Post #9 Shows the updated bracket design.
Below is the original post w/ images.
Hey Everyone,
I just thought i would share my latest project with you all. I made a set of crossbars that I consider to be more functional than the OEM/Aftermarket options at less than half the cost.
The seed for this project started when I first bought my H3 and got rid of my truck, which was my main lumber hauler. I ignored the idea & the inability to transport large lumber until my wife and I decided we wanted to take a road trip but we wanted the back of the H3 to be a flat platform where we can have a small bed, and a little fridge/cooler for our food. With this new requirement, i decided it was time to make the H3 more functional and ended up with this DIY Crossbars that I think are superior to anything that can be purchased readily for the H3.
Because of the strength these bars offer, i can use them to carry lumber and equipment. I plan to find some type of storage solution for our clothes and stuff regarding the road trip which can be fastened to the crossbars directly.
Materials used:
1x 12 Gauge superstrut - 10ft
4x 1/2" zinc plated carriage bolt - 2-1/2"
4x 1/2" zinc cut washers
4x 1/2" zinc nuts
1x can of spray can bedliner
4x custom designed & 3D printed crossbar mounting brackets (my friend 3D printed them for me).
Total cost was approx $40 in materials
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Below is the original post w/ images.
Hey Everyone,
I just thought i would share my latest project with you all. I made a set of crossbars that I consider to be more functional than the OEM/Aftermarket options at less than half the cost.
The seed for this project started when I first bought my H3 and got rid of my truck, which was my main lumber hauler. I ignored the idea & the inability to transport large lumber until my wife and I decided we wanted to take a road trip but we wanted the back of the H3 to be a flat platform where we can have a small bed, and a little fridge/cooler for our food. With this new requirement, i decided it was time to make the H3 more functional and ended up with this DIY Crossbars that I think are superior to anything that can be purchased readily for the H3.
Because of the strength these bars offer, i can use them to carry lumber and equipment. I plan to find some type of storage solution for our clothes and stuff regarding the road trip which can be fastened to the crossbars directly.
Materials used:
1x 12 Gauge superstrut - 10ft
4x 1/2" zinc plated carriage bolt - 2-1/2"
4x 1/2" zinc cut washers
4x 1/2" zinc nuts
1x can of spray can bedliner
4x custom designed & 3D printed crossbar mounting brackets (my friend 3D printed them for me).
Total cost was approx $40 in materials
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