Hardpoint Multiplier (DIY 3D print) to allow use of rooftop hardpoints even with roof rack installed.

[deek]

The roof hardpoints are not easy to multi-purpose. I designed these to allow a roof rack to be used with other accessories like light bars, grab handles, flat-spots, Starlink mounts, etc. I have several designs now, and here are two, printed in stainless, and not yet powder coated:

This one was designed to mount an aftermarket light bar that attaches to the rooftop hardpoints. It requires an additional mounting bar for the specific light.

This one is a generic mounting point. I am using this for a Starlink mini mount (Savage UTV's), and a rear grab handle:

My roof rack uses TickTock's quick-remove roof rack brackets (slightly modified). This is what it looks like with the bracket installed. I had to trim the ends of his brackets slightly:

Here is the roof rack on with the bracket:

These have been tested and also work with the OEM roof rack. This example is non-production plastic for testing:

I am not selling anything here. If there is interest I can setup a printables account to allow download and modification. Caviat: don't put anything on your roof that is printed in plastic. Spend a few bucks and have it printed in metal. This is especially true with light bars. The upward force/moment from the aftermarket light-bars is significant.

I am not suggesting these are suitable for any purpose. Do your own engineering before using these or any other mounting product. These will break, and when they do they will damage your truck and possibly injure you or others. You are solely responsible for any use of, adaptation, or modification of these parts.

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[hemiarch]

Those are amazing looking. Nice work! I’ve been looking for a way to mount a solar panel close to the glass. That approach looks perfect. Especially with some kind of wind deflector in the front

 

[deek]

Those are amazing looking. Nice work! I’ve been looking for a way to mount a solar panel close to the glass. That approach looks perfect. Especially with some kind of wind deflector in the front

Lemme know if you need something custom. I don't charge. If it is not too time consuming I would be glad to crank it out.

 

[hemiarch]

I would love that. Let me see if I can identify a panel and some measurements.

 

[tobo]

The roof hardpoints are not easy to multi-purpose. I designed these to allow a roof rack to be used with other accessories like light bars, grab handles, flat-spots, Starlink mounts, etc. I have several designs now, and here are two, printed in stainless, and not yet powder coated:

This one was designed to mount an aftermarket light bar that attaches to the rooftop hardpoints. It requires an additional mounting bar for the specific light.

This one is a generic mounting point. I am using this for a Starlink mini mount (Savage UTV's), and a rear grab handle:

My roof rack uses TickTock's quick-remove roof rack brackets (slightly modified). This is what it looks like with the bracket installed. I had to trim the ends of his brackets slightly:

Here is the roof rack on with the bracket:

These have been tested and also work with the OEM roof rack. This example is non-production plastic for testing:

I am not selling anything here. If there is interest I can setup a printables account to allow download and modification. Caviat: don't put anything on your roof that is printed in plastic. Spend a few bucks and have it printed in metal. This is especially true with light bars. The upward force/moment from the aftermarket light-bars is significant.

I am not suggesting these are suitable for any purpose. Do your own engineering before using these or any other mounting product. These will break, and when they do they will damage your truck and possibly injure you or others. You are solely responsible for any use of, adaptation, or modification of these parts.

These look awesome!

 

[kpanda17]

Thule mastered thin, air cutting bars and mounts, can you do that, leading edges cutting the air
bar

 

[deek]

Thule mastered thin, air cutting bars and mounts, can you do that, leading edges cutting the air
bar

I am wondering if one on their stock mounts would work on our trucks. Something like: https://a.co/d/dTSM4fL

 

[hemiarch]

That would be way cool. But why would it? Did Tesla use their connection design?

 

[deek]

That would be way cool. But why would it? Did Tesla use their connection design?

The single center-bolt roof rack mounts are common on many vehicles with fix-point mount roof racks. Tick Tock's brackets may work if you can find a rack mount that has M12 bolts. If not, the threads can be changed in the bracket to M6 or M8, which are common: Here is a video that may help visualize the bracket (2:15):

If you can get the specs on the bolts, or better yet get me a couple of feet, I can build or modify a bracket for you. I know the LR Defender uses M8 if that helps.

 

[CyberGus]

I had to trim the ends of his brackets slightly:

Can you sharpen the edges? I want it to match the rest of the truck

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

Looks cool but the part that's over the glass looks sketchy, I'm thinking heat expansion and, 'crack'.

 

[cybercricket]

I would recommend adding small fillets in areas with surfaces connecting at 90 degrees.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

Looks cool but the part that's over the glass looks sketchy, I'm thinking heat expansion and, 'crack'.

There is no part of the mount over glass. The section under the mount is a plastic appliqué, using Tesla’s term for the roof edge piece. It pops on an off and is flexible, albeit shiny, so your misperception is understandable. Do you actually own a CT?

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

There is no part of the mount over glass. The section under the mount is a plastic appliqué, using Tesla’s term for the roof edge piece. It pops on an off and is flexible, albeit shiny, so your misperception is understandable. Do you actually own a CT?

I don't own a cybertruck, but I have a model.Y, which has a glass roof and i'm really concerned about anything.Hanging over it.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

I don't own a cybertruck, but I have a model.Y, which has a glass roof and i'm really concerned about anything.Hanging over it.

I agree on that one being a bit sketchy given that some CT roof panels have cracked, but it’s not the standard one shown first, which doesn’t overhang the glass. That’s a special version designed for mounting a light bar.

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