Ghetto tie downs for roof rack attachment points

[The Duke]

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Four EMT clamps, eight 8-1 nuts, eight washers. 10 MM deep socket. 30 minutes.

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[RustyEdges]

Nice mockup! Ready in a flash!

 

[Fugue]

Huh. I wonder if L-track could be mounted in there and still leave room for the flaps to close.

 

[DanK]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

My 2025 AWD has 6 mm threaded studs so I use M6-1.0 coupling nuts. With my big fingers and the chance for the nuts to get lost if they slide aft, I found the coupling nuts work good for holding a bracket I made for a GoPro.
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[pae1andonly]

Huh. I wonder if L-track could be mounted in there and still leave room for the flaps to close.

Removing the flaps is an option as well.

 

[pae1andonly]

Similar approach using Oatey pipe hanger strap would give you the tie-down - but still be able to close the hatch.

 

[Eka]

I don't have the dimensions yet, but was wondering if fixed D rings for sailboat rigging would work. Many different sizes and materials are available.

 

[Limes2]

Removing the flaps is an option as well.

How do the flaps come out? Just squeeze them and disengage one side?

 

[pae1andonly]

How do the flaps come out? Just squeeze them and disengage one side?

I believe so yes.

Edit: I've seen a description of removing the door somewhere; could not find that post, sorry.

 

[pae1andonly]

I don't have the dimensions yet, but was wondering if fixed D rings for sailboat rigging would work. Many different sizes and materials are available.

I'd certainly be interested in a link to a stainless loop that lets me open and close the door.

 

[REM]

disclaimer: absolutely don't transform this from a temporary to a permanent solution

 

[pae1andonly]

I'd certainly be interested in a link to a stainless loop that lets me open and close the door.

 

[Eka]

I'd certainly be interested in a link to a stainless loop that lets me open and close the door.

This is more what I was thinking of, but the ones I used in the past had proper welds around the base of the Ds. There is also a style with a strap, like the conduit strap, but for holding a D-ring. Width and D-ring size are the issues with that type. The strap could be altered to hold a smaller or shorter D-ring to allow it to fit.

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