No pics yet, sorry. :spin:

I'm going on vacation for a week before graduation but I'll have some up tomorrow afternoon I hope.

The rack came out GREAT. Total cost was a fraction of what AEV sells theirs for. If any of you are considering trying to make one on your own you can get away with a tape measure, welder, cheap hydr pipe bender, sawsall, and angle grinder. A (good) drill press and a chopsaw would have made things a lot easier.

My buddy and I have plans to make a WJ rack that's not so much like they AEV rack and maybe make it available to buy... we'll see how things go. What kind of things would you guys like to see come with a rack?

Anyway, I'm beat so I'm going to check out. Pics'll be up tomorrow!

My buddy and I have plans to make a WJ rack that's not so much like they AEV rack and maybe make it available to buy...

You do that, and I'll buy one from you. :grin:

Don't forget me, I'll buy one too :) http://www.jeepjunkies.com/boston/smilies/bananadance.gif

I'm first in line, and I'll put a deposit down if necessary! :pant:

I'd like to see your current work! Pics please? Please put me on the list for the "not-so-much-like Selway" ones as well.

i am waiting on pics, because i need ideas, i got a welder and am itching to use it.

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one that is going to copy their design for my own homemade version. I am planning to fab one up this summer and can't wait to see some pic's of how your's turned out.

Chad

I assume with the correct brackets that this might it a ZJ as well?

Show us the PICS!!

I'm first in line, and I'll put a deposit down if necessary! :pant:

Well, consider me #2 :spank:

As promised...

http://www.vxpromotions.com/public/jeep/rack1.jpg

http://www.vxpromotions.com/public/jeep/rack2.jpg

http://www.vxpromotions.com/public/jeep/rack3.jpg

It's only primed grey in those pictures. Let us know what you think :wave:

Sweet!!!!!!!!! :eek: You've already heard from me on AIM and via email :)

John

Well, well, that is not bad. Good job on it. At first I thought it was AEV until I noticed that it is flat not curved along the roof line.

One question though. I don't seem to see a roof mount in the middle, is that so. If it is then you may be careful with heavier loads. The nutserts in the roof are not particularly strong and can come loose or rip, another possibility is caving in the roof around the mount areas, again that is with heavier, like 80lb+ load. Every time we extract Anton the winch support is done by the roof rack and his held just fine, with only 2 mounts, thins may not be so. Something to keep in mind.

ILL TAKE ONE!!! Lemme know when. Thanks.

-RJ

Will that fit on a ZJ? If not.. make me one... :roll: :D

Every time we extract Anton the winch support is done by the roof rack and his held just fine, with only 2 mounts, thins may not be so. Something to keep in mind.

^LMAO^

Nice Job, Adam!!! As I've mentioned before, you do GREAT work! :)

For your piece of mind, you won't have to deal with my foolishness for the time being. Looks like I'm gonna be Adam's camera ***** for GSW. I like the AEV knockoff a lot. I would also suggest putting in the middle supports as it spreads the load a bit more evenly. You never know when you'll need it. :lol:

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Nice rack man, I like it.
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AP WJ -- The rack looks great, but I second Adam's suggestions about the third "foot" in the middle. It will help disperse the loads of 80+ lbs. and might help you contour the rack to the rooflines of the WJ. Otherwise it appears to be well-executed and looks great! My only quirks are the flat side pieces (prefer a full tubular style like the Selway) and the shortness of the rear end. The rack looks quite small, interior space-wise. Any interior measurements? Can you fit a 33" tire up there and any gear? Keep up the good work!

Looks great! I've been wanting to make one of those for my ZJ for the longest time. What kind of tubing did you use and how much did you pay for it? What is a hydr bender?

I want one for my ZJ, please let me know!!! Thanks, mark

I am in for a WJ rack. Let me know where and when to send the money and its as good as done, those things look great. I also like the idea of reinforcing it a bit more, but the proto looks great. Any word on what finish will be available??

Sean

Very nice looking rack. :thumbsup:

Makes me want to go out and get a WJ. ;)

:thumbsup: very nice job. i just saw another custom rack for a wj on JU looks very similar. do you get alot of extra wind noise from yers

I'm now a college graduate :cheers:

Thanks for the comments on the rack. I should have mentioned that the pics were taken before we tacked the center supports on and primed the underside of the rack.

As for cargo space measurements, I knew last week but a lot of brain cells were sacrificed in the past 7 days.. I'll call my buddy this week and have him take some measurements.

I got email from a few of you guys and I'll be getting back to you over the next few days. I'm just trying to get settled in my place now and answer mail. And as far as making/selling a rack goes - it might happen, but not anytime soon. My buddy just got a 50hr/week job with the pipe fitters union so time's a bit tight for him. If we do decide to I'll let you guys know.

dude, you're killing me here. I need a bigger rack. :D :D

Sean

dude, you're killing me here. I need a bigger rack. :D :D

Sean
Sean it's all genetics buddy :lol:

I know, I got GENTETICALLY SCREWED THEN!!!! LMAO!!!!!!

Sean

Looks Great!
I just painted mine black and this weekend I plan on putting the hilift mount and ax/shovel mounts on.
Fun building it wasn't it!
http://www.azvjc.org/pics/2418_02515175633.jpg

If you want to experiment again on another rack, let me know :D

Ramon,

I already tried to get both of them to build me one...something about it being a long process...I dunno....LOL!!!! :thumbsup:

Sean

It might be easier for them since i live maybe 30 minutes away from him :D

Ramon,

Well, if its that easy, then have them build two!!!! :thumbsup:

Sean