(Update) disappointed with the hardware from tnutz I thought it would be more weather resistant but they already have surface rust on some of them and it hasn’t even rained. I’ll either have to paint them or look into getting some black anodized stainless hardware if that’s even a thing. Suggestions welcomed. Also.. I didn’t show this well but there is 3m double sided mounting tape under the front brackets to protect the paint and prevent movement. Just so you know 👍. Y’all are awesome! So glad y’all are enjoying this build! 🙏🙏
Use stainless hardware. More expensive but won't rust. You can paint it black after the fact to hide them. Great build though! Looks like it came from a factory. 👍
aluminum in contact with steel (dissimilar metals- including stainless steel) will cause galvanic corrosion. electrically isolating material would help- rubber gaskets or washers- but may not be structurally sound in certain applications. you could try having your steel powder coated to isolate it from the aluminum. "anodizing," though, is a process applied to aluminum, not steel- looks like your rails were anodized black. Good on you for giving this a go- many of us dream about building the perfect rack and never get around to it!
Outstanding build. You did a great job on this roof rack. Several really clever ideas on how to simplify some techniques for DYI. Part of the joy of building something like this is the build process. If you don’t like to build things DYI, you don’t appreciate the talented people like yourself. Really just a great job and you did it all with what you had to work with.
What a great build! Many DIY builds on UA-cam are rushed, and the finished products reflect it. I appreciate your careful craftsmanship, as well as the thoughtful and deliberate approach to designing it. I am glad you welded the support brackets, as I think welding is often better in the long run compared to totally bolted assemblies.
OMG. I always learn something from your videos. Its like, "why didn't I think of that!". The two vertical tapings to show you where the bolt hole is under the metal you needed to drill is brilliant! Keep up the good work, it is surely appreciated.
that is a work of art! great build, and I totally understand the desire to build it yourself. It isn't the $$$, it is the satisfaction of knowing you created that solution!
5 star bud! The rack looks great and I really enjoyed the video. I completely agree with Kyle Murray's comment. This is what UA-cam was meant to be for.
Excellent work! It looks very professional and is sure to suit your needs much better than any expensive aftermarket product. It's just that my heart skips a beat every time a bare piece of sharp metal touches the paint on your car. Remember that a few rolls of masking tape will always be cheaper than a paintjob.
There are so many really, really good Pointers and Constructing Details in this video and also your videos on 270-degree Awnings, especially the "Best DYI Awning" one. I'm going 'On the Road' in mid-2024 with my SUV to tour US Rout-One from Maine to Key West, the Gulf Coast, and the Rockies. I'll be doing a Travel-Log series for U-Toob focusing on historic locations. I'm thinking 12 to 18 months. I'll construct your Awning this winter (2023) and your Roof-Rack and Ladder next spring. My Build-Out will be via 2" Corning Ridged Insulation Foam as seen on N0MAD's U-Toob channel. You, and a handful of other presenters, provide a massive wealth of knowledge to us, the community of DYIers. Thanks so very much for your videos. They're worth MUCHO-ALLOT...........
Well, one thing's for sure! I'm not putting up any pics of my roof rack! Great job, as usual! And yes, I've used those "black oxide" screws for various project. NOT for outdoor use. This is what I do: 1. Removed them all. 2. Took 99.9% of the rust off with a wire wheel. Drill motor or bench grinder. 3. Cleaned them really good with something called "Awesome Orange". Any good cleaner/degreaser. 4. Then "pickled" then in white vinegar for a few min. Rinsed them off really good. Dried them right away. 5. Poked them in a piece of corrugated cardboard with the heads about an 1/8" above the cardboard. Cardboard was set up with pre-punched holes. Spaced about an 1 inch apart. 6. Then painted with flat black. I use Rustoleum Automotive flat black.
Wow! The difference between your previous rack and this one is HUGE. Following the body like that is a massive aesthetic upgrade. I suggest you purchase or convince a vendor to donate a plasma cutter to your channel. You have not let the long grinder cuts stop you, but anything to speed up the process gives more time for more projects, and that's a win for me, on my couch watching your content. You can get really clean cuts using hardboard as in template. If you plan the cuts, any errant moves ends up on the waste side. I purchased a cheap 50 amp on Amazon for around 250, and it's already paid for itself. I Knew I would need slots on my gas skid project, and the thought of drilling and connecting all the holes was daunting. Please keep the great content coming.
