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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Doodlebug on January 08, 2006, 19:43:38
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Ive got a Safety Devices roof rack on the Disco (the Highlander low level one that follows the roof shape) & would be interested to hear from anyone else that has one as to what they did (if anything) in respect of some sort of decking on top.
I was offered Buffalo Board in 2 pieces but did not want to do this as I thought it would create too much drag at higher speeds.
I want to mount the shovel, pick, hi lift etc on it and am open to suggestions as to what to use & how people have fixed the deck before I try and come up with something.
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I boarded mine out with some plywood and fixed it down with big cable ties.
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Paul/gallery/SDRR
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:D hi mine came with the chequre-plate in 2 sections one at rear and one at front it came from an ex camel trophy vehicle gonna be doin some mods to it when weather is a bit better to fix mounting points ect...for same sort kit :D
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Just put some boards on painted with rubber paint and cut some holes out job done.
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/dave/gallery/Rack
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Welding galvanised rebar mesh 2" spacing. Cheap. light, can walk on it and attach straps to it and the lights still comes through the sunroof. Single sheet covered whole deck. Cable ties secured it
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Got the SD drawnig if you want a copy. :wink:
Pm your address and ill stick 'em in the post. :lol:
You'll have to sort out some clamps etc. to fix them down with though. :cry:
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Got the SD drawnig if you want a copy. :wink:
Yes please George :wink:
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Just put some boards on painted with rubber paint and cut some holes out job done.
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/dave/gallery/Rack
How have u mounted the hi lift on the side of the rack?
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Ive got a single piece of chequerplate 3mm ali . I cut it out so it slides past the front uprights bu about half an inch. Secured with self tappers. With a little crafty manipulation it follows the contours of the roof rack precisely.
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like the chequer plate stuff :) how did u fix the chequer plate to the rack though ? think im going to have a go at it lol almost broke me neck other day
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You want to try mine, its got too much suspension travel!!! I simply drilled and self tapped it in place. You need a few screws though!!
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Yes i put the highlift on the side so its easy to get of. pipe clamps did the job bolt them up work a treat.
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Ive got a single piece of chequerplate 3mm ali . I cut it out so it slides past the front uprights bu about half an inch. Secured with self tappers. With a little crafty manipulation it follows the contours of the roof rack precisely.
looks good! :D how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking?
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Ive got a single piece of chequerplate 3mm ali . I cut it out so it slides past the front uprights bu about half an inch. Secured with self tappers. With a little crafty manipulation it follows the contours of the roof rack precisely.
That looks like a wicked paint job you have there, anychance of some other pictures. 8)
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I bought a large sheet a few months back and have been slowly using it...its a big space that roofrack! about 50 quid i think