nice. I like the matching painted wheels

 

Very nice. What material did you use?

 

The frame is made of 1" conduit and the bottom is made with 1/2". It was the best metal to use since it doesn't rust and it's lightweight. I was afraid it might not be sturdy or be able to hold a lot of weight but boy was I wrong!

 

Yeah, I used 3/4 electrical conduit for mine and thought that it might have been a little weak, but once you weld the cross pieces it becomes very strong. Mine is strong enough that I can stand on my wheel and grab my rack and hang from it putting all my weight on it and it doesn't budge.

 

Looks great. I like the idea of putting lights on it.

 

Very nice!

 

You must be a very good welder. The conduit can be hard to weld with all those toxic zinc fumes bubbling up. Looks like a really nice job, and looks great o the Patriot as well.:smiley_thumbs_up:

 

looks great...

 

wow, would buy this in a heartbeat. Does that mount to your cross bars, or the the rail? It looks low.

 

Looks great how is it mounted? Do u think you could do a "how to" write up on this I'm interested in doing my own but know nothing about welding

 

looks good. very professional looking.

 

It mounts on the existing rails. I wanted it as low as I could get it.
and i will try to do a "how to" write up soon

 

That is freakin awesome! would love a how to write up or a price haha. How is the wind road noise?

 

Great roof rack!

Looking forward to a "How-To"

I would also consider purchasing one if the price is right and you're willing to make 'em.

 

Great project!

 

@dbs0003
I'd like a close up of your mounting points on the OEM rails.
They look like a good idea


2012 Patriot Sport 4x4