Mezzanine arm FTW.Forget the SAS...TTB is where its atView attachment 30670
That’s where I got the inspiration from for my rear suspension I’m working on.
Another JD fab project? I’m in love
Mezzanine arm FTW.Forget the SAS...TTB is where its atView attachment 30670
Another JD fab project? I’m in love
Mezzanine arm FTW.
That’s where I got the inspiration from for my rear suspension I’m working on.
Another JD fab project? I’m in love
So much cool stuff going on at that shop! Wish I had half the skills those guys have. Pretty fucking impressive to say the least.Nope, Harry's personal truck he's working on at JD. Thing is fucking incredible.
https://www.instagram.com/toyota_dreams/
Spent more time looking at Harry's truck than Jesse's Mi'shell 6100 based build. Bonkers shop... they need a fansonly.
http://instagr.am/p/CEfS4P3Bgtv/ http://instagr.am/p/CHWKfpUBWwY/ http://instagr.am/p/CHWKTIShj7P/
Chris...sorry/not sorry for the hijack.
your build needs to get goin!! Plenty of inspiration to go off of.
so now y'all understand why I gave them the keys and all the monies to do their magic.So much cool stuff going on at that shop! Wish I had half the skills those guys have. Pretty fucking impressive to say the least.
it's cheaper than airplane parts...
True datit's cheaper than airplane parts...
Roof rack shipped from Sherpa today. Another project coming up.
Of course. Of all those I looked at, I felt they had the best product. I’m sure it will have totally been worth the wait.Thank you for supporting our vendors.
Of course. Of all those I looked at, I felt they had the best product.
Installed the @Sherpa Equipment Co. rack this afternoon by myself in 2-3 hours. Nothing spectacular to report. I followed the directions and all was well. The quality of the side bars was great, the finish was very good, the cross bars appear to be standard extrusions, and they were finished nicely as well. Mounting hardware was perfect and fit great. I appreciate that no adhesive/caulk is needed for this rack and no holes to drill for the front standoffs.
Two observations: First, the forward mounting arrangement is different from the method called out in the installation instructions. No big deal. Anyone can see what changed and account for it.
Second, the two forward crossbar slots are some amount shorter than the aft ones. Getting the screws into the slots is a bit challenging, but not impossible.
Otherwise it’s solid and ready for lumberyard duties.
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According to Sherpa, this one is silicone free. The blocks under the mounts are solid rubber and the washers under the bolt heads are rubberized. One of the reasons I chose it.Make sure you put down some silicone sealant with the roof bolts to keep out the water. I leave the blocks and bolts in when the rack is off and re-silicone with reinstallation.
same with mine. careful not to overtighten the bolts. mine came loose (rubber might have conformed to tht openings) and then I tightened them too much the 2nd time and they lost their shape/seal. oopsies.According to Sherpa, this one is silicone free. The blocks under the mounts are solid rubber and the washers under the bolt heads are rubberized. One of the reasons I chose it.
Haven’t taken it anywhere yet to check for noise.
Not sure he can find hockey tape where he's at.I have their rack (teton I think?) before they became Sherpa and install was similar to yours. Once you get it setup the first time, getting in on/off is a cake walk. I vinyl wrapped the roof before the rack for added protection/sun repellant because hot af SoCal desert fun times.
Make sure you put down some silicone sealant with the roof bolts to keep out the water. I leave the blocks and bolts in when the rack is off and re-silicone with reinstallation. Protip: when reinstalling the trimmed weather stripping, put down velcro strips to keep it in place and it won't come off when hauling ass down the highway.
Wind-noise is a thing and just adjust the front to find the sweet spot...it won't go away but it's minimal with some finesse. I also wrapped the bars in hockey stick tape to help stuff from sliding around on the slick aluminum...added benefit it also reduced some wind noise. Easy to put on and take off. Laid it on lengthwise instead of wrapping like said hockey stick.
silicone is lexal. stuff is amazingly good.
I might know a guy.Not sure he can find hockey tape where he's at.