[Bann1315]

Well, it took a few weeks but I finally found something about this vehicle that I’m not happy with.

The Stock Roof Rack, specifically the size of the tubing and how there are no hook points. Had to resort to the solution in the photo and I wasn’t too amused securing a load that way..

 

[FJX2000]

Buy an aftermarket one! Lots of options out there, I know for my ratchet straps my Baja Rack has been great, I've hauled a lot up there. :bigthumb:

 

[debFJVT]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

There are always people looking to buy stock roof racks

 

[Sparky of SoCal]

The A pillars haven’t irritated you yet?


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[longtooth]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

Splurge and get a few of these to put around your rack. They are clamps designed to hold stage lights, and come in ratings from 125 to 300 lbs each. If you put 4 of the 220 pounders on your rack, that's 880 lbs.

All you need to do is take out the bolt and replace it with an eye bolt so your tie-downs can hook right in...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZNQQMN/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[socalastro]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

I use soft loops like these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Pack-Soft-Loop-Tie-Down-Straps-Ratchet-3600lbs-8-Pcs-Heavy-Duty-Motorcycle-ATV-/352777169954?var=&hash=item5223286c22

 

[longtooth]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

They work pretty well too - I used to use them. Then I started mounting things to the roof rack, and bought a handful of the stage light hangers - they are 2" ID, but I got some big clear vinyl hose and cut half circles from it. Now they fit tight, and they do not roll even under load or scratch the paint off letting rust start - so I just rig them to deal with most anything. Fishing rods, shovels, awning, solar panel - most anything you can want to hang off the rack can be done with these things and a few Quick Fists without any drilling.

I had to get plywood when my F-250 was in the shop - these things handled six 4x8 of 3/4" ply.

But the straps are dead simple solution....

 

[bazross]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

Splurge and get a few of these to put around your rack. They are clamps designed to hold stage lights, and come in ratings from 125 to 300 lbs each. If you put 4 of the 220 pounders on your rack, that's 880 lbs.

All you need to do is take out the bolt and replace it with an eye bolt so your tie-downs can hook right in...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZNQQMN/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

G'Day Long,
Do these tighten up enough ?...per the measurements they appear too big, rack is only 45mm diameter, but I do like the look of them..if they fit snug
Thanks
Cheers
Baz
"blueblob:
g'day Long,
just saw your second post....good solution
Thanks
Cheers
Baz
:blueblob:

 

[longtooth]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

Buy some clear vinyl tubing and cut some half circles from it. You can see it in the second pic I posted. Just get a foot of clear vinyl tubing you can fit two fingers inside of.

That takes up the slack in the 2" hanger, and also is great friction so they don't roll under weird load angles.

And they don't rust like typical hanger mounts for plumbing...

 

[bazross]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

Buy some clear vinyl tubing and cut some half circles from it. You can see it in the second pic I posted. Just get a foot of clear vinyl tubing you can fit two fingers inside of.

That takes up the slack in the 2" hanger, and also is great friction so they don't roll under weird load angles.

And they don't rust like typical hanger mounts for plumbing...

Thanks mate,
They also do a 38-55mm hanger... which might work, with or without the tubing...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHDPTQN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07VHDPTQN&pd_rd_w=VLjwP&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=LA5Jb&pf_rd_r=243R0KFHBHEX0KRF976S&pd_rd_r=a60de480-aeaf-4bb2-bb52-44bc8b5a85e9&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNkZSMVhCSFI1SzE0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQ1MDk5MkpGQUhDS1BRQ1dMViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTI0Mzg2MjZPRlNCRTI4TEE5SiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Hmmmmm

Thanks
Cheers
Baz
:blueblob:

 

[Charley B]

I found some really HD clamps that fit the stock rack that i used for mounting my Kayak rack . That' for a 14' wooden sea kayak. On Amazon_ Lamphus Cruizer Horizontal Bar mounting clamps Just thread on an eye bolt thru the hole for tie downs.. Clean look , well built.

 

[bhoward]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

Splurge and get a few of these to put around your rack. They are clamps designed to hold stage lights, and come in ratings from 125 to 300 lbs each. If you put 4 of the 220 pounders on your rack, that's 880 lbs.

All you need to do is take out the bolt and replace it with an eye bolt so your tie-downs can hook right in...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZNQQMN/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Can you show one with the eyelet attached? I've been using a stretch net with no problems. But I like this idea. Have saved them to my FJ Stuff on amazon.

 

[longtooth]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

I can rig one in a bit....will post pic.

 

[longtooth]

Re: first I don’t like about the FJ - tiedown hanger

Here is an undersized eye bolt so you get the idea. You could use this smaller eye bolt, but you would need to put a nut and washers on both sides of the clamp.

When you get a new one, there is a bolt and the head of the bolt matches the width of the slot in the hanger - so it acts like a wrench. Much easier to go with the right bolt or nut size to utilize this feature of these hangers. They make them this way so when you are up in the rigging, you don't need 2 wrenches to make things tight.

 

[sandFJ90210]

I can rig one in a bit....will post pic.

do you have a pic of something mounted on the roof next time with the hooks?

 

[longtooth]

Sorry, not right now. I have been reworking what is in and out of the vehicle, and what I need to carry and what might be better in trailer. I got a new solar panel since the old one was wimpy and got wrecked in trees - like my 2m antenna. So you got me in an in-between situation.

I mounted my solar panel using 4 of them and a couple of aluminum strips so it hung below my light bar but above the roof to get sun. Will do the same with this stronger panel.

I mounted my fishing rods using a metal plate bolted to the hanger with a couple of mini-Quick Fist clamps, and let the rods hang off the back of the roof.

I have a couple with eye bolts that I put on when I am carrying something I have to strap down - for exactly the same reason as this thread - the FJ rack does not let ratcheting tie-downs fit - but the eye bolts on the hanger let the hooks on the tie-downs work easily. My son has them on his TJ getting ready to go to ig Bend in a couple of weeks.

My shovel is mounted on 2 of them with Quick Fist mounts bolted up to the hangers - but it is off the rack just now so I can figure out the new solar panel setup.

What I like about them is just unscrew the wing nut and the clamp comes off and whatever you have made it to hold - so you can change up what you carry on the rack when you need to based on what you are doing/where you are going...

 

[DangitBobby]

Based on the title of the thread I just figured you went to the gas station for the first time.

 

[mikey]

Roof rack??

 

[norm356]

All of these clamp ideas are giving me thoughts. I'm off to Amazon for some shopping.

thx,
Norm

 

[Bann1315]

Re: Found the first thing I don’t like about the FJ

The A pillars haven’t irritated you yet?


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Uhm no they havent yet, I'm not using the vehicle as a "Daily" driver quite yet. Is it just visibility issues?