Roof Rack Pics

[Detonate]

Newest Pictures of my H2.

Got a new Roof Rack, hadn't put the tire up top when the pictures were taken.

The Roof Rack is a 3 piece design with spots to mount up to 6" lights in the front, and some Fogs in the Rear.

The rack has a spot to mount your spare tire as well.

The Sun Roof Insert is removable for those with a sun roof.

These pictures are also the first I've taken since I got my winch installed. Everything is coming together nicely!

The Rack, as well as the Front and Rear bumpers are made by an Off Road Shop here in Texas called Tough Country.

http://www.toughcountry.com/

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[Buckeye Hummer]

How come the guy in the bumper dumper pic didn't pull his long johns down? Is he pooping in his underwear? Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the bumper dumper?

I think the dumper on top is a bad idea. It is obvious detonate is about ready to roll the truck in to the water. I'll bet as soon as he leans over to wipe it rolls but only because of the lift he installed. Maybe the brush guard that is 4x too big for the truck will keep it down but with that roof rack that's 6x too big it's hard to say. Does Tuff Country make a new 8 headlight setup too like the family truckster? I think soon your trucks going to look like this:

[HUMMERDOGG]

HappyJack-

How is the roof rack connected to the billet feet? I can't see how it locks down the roof rack.

Thanks.

-HUMMERDOGG

TROLL POACHER (I hunt trolls even if it ain't troll hunting season...)

TROLL TAXIDERMIST (For those of you who get to them before I can. I provide this service free of charge...)

[Dan]

Wussy! I'll have to find my pics of jetskiing in a february snow storm a couple years ago. A stand-up jetski no less. 3mil full suit didn't help much....

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SUT on order 12/02. 12 months down, 6 to go!
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[Buckeye Hummer]

Why is it so tall? It kind of looks like a double decker. Is there two levels to that rack? It's hard to tell in the pics but maybe you can store cargo underneath. Can you buy additional levels? What is the maximum number of levels, maybe 6? It's probably best to put the heavy cargo on level 1 and the light stuff (like marshmallows) on level 6. Do you think this is a good idea with a 4" lift or will this baby tilt over in a stiff wind?

[Detonate]

Things on the checklist:

Lift + 38" Tires (Has to be done all at once)
Paint Front Grill
Black out Lights (Maybe)
Replace Nerf Bars with heavier extendead Rock Rails

Then we'll see. Muahahahahaha!

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[Buckeye Hummer]

[quote]Originally posted by Detonate:
2 gutters and 2 roof racks? How? Did noone learn there lesson the first time?

What is the smart design?

I have seen many racks, but none as thick as the TC one.

I'd like to see a pic of the busted rack though. What brand was it?

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Det,

Sometimes you just have to get through the ugly and expect the damage. Going up this obstacle I bent my gutter, going opposite direction I missed by about 4". We have rock rails to protect us from these things. A 2K roof rack should do this at a minimum IMO. I just paid $1500 for steel rock rails with rock guards for that very reason. You simply can't control the trail, sometimes it's just necessary to take a certain line or drag over a certain spot. 3 other H1's and 1 H2 made it through this obstacle with no damage.

I don't know the brand of the rack but can tell you it makes no difference. None of them would hold up here and they SHOULD.

[Zing]

Nice job Detonate. Looks awesome.

[Detonate]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
Thanks for the info on the rack, I've contacted TC and expressed my view on the height. Maybe if enough people show interest they will come up with something, maybe less rectangular <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, you asked, and they listened.

I sent them a link to this thread, and this has apparently reaffirmed the markets desire for a rack that sits closer to the roof.

They hope to have a prototype out by Januarish.

Basically they want the rack to barely clear the Sun Roof Visor.
So it will sit real low to the roof.

They will still keep with the sectional design.
The Rear Tire Carrier will stay there so that you have the option of putting your tire up top, or using the space for something else.
The sun roof insert will still be a feature so that again you are given the option to take out that piece and use the sunroof, or insert the piece and use the space for storage.
The front of the rack will now be an optional light bar.
So instead of having the standard dip or rise, it will just be an option. Maybe they dip and rise in the front... That would be cool.

Standard finish will be high gloss black, but they can custom powder coat the rack in any color you like, and a number of different textures.

They are also willing to do custom work. So if you don't like something, or want something done differently than standard, just let them know.

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[Detonate]

Rear

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[Cranky Steve]

What else will you put in your Racks besides your spare? Post some pics of how you use them.

Founding Member of RCRC 4wd Club Scaramento, CA www.rcrc4x4.com
Pirate4x4.com Vendor & Toyota Truck and 4Runner Talk Forum Moderator

[Detonate]

Yes please do. It will keep this thread nice and bumped to the top.



Might as well make it sticky Jason!

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[HappyJack]

Cranky, I have kids a wife and a big dog.

I had a Suburban when I started looking for a new truck this summer. Like most of us I am a fun-hog and have lots of gear. I love to camp, dirt bike ride, mtn bike, snowboard, SCUBA and . . . Hell most of the time it didn't really fit in my Sub!

My wife said OK how are you going to live with an H2 after having all the room that a Suburban has? My answer was a roof rack.

We have to drive to my sisters at Christmas and my mom had to get my son a black RC Hummer H2 from Radio Shack (it is pretty cool, 4x4 and all). That box alone would fill up the space in the in the back of the Hummer!

4'x8' sheets of plywood, fit nicely on my rack too.

Cheers

[Sandra]

Any time any place there are only a couple of ways Manik or GOBI or a copy of Manik and Gobi called Tough Country.

[Detonate]

I can't speak for the rack you are talking about, but it would take a lot of force to bend the steel pipes on this rack. Not sure how strong the factory rails are, but that would be the weak point before the rack, that's for sure.

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[FrgMstr]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Centerfire:
I don't know about that in todays enviroment.. In the knife industry. Spyderco patient the hole in the blade to open the knife.. Everyone who uses a hole in the blade has to pay them a royalty.. Just ask Benchmade Knife CO.

So Gobi may be able to patient a rectangle.

Mike
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Well actually what Spyderco patented most likely is what is classified as a utility patent. So they did not really patent the circle, but rather the use of their hole being positioned in the blade to make a folding knife that was "better/easier" to open.

Being that rectangles have been used for roof racks for quite some time, I don't see anyone getting a patent on such an idea. I am pretty sure I have seen some stage coaches on Bonanza with them... After an usage that would be covered by a utility patent is one the market unprotected for a full year, it is fair game for anyone to utilize for commercial sale.

I know that is probably more than anyone wanted to know, but I felt compelled to share.

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Black 2003 H2 - Just like most of yours, just possibly with less crap bolted on.

My job: http://www.HardOCP.com

[DRTYFN]

Do I smell a fight?

[Buckeye Hummer]

Det,

They are just steel tubes. They aren't strong at all, certainly not strong enough to lean against. The factory rails will do far better than the steel tubes. I've already seen it.

[Detonate]

Very professional. Keep embarrassing yourself and your business. I'm getting a big kick out of it.

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[Sandra]

I am not the one driving your vehicle. I really never say much on this site but after a year on having you make false statements such as "TC was the first to design the Rack and ladder" I think its time to set the record clear. Members on the site are respected business owners as well and understand that false statements from you are just gasps of air that don't sever a purpose. I will loose no more time on this matter.