garage height..and baskets

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Mar 28, 2004 | 01:55 PM

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Scofco

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Originally Posted by runnerboy97

the bolts for the lights on mine are semi-loose, so that they fold back if the touch a branch to avoid breakage. I can just fold mine foreward flat, and have room for my kayak or any other long load on the basket.

Hmmm, me thinks me likes the sounds of that idear.
Sounds crazy enough to actually work!

Mar 28, 2004 | 01:58 PM

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it works, just loosen the bolts on the lights, fold them down so they are below the level of the bars on the basket, and tie stuff on top.

Mar 28, 2004 | 03:12 PM

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I've got OME 882's and one trim packer up front and OME HD coils in the back on 32's with a 4" Con Ferr rack and I have about 4" till I can't fit in the garage anymore.

Mar 28, 2004 | 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Herkengineer

The problem is, I have a bout 11 inches of clearance to play with. Right now my rig sits at 5ft 9 in and the opening to the garage is 6 ft 8 in.

well, you're going to be calling it close. my rig ('89 on 31's, no lift) sits at 6'0" without the basket and 6'10" with the basket. if i put the jerry cans on (on their side) and the spare tire in the basket, then i need 7'4" clearance. i have the yakima load warrier on yakima load bars. generally, i keep the spare tire underneath the truck and don't have the jerry cans on, so i can fit in my garage, otherwise i cannot. but since my car is nicer (newer) than my trucks, they usually sit outside anyway.

Mar 28, 2004 | 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonpt

A lot of it will depend on what basket you go with, and how you mount it. For baskets... if I remember correctly, Wilderness makes a 4" tall safari basket - that is the shortest one I've seen. I've got a Surco (as do several others on the board) that is 5" tall. For mounting it, you can mount it to the factory roof rack, if you have one, or to an aftermarket rack like Thule or Yakima. Using the factory rack will let the basket sit lower, but it won't be as strong. Going with aftermarket will let you carry more weight, but will raise the basket up some.

Why not remove the factory rack and mount it directly to the rails? This would definitely be the lowest and strongest way to mount a rack. If you need to mount other accessories, like Yakima or Thule, you can them mount them to your basket using the adapters they provide.

P.S. I'll be doing this in a few months so I'll have a complete Yakima rack w/Control towers and crossbars for sale. Sorry but I'll be keeping the Steelhead Bike Mounts, Promo Ski Mounts, and Fairing .

Mar 28, 2004 | 06:41 PM

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[QUOTE=Birdman]Why not remove the factory rack and mount it directly to the rails? This would definitely be the lowest and strongest way to mount a rack.

That's how my ConFerr rack is mounted. I may even slot the brackets to lower the rack another 1/2" or so.

Mar 28, 2004 | 06:44 PM

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I just got a BVG basket and I like it so far. I just have it sitting on the toyota rails and I have to say, it dosn't make as much noise as I thought it might. I will have to see what it does to my mileage. I do not have a wind fairing on it ( but I am looking). I have more than enough room to get in and out of the garage....but we will see once the lift comes.

I am looing for a light bracket that will fit the front...like a 4 light setup..anyone know of one?

Mar 28, 2004 | 06:47 PM

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just air down every time you need to put it in the garage

Mar 28, 2004 | 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake94

Try Sports Rack They have 'em on sale. Jake

Thanks, I just went on a hunt right after I posted and found them as well...I found a set for 16 bucks...not bad.

Mar 28, 2004 | 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake94

Ordered some last week for mine, They should be here Mon or Tues. When I get them I'll get som measurments for ya. Jake.

a tad off topic

how do you like your destination MTs there Jake94??

Mar 28, 2004 | 07:41 PM

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Best mudder I've ever owned!! Best offroad traction of ANY tire I've had. Great in snow. Best wet/icy road handling of any mudder I've run. A bit nosiy on the road, But Who cares! its a 4x4!! Jake.

I went to the firestone shop the other day just to see them ...I think they are sweet. How long have you had them? how are they holding up?