Finally got the Roof Rack M1009

[forest522]

Nicely done! I was considering mounting my Thule rack on the rain gutter plates they make. Won't look as cool and I'd have to drill into the upper sides of the fiberglass top to install the plates. Drilling always makes me nervous...

 

[forest522]

Oh and by the way, nice paint job!

 

[joediveguy]

looks good! I like the spots for the MFC's. I'm going to have to do that on mine!

 

[baldyviewdesignlab]

That looks really nice! Does anybody know how much weight the fiberglass roof will take?

Well so far mine will take me (190lbs) two full jerry cans, the rack, and a big BFG tire. No signs of damage yet.

 

[baldyviewdesignlab]

Nicely done! I was considering mounting my Thule rack on the rain gutter plates they make. Won't look as cool and I'd have to drill into the upper sides of the fiberglass top to install the plates. Drilling always makes me nervous...

The shells are easily available if you do screw it up.
I just used a bunch of black silicone sealant all around the bolts and feet. No leaks to speak of.
In fact there are three inches of snow sitting on the roof of the 09 right now.

Seems like lots of other folks have done this kind of thing.
Here are some pics that I used for inspiration...
(much thanks to those of you here on SS who's Ideas and photos i have used.)

 

[baldyviewdesignlab]

And a couple more...

 

[Stratoghost]

Those all look nice. It would free up some space in the back too. Looks like a welding project for me sometime in the future. As soon as I can figure out where to get some metal for a reasonable price.

BTW, Is that steel or aluminum, and how much does it weigh by itself? I tend to over-engineer things and would like a goal to shoot for, otherwise I'll end up with an armor plated turret on top of the thing.

 

[baldyviewdesignlab]

Those all look nice. It would free up some space in the back too. Looks like a welding project for me sometime in the future. As soon as I can figure out where to get some metal for a reasonable price.

BTW, Is that steel or aluminum, and how much does it weigh by itself? I tend to over-engineer things and would like a goal to shoot for, otherwise I'll end up with an armor plated turret on top of the thing.

Yep its tube steel. Thin though, like 16ga. It is probably 80 pounds.
I decided it was cheaper to buy a used one rather than fab one myself.
It has created lots of room in the back. I mostly use mine for bird hunting, and the dogs are very happy with the space back there now.