Rack for soft top.

[Gromit Dog]

I was thinking about a sort of cage/roof rack I could build so i can transport a canoe (or XYZ) while having a soft top.. or no top on my S2. I couldn't find any pics on the google. anyone have one? How could I mount it? The newer Wrangler (Jeep) ones bolt through the body, but I'm not sure I want any more holes in my truck, or if the Aluminium would support the weight.

Thoughts?

[red90]

Aluminum?

The soft top sticks are galvanized steel. You would obviously need holes in the top. I'm not sure the stick could support much weight. Were it me, I would build a new stick set that is designed to act as rollover protection as well and at the same time add extensions to hold a rack.

[Gromit Dog]

no.... I mean mounting the rack to the Aluminium body. I want to be able to use my soft tp. hard top or NO top with the rack.

sort of like this....

http://carzz.co/6-roof-rack-basket_7384.jpg


hmmm bumper mount.. not a bad idea...

[red90]

The body structure where you would attach is steel. That photo below is not my cup of tea, but to each their own. I would still do what I've suggested. These trucks have zero rollover protection and that should be added regardless.

[Gromit Dog]

Good thought, but I'm not terribly concerned about Roll overs at this point. Just transporting a canoe :)

I'm thinking bumper as opposed to body mounted after finding the above pic.

[Greg S]

The most common point to mount on a Land Rover is the windshield hinge bolt. At the rear there are already re-enforced holes in the rear cross-member to add a support like in the Jeep picture.

[Gromit Dog]

Sounds great, Thanks i'll go check it out.