I’m completing my roof rack build and as much as i want to put in those slots i just don’t trust myself, you’re really steady and precise with your cuts. Just have the wind deflector to do now
So happy to see you using steel, I’ve been wanting to do this for a year now but don’t know how to weld aluminum and was never thrilled about bolting on the side rails to the feet.
Danggg, this is an awesome build. Nice skills and work. Just wish I had you as my neighbor to design and build couple good things. Again great work 💪🏽💪🏽
So, I have been looking at building my rack as well, couple of things. Prinsu uses 1/4 aluminum for their frame depending on how many cross bars depends on how much weight it can hold. since your using steel, you could have gone with less gauge. but the issue with steel is it is more prone to rusting. I did see a rack that was interesting is that it was a basic frame, with thinner gauge to give it the arrow design look. another thing to remember is weight. to your comment I would look around and go stainless. but if you go with the idea, I have which is aluminum you don't have to weld just bolt everything together. then paint or powder coat.
You’ve got some great skills. The only concern I have is metal on metal rubbing on the vehicle paint. Vehicle’s motor & movement naturally create vibrations. I worry that rust ( wear & tear) may develop. I generally keep my vehicles for over 10-15 years. However, there are areas of this country that rust easily develops, such as Chicago. Again, you are a skilled craftsman. Thanks.
Thanks you! There is no metal to metal contact the five mounting points have rubber pads under them 30:32 and the front brackets have 3m double sided tape to prevent vibration and movement. 30:50
A possible low cost steel alternative to the aluminum extrusion you used here, is IKEA closet rod T-track. It’s much cheaper then the aluminum bought this way.
The tape trick is "effing brilliant"! Great job. My only concern is galvanic corrosion that results from mixing aluminum with steel. I think it's far more of a concern in saltwater environments, but it's something to watch over time. Really great result though!!
Awesome build of the rack ! How about a clear Lexan ( or better would be Polycarbonate - its much tougher and not as brittle, for stone chips etc ) wind deflector section with the light bar mounted behind it ? That would keep it out of the way and reduce even more wind noise !
Super nice. Will use some of your great idea to build mine. Thank you so much for sharing. I don’t have all of the good tools you have but I will try to use the aluminum rails instead of steel. Hope it work.
(Update) disappointed with the hardware from tnutz I thought it would be more weather resistant but they already have surface rust on some of them and it hasn’t even rained. I’ll either have to paint them or look into getting some black anodized stainless hardware if that’s even a thing. Suggestions welcomed.
Also..
I didn’t show this well but there is 3m double sided mounting tape under the front brackets to protect the paint and prevent movement. Just so you know 👍. Y’all are awesome! So glad y’all are enjoying this build! 🙏🙏
I agree, tnuts hardware rusted too quickly on my roof rack as well.
Use stainless hardware. More expensive but won't rust. You can paint it black after the fact to hide them.
Great build though! Looks like it came from a factory. 👍
aluminum in contact with steel (dissimilar metals- including stainless steel) will cause galvanic corrosion. electrically isolating material would help- rubber gaskets or washers- but may not be structurally sound in certain applications. you could try having your steel powder coated to isolate it from the aluminum. "anodizing," though, is a process applied to aluminum, not steel- looks like your rails were anodized black. Good on you for giving this a go- many of us dream about building the perfect rack and never get around to it!
I built my own prinsu style rack about a year ago. McMaster Carr has black stainless hardware, it’s a little pricey but it’s worth it in our use👍🏻
Get titanium hardware and heat it till it turns bright red then dip it in wd-40 it will blacken.
This is what UA-cam was meant to be for - informative and inspiring things like this. Another job well done!
Thanks so much!
skewer sticks and a piece of cardboard work just fine! genius!! how loud is the wind noise?
Thanks! No wind noise to speak of! I was expecting it to whistle or hum. Thankfully this doesn't!
Best diy roof rack build yet!
