Roofrack

[alterastro]

Right I know there is a search facility but I've just spent 20 minutes of my life trying to find a picture of a stock roofrack. Please someone give me a linky :bgwb:!

Also, I've seen some VX's with what looks like the Thule tray attached, low profile... can someone detail which one and how it is done?

Thanking you's

Nick <-- thumbs up smiley here!

[pbkid]

here are a few pics of mine with my basket on..
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3222/0421091515-01.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3222/0421091515-00.jpg

can probably find some more pictures if needed

[pbkid]

try looking at billy (traithlete) pics...he has a factory rack with no add ons i believe...

[handeeman]

I also believe VX KAT's latest pics show a stock and beautiful roof rack. Also some beautiful new skins.

[alterastro]

Sorry, but I'm being a newbie here... VX KAT seems to just have bars... is that the stock rack or is there an actual basket thingy too? i.e. what makes up the whole roofrack and what are the thingamybobs that are on ebay at the moment?

Thanks

Nick

[VX1032]

The bars are the stock portion, the baskets are all aftermarket.

[pbkid]

the stock part is just the little towers that hold the bars to the roof and the actual bars themselves....everything else is aftermarket

[Moncha]

This will show you the parts involved in an OEM rack assembly.

Downloads Section (http://www.vehicross.info/modules.php?name=Downloads&file=viewarticle&id=3)

[alterastro]

Blimey so when you see 'stock roofracks' selling for $300 or more, it's just the bars??? Wow!

[VX KAT]

Blimey so when you see 'stock roofracks' selling for $300 or more, it's just the bars??? Wow!

Yup! They're so rare they are worth their weight in gold! New or used! Actually it's the 4 towers and the 2 cross members and the various hardware to bolt them on that make up the OEM roof rack. I got mine from a forum member parting out a wrecked VX.

I think the other things you were talking about are the Yakima Mighty Mounts. They're the oval shaped things that fit on the cross members that attach other accessories like a bike or ski rack. They did NOT come with the OEM rack and they're not available now, so, again, there's a pretty good demand for those when they come up on ebay or here.

[Ldub]

Right I know there is a search facility but I've just spent 20 minutes of my life trying to find a picture of a stock roofrack. Please someone give me a linky :bgwb:!

Also, I've seen some VX's with what looks like the Thule tray attached, low profile... can someone detail which one and how it is done?

Thanking you's

Nick <-- thumbs up smiley here!

I believe that you will find the "low profile" Thule basket you are thinking of, belongs to Zeus. Check his gallery for pics, I think there is also a "how to", in that section of the site...:thumbup:

Here ya go... http://www.vehicross.info/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&op=newarticle&id=23

[tworavens]

Not sure if this is the right thread to post this, but, has anyone seen the new Yakima Railgrab towers? They look like just the ticket so I can finally mount a cargo carrier. Seems like they might be an improvement on the Lowriders since they are designed to attach to flush mounted rails.

http://www.rackwarehouse.com/y0138c.html

Huzzah, I finally got my first post!

[etlsport]

they look pretty awesome :thumbup: i have the lowriders and they work, but i have to be really careful during install or they will rest on the roof

[muzwell]

Did the Yakima railgrab towers work?. I went to a rack store and was told the only system that would work was plug installs in the roof inside the existing side rails.

[tworavens]

I haven't personally tried them, I happened to come across them on the internet while researching rack possibilities. When I scrape up the $ they will be the first things I try.

[superstang460]

I'm lookin for a new safari roof rack system for the VX and I'm lookin for some input from all of you. First, what size would fit well on the VX and look best? secondly, what brand is good/bad/easy/difficult?. . . Wilderness, Kargo master, Surco safari, etc.

I'm looking to mount lights, spare tire, ax/shovel, high lift jack, gas/water cans, snow board, mountain bikes, etc. so I'd absolutely LOVE if you guys could post pics and descriptions of your racks(for your VX roof, lol).

Thanks in advance for your time and help. I know I'm a Noob, but you guys have been so helpful to me already.

