got a roof rack

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  1. Jun 24, 2012 at 11:32 PM #1
    Old_Skl_Raptr

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    i need some input. one of my buddies used to drive a jeep, and he had a rack on it. well the other day i mentioned the idea of getting a roof rack to have somewhere to put a few lights, so he brought me back his and gave it to me for free cuz he doesnt use it anymore. like i said it came off a jeep so its got the mounts that allows it to be put on the roof fin things that suvs come with and some u bolts.

    if it would even be possible, what would you guys think it would look like on my truck? ive got it in my bed right now and it reaches from my tailgate almost to where my toolbox stops, so im guessing it +/- 5 feet long. its a ROLA brand, never heard of it before, but then again im not a roof rack conniseur :jester:
     
  2. Jun 24, 2012 at 11:42 PM #2
    str8t six

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    you will need some roof rails to install it. unless you want to drill threw your roof.

    thule makes a set i believe.
     
  3. Jun 24, 2012 at 11:46 PM #3
    Old_Skl_Raptr

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    i been looking and i may have to drill. i cant get the rails that go in the door cracks cuz i dont have a back door on the drivers side :okay2:

    ford didnt make the 97-98 models very accessory friendly
     
  4. Jun 24, 2012 at 11:52 PM #4
    str8t six

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    oh yeah, i forgot yours is a 3 door truck.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2012 at 11:53 PM #5
    Old_Skl_Raptr

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    yea. its constantly rubbed in my face...
     
  6. Jun 24, 2012 at 11:55 PM #6
    str8t six

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    lol
     
  7. Jun 25, 2012 at 12:17 AM #7
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    Pics of the rack?

    sent from the lake
     
  8. Jun 25, 2012 at 1:34 AM #8
    BlackThundah

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    Dont worry man. I only have 2 doors. haha But on anther note, I think it would look sick. Especially with some kc's up there.
     
  9. Jun 25, 2012 at 1:41 AM #9
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    I say go for it :peace: just use lots of silicone :jester:
     
  10. Jun 25, 2012 at 2:09 AM #10
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    :hmmm2: If you drill into the roof maybe it can be counted as a real mod. I feel your pain.. i hated driving with people in the 97, "Nope it doesn't open.. go to the other side :okay2:"
     
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