Thank you! That's what I was shooting for!
Dude, so glad this popped up in my video list. This time "the algorithm" worked. I'm going to do this for my 4th gen. Now all I need free time.
The corrugated cardboard and the skewers gauge is BRILLIANT!
Outstanding build. You did a great job on this roof rack. Several really clever ideas on how to simplify some techniques for DYI. Part of the joy of building something like this is the build process. If you don’t like to build things DYI, you don’t appreciate the talented people like yourself. Really just a great job and you did it all with what you had to work with.
Thanks for the kind words! 🙏
What a great build! Many DIY builds on UA-cam are rushed, and the finished products reflect it. I appreciate your careful craftsmanship, as well as the thoughtful and deliberate approach to designing it. I am glad you welded the support brackets, as I think welding is often better in the long run compared to totally bolted assemblies.
@@fredcheung1940 thank you for the kind words!!
All I can say is wow. A really spectacular job, it gives me inspiration.
Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
bro the tape for the screw placement and the cardboard with the skewers just genius!! Thank you , your build came out beautiful.
Thanks John!
@@PatrickRemington hey brother what black spray paint did you use? It almost looks cerakoted. Love the look!
@@johngaleano1291 I primed it with Rustoleum then used raptor truck bed liner over that
@@PatrickRemington ahh awesome! Thank you brother 🙏🏼
@@johngaleano1291 Welcome!
You sir are a genius. With the tape to find holes and skewer sticks… here’s a new follower.
Thank you! Glad to have you!
OMG. I always learn something from your videos. Its like, "why didn't I think of that!". The two vertical tapings to show you where the bolt hole is under the metal you needed to drill is brilliant! Keep up the good work, it is surely appreciated.
Great tip with the tape for the hole location.
Hell of a job! I think I will build my own now too. It's way better when you can build something just as good and can call it your own!
Thank you!
Wow…. It looks extremely professional
I'm a DIY guy, but this looks DI-WOW!!! Great job
Love the diy contour gauge . What a great idea!
that is a work of art! great build, and I totally understand the desire to build it yourself. It isn't the $$$, it is the satisfaction of knowing you created that solution!
Exactly! thank you! 🙏🙏
For me, it's definitely the money 😂😂
Wow Patrick, you've outdone yourself sir. What a great, quality build with all the professional finishing touches.
Thank you kindly! Glad you enjoyed the build!
5 star bud! The rack looks great and I really enjoyed the video. I completely agree with Kyle Murray's comment. This is what UA-cam was meant to be for.
Thanks man!
Your builds are some of the coolest ones I've watched. You can tell great pride goes into your work and the craftsmanship is awesome!
Thanks man! I appreciate it! 🙏
Ooohhh, I like that tape trick!
I know, right!
Excellent work! It looks very professional and is sure to suit your needs much better than any expensive aftermarket product. It's just that my heart skips a beat every time a bare piece of sharp metal touches the paint on your car. Remember that a few rolls of masking tape will always be cheaper than a paintjob.
At first I was like, that’s way too much work. But then when he finished, I was look 👀 niiiiice!! 😂 work of art brother. Great job.
There are so many really, really good Pointers and Constructing Details in this video and also your videos on 270-degree Awnings, especially the "Best DYI Awning" one.
I'm going 'On the Road' in mid-2024 with my SUV to tour US Rout-One from Maine to Key West, the Gulf Coast, and the Rockies. I'll be doing a Travel-Log series for U-Toob focusing on historic locations. I'm thinking 12 to 18 months.
I'll construct your Awning this winter (2023) and your Roof-Rack and Ladder next spring.
My Build-Out will be via 2" Corning Ridged Insulation Foam as seen on N0MAD's U-Toob channel.
You, and a handful of other presenters, provide a massive wealth of knowledge to us, the community of DYIers.
Thanks so very much for your videos. They're worth MUCHO-ALLOT...........
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
Well, one thing's for sure! I'm not putting up any pics of my roof rack! Great job, as usual!
And yes, I've used those "black oxide" screws for various project. NOT for outdoor use.
