dem0nk1d

examples.






what do you guys think?

aviator

Oh you meant a ladder rack lol... I had a home made one on my old 87 that was very useful I built it so I could tarp over it conestoga style and it worked very well. It did'nt hurt the fuel econ. very noticeably [except when tarped lol]. My cousin's daughter liked to use it for Gymnastic gear and or Monkey bars [when parked I'm not that redneck that I'd let her back there going down the road lol].
All in all I'd say very useful but folks may think you're a roofer/overhead door repair man.

algranger

Oh you mean one of those things. I'm gonna be building one soon when i get my F-350.

I see about 5 toyotas a day running these around here

randito

Not mine, but I've always really like to look of this one. I like the built in basket.


http://www.4x4wire.com/gallery/reade.../Mike_Ward.jpg

yoterr

ladder racks work good...for ladders, plumbing and 2x's is that what your looking to get out of it? also if you get one dont load toooo much stuff up there it makes the truck top heavy (old boss had one on a taco) lol was not funn

aviator

I used to carry several 100' of EMT and/or Rigid conduit +ladders up on mine... top heavy? maybe but nothing you could'nt get used to... on a trail with lots of off cambers and side hills might be a problem.....

Junkers88

Yeah I hate when I have to 4x it in to a remote electrical job. Crazy hippies and the places they want lighting...... *grin*