Bobby

[pbkid]

superstang-
ive got a black widow roof rack. with 2 snowboard racks, lights and a *new hi-lift*
works great, its strong, its low profile so it doesnt create a lot of wind resistance...and is similar enough to thule and yakima racks that parts are readily available...and i paid about $150 for it ;)

ill post pictures tonight (work computer wont let me), or feel free to look through my gallery

[VX KAT]

I've been looking at roof racks in depth just this week...surfing the many galleries here...takes some time to do the searching, but there's tons of pics! Most are either the Thule Xpedition 696 (large) or 695 (small), or the Yakima Load Warrier

Check out the galleries of these VXrs...this should keep you busy a while::yeso:
JAFO
MSHARDEMAN
SPAZZ
taylorRitchie
LDub
KiethVXlvr
nocturnalVX
kpaske
TEN36VX

[Riff Raff]

Roof rack??? Not for me. Roof racks cause too much air-drag which results in poor MPG. A better solution is to remove the worthless backseat, and stow all of your gear inside the cargo area. Sleek and smooth makes the VX a happy VX, instead of a wind-catcher with a roof rack.

[pbkid]

Roof rack??? Not for me. Roof racks cause too much air-drag which results in poor MPG. A better solution is to remove the worthless backseat, and stow all of your gear inside the cargo area. Sleek and smooth makes the VX a happy VX, instead of a wind-catcher with a roof rack.

you gonna store 4 snowboards, a full size spare, a hi-lift, and 3 friends in your VX with no back seat?? ;)

[Riff Raff]

you gonna store 4 snowboards, a full size spare, a hi-lift, and 3 friends in your VX with no back seat?? ;)

My three(3) "knuckle-dragger" friends with their silly snowboards can follow behind me in their own frickin' rig!!!

[Gussie2000]

My three(3) "knuckle-dragger" friends with their silly snowboards can follow behind me in their own frickin' rig!!!


LOL :p

Period :yesgray:

I got my racks from this guy in MN which i'm not quit sure was even a member,he contacted me first so i believe he was just a lurker,then got another set from IDGAF27 in NJ, gues i was lucky to own two sets of racks,thereafter sold one of the sets to MDwyer.

I add some roof lights which i use in the city,but once i hit on the highway i get them off.

I've never been a roof basket fan,however for 4wheeling is a must to carry one.

[Ldub]

Roof rack??? Not for me. Roof racks cause too much air-drag which results in poor MPG. A better solution is to remove the worthless backseat, and stow all of your gear inside the cargo area. Sleek and smooth makes the VX a happy VX, instead of a wind-catcher with a roof rack.

But to REALLY get that mileage up there, you need some lightweight, low unsprung weight, 2 ply bicycle tires...:laughing:

T-J off...:smilewink

[Riff Raff]

OK; Ldub, that's it-- PISTOLS AT NOON!!!



(love ya' man)

[Ldub]

OK; Ldub, that's it-- PISTOLS AT NOON!!!



(love ya' man)

:laughing:...:rotate:...:laughing:...:rotate:... :laughing: ...:rotate:...:laughing:

[superstang460]

What size safari racks do you guys have? I'm lookin at a Surco 5" 40x50 but not sure if I should push it and go bigger. Any thoughts from guys who have one and wish they went bigger/smaller? Thanks again for the help

[etlsport]

heres a shot of the yakima load warrior on my vx.. its 39" wide, 44" long 6.5" high.. then the light rack i made for it sticks another 4 inches or so past it

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/light_rack_003.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9683)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/light_rack_005.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9680)

[crotchrocket]

i've always liked this setup, its what my VX is modeled on / going to be :D I love the rack

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/crotchrocket3000/vehicross/1038new_camera_and_pictures_007.jpg

[superstang460]

etlsport,
Thank you so much for that side shot of your rack...wow that sounds perverted, lol.

If yours is 39x44 I think the 40x50 I'm lookin at would be perfect for me as it would go from the rear wing to the back edge of the door or so, plus I will be adding lights as well. That is exactly what I needed to see. thank you again for the visual aid

[VX KAT]

I've been looking at roof racks in depth just this week...surfing the many galleries here...takes some time to do the searching, but there's tons of pics! Most are either the Thule Xpedition 696 (large) or 695 (small), or the Yakima Load Warrior


UPDATE....got the Yakima Load Warrior rack, fits great, looks great, glad I got it! Got the spare tire carrier as well so I can carry a full size spare up top when needed. Thanks to all who answered my many questions and gave me input!:thanx:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0683.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0693.JPG

and here you can see Nikki the mini Aussie plastered against the car window desperately looking out at her "daddy" (taking the pic).....one could say she's a "daddy's girl"...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_06951.JPG

[Moncha]

I love my LW! Good choice and might I say, your VX looks Maaaaaaaaaaaaarvalous!

[99VC]

I agree , LOOKS GREAT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[pbkid]

lookin good kat!

[Ldub]

I've always wanted to say this without getting slapped...:eek:...:slap:

Hey Kat....NICE RACK !

