DIY Low-profile Crossbars

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I'd been toying with the idea of getting a Gobi stealth rack for my truck, but didn't wanna shell out the bucks; plus the rack added a bit more height to the truck than I wanted.

I was mainly looking for something that would allow me to haul plywood/drywall on the roof but give me a lower profile than the OEM crossbars (and also not have the annoying HUMMER branding...this truck is over-branded IMO). What I came up with is a play off of the bike rack I made last year...



I went back to Home Depot and snatched up some 1" black pipe this time and went to work. Let me say that my spot welds are UGLY...I just taught myself how to weld and these ugly little buggers are mainly just to hold the prototype in place until I get it to the 'professionals' for welding and powder coating.

I will prolly end up making three of these which should easily support any typical drywall/plywood run I need to make. I'll prolly drop this sucker off to the pros tomorrow or next weekend. I'll be certain to post pics of the finished product as well as the completed project (all three rails installed).









The PROFESSIONALS in my neck of the woods...cold beer, welding and powder coating all under one roof...can't beat that!