Roof Rack Build - 2007 FJ Cruiser

[Hank Outdoors]

I wanted to start a build thread documenting my roof rack build for my FJ. As I type this I am about 2 weeks into the build and the project is stretching out because I am working on it in a friends shop (He has all the cool tools.) Right now I am into the project for $230 in steel.

The goal is to put my Smittybilt Overlander XL RTT on the rack and have some room for other gear such as jerry cans or pelican boxes on top and my awning and HiLift on the outer rail and lights under the rack.

Follow along and if you have any questions I will answer them to the best of my ability.

Sean Hank Haney

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[Hank Outdoors]

Made some more progress. Got the feet welded on, all cleaned up, wiped down and the first coat of bed liner sprayed on. Have to get more bed liner but I'm very happy with how it's coming out!

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[SubeeBen]

Awesome looking rack

 

[Hank Outdoors]

Awesome looking rack

Thanks! Pretty excited to see it all mounted up with my rtt and awning on it!

 

[Hank Outdoors]

Roof rack project is complete and the rack is all mounted up! It came in at 175 lbs and is extremely sturdy. I had the FJC up to 70 mph on the way home with zero whistling or extra noise! Very happy with the end result!!!

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[Hank Outdoors]

A couple more pics when I got home....

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[Vadim]

That is a great looking rack!! I am considering building one for a rooftop tent but would like to keep it as light as possible. However I only weld steel and not aluminum so I would like to keep it as thin and light as possible. 175lb seems heavy but you probably have more cross supports then I would need.

 

[Kdj]

Very nice job. I'm interested a photo of your mounts to the roof. And did you use the toyota seals?

 

[Hank Outdoors]

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Very nice job. I'm interested a photo of your mounts to the roof. And did you use the toyota seals?

used silicone and a rubber gasket.

 

[Hank Outdoors]

Here it is with the RTT and Awning mounted and a couple of FJ action shots from this weekends East Region Meet Up.

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