Suburban Roof Rack

The roof rack is completed finally. Its been a while since I updated as we have been working around the clock getting ready for our summer trips. The rack came out nicely. We used one inch tubing and, as usual,Tread Industries started from scratch! I wanted the rack to cover as much roof real estate as possible to optimize my carrying capacity. I also wanted it to carry my hi-lift, ax, shovel, water cans, and of course plenty of lighting. I think youll like what you'll see!

They first did the frame and implemented the companies new logo in the side plates! Clean look I think. After the outside frame was completed, cross braces for the floor were installed. The floor was solid metal on each end for about 6 inches and expanded metal the rest of it. This helps with weight, but the solid metal helps with rigidity. This puppy was sturdy!

Once the floor was tacked in, we fitted all the light mounts. For the front, youll notice that we bent them and lowered them for better clearance. Tucking them down a little really gives it a clean look!

Next the hi-lift jack mount was installed. I got the 60 inch jack and wanted a super sturdy mount made up for this. As you can tell from the pics below, Tread Industries did a great job on this part as well.

After completing it, the rack was sent off to the powder coater. Installed it onto some previously welded tabs directly to the roll cage and turned strong! We actually tested it on our Baja trip with a total of 700 lbs!!!! Way more than I ever wanted up there! It worked flawless and held up to some serious abuse so far!! Im vary happy with this upgrade!