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Zukenutter's full length Jimmy roof rack
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Author:  zukenutter [ Tue Jun 21, 2016 6:58 am ]
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I'd been pushing the Vortex basket beyond its purpose for some time and finally broke a roof rail foot late last year. Since then I've been making a new rack that will suit many needs.

The old Vortex basket which was clamped directly to the roof rails
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Initial design had the light bar mounted under a simple low profile frame. I wanted an overhang on the windscreen to add a visor of sorts. Plywood floor to save on weight.
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Amended the light bar mount and stepped the front of the rack
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Long items are no longer an issue
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Final rack now has a Gal mesh floor, I liked the plywood but long term was going to prove problematic
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Accessories mounting brackets for either side plus an LED mounted in each foot
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The awning will always be mounted on the passenger side
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Plenty of room left after the bag is up there
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Author:  striker99 [ Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:11 pm ]
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Looks awesome....when are you taking orders? :p
Author:  zukenutter [ Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:16 pm ]
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Maybe...
Author:  jonno_racing [ Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:39 am ]
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Love this! Need the energy and commitment to build mine
Author:  zukenutter [ Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:04 am ]
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It only took me 6 months
Author:  vet 180 [ Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:56 am ]
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Would love it on alloy
Author:  zukenutter [ Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:19 pm ]
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vet 180 wrote:
Would love it on alloy


Definitely.
Author:  zuk94 [ Thu Aug 18, 2016 6:08 pm ]
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Thinking of doing one for the Vitara . How do you like the light bar positioning when its in use.
Author:  zukenutter [ Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:59 am ]
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It's actually better than expected. Yes there's a bit of light that hits the bonnet but not the full beam so quite acceptable. No light flare of the windscreen at all.
Author:  zukenutter [ Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:15 pm ]
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I've been making a new bed base rear storage set up.

I wanted to get it lower to achieve more headroom plus make it a bit easier for our dog to jump in. I also wanted to have access to the two side compartments and the jack compartment. Final aim was to reduce weight significantly, this new setup is about 1/3 the weight of my previous setup.

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This one has a flip over mattress base instead of the slide of the previous version. I've kept the access into the compartment fairly simple with just a hatch under the hinged lid.

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The bed flip can also double as a cargo barrier

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All packed away

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Author:  99tomota [ Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:22 pm ]
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Your a genius. :)
Author:  zukenutter [ Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:03 pm ]
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and luckily under six foot
Author:  mr.m.y [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:11 pm ]
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wow
Author:  mr.m.y [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:40 pm ]
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wow
nice

i love your car color
can you send me the gray color code

Thank you
Author:  mr.m.y [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:26 am ]
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nice job
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