Ahhhh Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha...:laughing:...:laughing:...:laughing:

I think I'm SOOOOOOO funny...:rolleyesg

In all seriously...it looks great Sue!...:thumbup:

[Ldub]

I love my LW! !

Well :thanx: Boss Man, & right back atcha...:heart:

But don't you think you should'v started a new thread???

:laughing:............................:laughing:.. ........................:laughing:

[VX KAT]

I've always wanted to say this without getting slapped...:eek:...:slap:

Hey Kat....NICE RACK !

Ahhhh Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha...:laughing:...:laughing:...:laughing:

I think I'm SOOOOOOO funny...:rolleyesg
:

That's OK Dub I listened to about 10 variations on that all day yesterday....Dave thinks HE'S SO FUNNY!!! :laugho:

[Ldub]

...Dave thinks HE'S SO FUNNY!!! :laugho:

He's right...:yes:

[VX KAT]

I love my LW!


Well :thanx: Boss Man, & right back atcha...:heart:

But don't you think you should'v started a new thread???

:laughing:............................:laughing:.. ........................:laughing:

New thread....., heck it sounds like ya shoulda gottin a room! What would we tell TLMP? :laugho::laugho::laugho::laugho::laugho::laugho:

[Ldub]

New thread....., heck it sounds like ya shoulda gottin a room! What would we tell TLMP? :laugho::laugho::laugho::laugho::laugho::laugho:

LOL...Dave's funny, but you're hysterical...:laughing:

TLMP is sitting right here, LHAO...:laughing:...:laughing:

[VX KAT]

TLMP is sitting right here, LHAO...:laughing:...:laughing:
Oh that's good, you're exposing her early so she gets to see the "real us" :disturbed....and she's got 9 months to prepare to meet us! Oh Joy!:laugho:

[tom4bren]

Look how quickly we scared Peanut Butter's girlfriend away.:)

[Ldub]

Oh that's good, you're exposing her early so she gets to see the "real us" :disturbed....and she's got 9 months to prepare to meet us! Oh Joy!:laugho:

If she can handle the "real me", she'll have no problem wit Y'all...:cool:

Unless of course, Tom shows up...the offset, & the whole "spare" thing, just might send her over the falls...:laughing:

[circmand]

If she can handle the "real me", she'll have no problem wit Y'all...:cool:

Unless of course, Tom shows up...the offset, & the whole "spare" thing, just might send her over the falls...:laughing:


I've seen a lot of ragging on him for the huge heavy spare tire mounted on the tailgate. It just might be a scientific reason for it like to offest the huge heavy spare tire hes carrying in the front.

Not sure if he even has a spare tire but couldnt pass on the joke.

[VX KAT]

If she can handle the "real me", she'll have no problem wit Y'all...:cool:
Point well taken!:thumbup:

[VX1032]

I thinkk the load warrior is the perfect width for the VX, but a little to short on the roof. I got the extension for mine and it takes up a little more room on the roof, I think it balances it nicely. there is a nice side shot in my gallery if you wanta look, lord knows I never figured out how to post pics successfully.

[DOCSXV]

For those in need of a roof rack, a subaru forester thule works nicely with some modifacation. Would post pics but after a year of trying I have yet been able to post a single pic due to (exceeds your limit of daily uploads) even when I try to post just one? what ever, good luck.

[JAMAS]

For those in need of a roof rack, a subaru forester thule works nicely with some modifacation. Would post pics but after a year of trying I have yet been able to post a single pic due to (exceeds your limit of daily uploads) even when I try to post just one? what ever, good luck.

Hmmm.....New Member......3 posts.....

doesnt really fit with the "after a year of trying" statement.

Perhaps $20 for a year to join will fix your problem. I know the $20 I paid has fixed MANY of my problems.

[tom4bren]

"Not sure if he even has a spare tire but couldnt pass on the joke."

Rest assured. I travel fully equipped. The full size spare on the tailgate is indeed offset by a Dunlop up front (my belly dun lopped over my belt). I suppose that my wide stance is also offset by my narrow mindedness (I'm right & all y'all are wrong).

I fit in real good in this here family.:)

[Moncha]

Would post pics but after a year of trying I have yet been able to post a single pic due to (exceeds your limit of daily uploads) even when I try to post just one? what ever, good luck.

Has nothing to do with support status. I answered your complaint in the "Site Questions and Problems" thread (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=168711&postcount=5). If you'll work with me, I'll get you all fixed up.