Okay well firstly i was using 50mm tube so i started by doing the rear and welding 2x 90 degree elbows on each end.
Next i flap disced back the welds and welded on the two side rails.
Because i don't have a notcher i just marked out the notchs and flap disced them back to where i wanted them.
Here's a pic of the notch in the centre rail all welded up.
Here's the rear mount, It's just a piece of 40x40 with two tabs. Had to use the 40x40 to space the rack off the rollbars to clear the roof.
Test fitting to make sure it all fits.
Welding centre bars in to carry the Roof Top Tent. Also can see the front mount here (had to be cut off and rewelded, Rookie error didnt check it was square).
Bending up the divider betwwen the front storage area and the tent. This was done on a custom made bender, It's a manual tube bender with a 12v hydraulic pump setup on it.
To mark it all i just traced it onto the concrete and matched the other side.
In this pic you can see the slight kink i made in the side rails.
Both front tubes bend up and tacked on and test fitting the lights. Starting to look good at this stage.
Welding front luggage rails in, This will be to hold either a swag or 2x Space Cases.
HiLift Jack mounts welded on. Just used 2x M12x1.5 thread bolts with a small spacer at the back. Used these bolts as theyre the same as the wheel nuts therefore i'll always have something to undo them with (Wheel Brace).
Shovel Rack. JUst two offcuts off 50mm tube with two nuts welded on and a wingnut welded to a bolt to wind in and hold it.
All sanded and wax and grease removered ready for paint.
All Painted up.
And then All mounted up and done!
Please dont have a go at me of the quality of the work I'm a 20yo Chippie not a boily :rolleyes:
