If you have factory roof racks that run from front to back you can build your own steel.
How to make a cheap roof racks.
Here is a roof rack i build from a ladder and some roof rails i didn t use.
Make use of the factory specified template.
This is a simple diy roof rack for my compact car that i designed for transporting my kayak for a cost of under thirty dollars.
It s a simple and cheap way to make a solid roof rack.
I measured and cut 1 cross bars with 1 x1 elbows glued to the ends and installed about 8 of pipe insulation only in the center.
I ve always wanted a roof rack for my land cruiser but the commercially available options didn t fit my needs so i made a custom one come see how.
Can t tell you how many opp s that i missed where i wasn t in the truck or jeep to haul it home.
Measured and cut the pipe at each end then glued 1 x1 x3 4 tees about 8 from each end.
Also be sure to see the minor.
The template indicates pre drilled holes which can be used to drilled holes directly into the roof of the car.
Created my own roof rack to haul big items with the beater.
Steel has always been a popular diy roof rack option as it is easy to acquire and relatively inexpensive.