This is what I do:
1. Removed them all.
2. Took 99.9% of the rust off with a wire wheel. Drill motor or bench grinder.
3. Cleaned them really good with something called "Awesome Orange". Any good cleaner/degreaser.
4. Then "pickled" then in white vinegar for a few min. Rinsed them off really good. Dried them right away.
5. Poked them in a piece of corrugated cardboard with the heads about an 1/8" above the cardboard.
Cardboard was set up with pre-punched holes. Spaced about an 1 inch apart.
6. Then painted with flat black. I use Rustoleum Automotive flat black.
Thank you! Thanks for the tips!
or buy stainless hardware...for none of the labour, and 10% greater cost....just a suggestion
I don’t own a Toyota but great for any vehicle rack! The cardboard-sticks is brilliant.
Some very clever ideas in this video! Bravo!
Thank you!!
Love watching your wits being displayed
Thank you! 🙏
Great job!!! Thanks for sharing. Love the skewer trick.
Thank you!
That thing looks incredible. Nice job.
Amazing build. I learned so much just watching this.
Very impressive.
I will remember both the tape trick and the one with cardboard and sticks :)
LET"S GO! That sir is a UA-cam video! That looks great!
Man that looks great! Your tig welding has gotten really good too!
Thank you! Yeah things are starting to click with the tig welding!
You need to bring it to Fondren and let me check it out
That my friend is a damn fine job and a damn fine video as well! Thanks very much for sharing! I hope mine turns out as well!
Haha thanks Owen! 🙏🙏
And I learned a few new hacks. Well done sir!
Wow! The difference between your previous rack and this one is HUGE. Following the body like that is a massive aesthetic upgrade. I suggest you purchase or convince a vendor to donate a plasma cutter to your channel. You have not let the long grinder cuts stop you, but anything to speed up the process gives more time for more projects, and that's a win for me, on my couch watching your content. You can get really clean cuts using hardboard as in template. If you plan the cuts, any errant moves ends up on the waste side. I purchased a cheap 50 amp on Amazon for around 250, and it's already paid for itself. I Knew I would need slots on my gas skid project, and the thought of drilling and connecting all the holes was daunting. Please keep the great content coming.
Thank you! 🙏 yeah, i definitely need a plasma cutter! thanks for the tips!
Awesome job, definitely inspiration for my next rack
Dude that rack turned out amazing. Keep up the great work. Gained a subscriber here
Wow, genius. Congratulations.
Man!!!! This freaking sweet!!!!
Thank you!
That is one clean rack great work much props
I’m completing my roof rack build and as much as i want to put in those slots i just don’t trust myself, you’re really steady and precise with your cuts. Just have the wind deflector to do now
Hello barbecue skewers very clever great job.
Probably the best home made roof rack I've seen. Certainly pro quality. Well done! I apologize for being that person, but it's exTrusion.
So happy to see you using steel, I’ve been wanting to do this for a year now but don’t know how to weld aluminum and was never thrilled about bolting on the side rails to the feet.
Danggg, this is an awesome build. Nice skills and work. Just wish I had you as my neighbor to design and build couple good things. Again great work 💪🏽💪🏽
Helpful tip a powder coat guy once told me about, was if you ever need to bondo something you’ll want powder coated later, use JB Weld instead.
Well done man!
Thank you!
Excellent Job !!! So inspirational!
Thank you!
Great turn out. I think this is better then the mass produced roof rack. Looks really good
Just now starting this project on my suburban now!!!! 120" long it's going to be amazing!
That's funny.. I recently bought a suburban and am going to do the same. Going to be the world largest roof rack. Got to sell the 3rd gen
@@PatrickRemington check out baseline overland for inspiration!!!!!
Your contour template was awesome 👍
Love the focus pulls on the b roll 😎
I'm glad someone's appreciating my videography skills!! 😂
Outstanding job!!
Thank you!
So, I have been looking at building my rack as well, couple of things. Prinsu uses 1/4 aluminum for their frame depending on how many cross bars depends on how much weight it can hold. since your using steel, you could have gone with less gauge. but the issue with steel is it is more prone to rusting. I did see a rack that was interesting is that it was a basic frame, with thinner gauge to give it the arrow design look. another thing to remember is weight. to your comment I would look around and go stainless. but if you go with the idea, I have which is aluminum you don't have to weld just bolt everything together. then paint or powder coat.
definitely the aluminum for anti corrosion, and the powder coat is key too, no bondo required.
