roof racks?
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roof racks?
Are there any decent roof racks available that would bolt to the original locations? I'd like a real rack but don't want to make a bunch of new holes in the roof either. Something that clamps to the original rails maybe. I also want something sturdy enough with a bottom I could actually lay/sleep on if I wanted too.. Any thought or pics appreciated.
2004 AWD Astro 2" lift, overnight-able
2003 Dodge/Cummins Quad cab
2006 Nissan X-terra MT
1985 LTD LX 5.0 HO
Plus wife's and kid's cars to take care of...
2003 Dodge/Cummins Quad cab
2006 Nissan X-terra MT
1985 LTD LX 5.0 HO
Plus wife's and kid's cars to take care of...
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Re: roof racks?
That would be awesome. I wish I had one of those.
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Re: roof racks?
Here's what I have. It's made by Valley Industries and I added the extension kit. I've hauled a lot up there. Never slept on it though but my kids and their friends have sat in it on occassion...
Jim<><
'99 Astro 4X2, (RIP) 4" Overland Lift, 31X10.50/15 BF Goodrich AT T/A KO,
Rancho RS5000 shocks, Rockford Fosgate RFX9000, Red Top Optima, K&N Filter
'98 Astro 4X2 (SOLD)
'99 Astro 4X2, (RIP) 4" Overland Lift, 31X10.50/15 BF Goodrich AT T/A KO,
Rancho RS5000 shocks, Rockford Fosgate RFX9000, Red Top Optima, K&N Filter
'98 Astro 4X2 (SOLD)
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Re: roof racks?
How do I find this Valley Industries and are they made for the astro and what was the cost?
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Re: roof racks?
dang it 9dawgs! just when i decide I'm gonna figure a way to inexpensively lower the awd down a couple inches for the summer.. you go and mess it up posting a pic of my favorite lifted van ](*,)
Rob
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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Re: roof racks?
This is what I had on my van until I had the hightop installed. Easy to install, clamps to the stock rails and holds alot of weight.
http://www.rei.com/product/710446/thule ... -foot-pack
Cheers,
Joe
http://www.rei.com/product/710446/thule ... -foot-pack
Cheers,
Joe
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
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Re: roof racks?
My roof rack of choice...
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