Man your builds are impressive! You've got me trying to figure out how to build one of these for my vehicle.
Thank you! 🙏🙏
Phenomenal job!
You always kill it. Great job man. Thank you.
Thanks josh!
I'm impressed awesome build
Thank you!!
@@PatrickRemington your welcome! Can't wait to see more content
Definitely doing this! Another awesome video. Thanks, Patrick!
Great job Pat. GBU!
Thank you!
Fantastic work
I’m picky!! I think you did a fantastic job!!
Thank you!
Excelente y maravilloso trabajo!!!! Gracias
You’ve got some great skills. The only concern I have is metal on metal rubbing on the vehicle paint. Vehicle’s motor & movement naturally create vibrations. I worry that rust ( wear & tear) may develop. I generally keep my vehicles for over 10-15 years. However, there are areas of this country that rust easily develops, such as Chicago. Again, you are a skilled craftsman. Thanks.
Thanks you! There is no metal to metal contact the five mounting points have rubber pads under them 30:32 and the front brackets have 3m double sided tape to prevent vibration and movement. 30:50
Barbecue skewers! That's so F smart!!
Good on ya🥰🔥👍
Haha thanks!
Great work man. The tape for bolt holes and cardboard contour gauge are some awesome tricks.
Thank you!!🙏🙏
Great job looks amazing! Your getting a lot better with the TIG. 🤘🏼👍🏼
Great Job it looks awesome 👏👏
about to start my SAS with my mig 205DS yes welder Great video I also plan on building a rack like this for my suburban. Thanks
Thank you! Nice! Im really liking the mig 205!
Amazing work
that look really good
A possible low cost steel alternative to the aluminum extrusion you used here, is IKEA closet rod T-track.
It’s much cheaper then the aluminum bought this way.
The tape trick is "effing brilliant"! Great job. My only concern is galvanic corrosion that results from mixing aluminum with steel. I think it's far more of a concern in saltwater environments, but it's something to watch over time. Really great result though!!
Thank you! Yeah I'll definitely on the lookout for that. I am aware of the issues between dissimilar metals but not super concerned
That is CLEAN!!!!!
Thank you! 🙏
looks great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Duuuuude!!!!!
Beautiful awesome job!
Thank you!! 🙏🙏
hermoso trabajo, felicidades.
That turned out Super nice!
You did a great job
This is awesome I've been wanting to do prinsu rack myself. This looks beefier than a prinsu, excellent job dude
Brilliant build. Love your videos.
Thank you so much!
That is such a great build!
Awesome build and great video coverage. I’m looking into a rack and rooftop tent for my ‘97 4Runner. 👍🏻
Great video, Patrick!
Thanks for keeping it 💯
Thank you!
Great job!! Turned out nice and save you a bunch of coin.
Man, clean build
thank you!
Dude you’re amazing 💪🏼
Haha thank you!
Awesome build of the rack ! How about a clear Lexan ( or better would be Polycarbonate - its much tougher and not as brittle, for stone chips etc ) wind deflector section with the light bar mounted behind it ? That would keep it out of the way and reduce even more wind noise !
Yeah you could definitely do that as long as it's stiff enough!
wow great work well done sir.
Thank you!
I been try to build one like you on my GX460
It alot work but I enjoy it fun to me.
Hello Patrick I just finished my roof rack on my Gx460. I want to show you I learn from you.
That contour gage is genus
GREAT JOB!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏
Little tip on your first weld pass you can actually lay your filler wire in the bevel and walk the cup of your tig torch over it
Nicely done
Thank you!
Great video! I like the roof rack.
This is amazing! Great work!
Thanks a lot!
@PatrickRemington. Wow really?!
Great job! Looks amazing. Very informative and entertaining
Thank you!
Super nice. Will use some of your great idea to build mine. Thank you so much for sharing. I don’t have all of the good tools you have but I will try to use the aluminum rails instead of steel. Hope it work.
Welcome! I hope it works out as well!