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<blockquote data-quote="MC B2K" data-source="post: 417000" data-attributes="member: 9420"><p>Difficulty: Medium</p><p>Time: 2 to 3 hours</p><p></p><p>I finally came up with a custom bike rack solution. I had a few objectives;</p><p>1) It would not be mounted permanently to the truck</p><p>2) It would not take up bed space</p><p>3) It would be hidden when the tonneau was closed</p><p>4) It would cost < $100</p><p></p><p>After examining the RollX, I discovered a 1/8" channel under the rail. My RollX came shipped with an aluminum tab in this channel about 12 inches from the front of the rail. </p><p>The retaining strap was attached to it. Bak uses a 3/16" aluminum rivet to hold the tab in place.</p><p></p><p>You 'll need the following:</p><p>1 ~5' piece of 3 x .130 web x 1 1/5" aluminum channel (AA shape)</p><p>2 5" pieces of 2" x 1/8" aluminum plate</p><p>6 3/16" x 1/4" aluminum rivets</p><p>6 1/4" x 20 x 3/8" grade 8 button head Allen screws (or similar)</p><p>4 or 6 1/4" x 20 x 3/4" grade 8 bolts (for the bike mounts)</p><p>2 or 3 fork mount style bike mounts ( I used <a href="http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-6742-rocky-mounts-clutch-van-truck-bed-rack.aspx?variantID=23974&gclid=CLKD3pGa0LYCFc5cMgodbxcAOg" target="_blank">Rocky Mounts Clutch Van/Truck Bed Rack - Outside Outfitters</a>) I had a couple already.</p><p>A drill and various bits</p><p>A tap to match your screws</p><p>A rivet tool</p><p>An Allen wrench </p><p>Something to cut aluminum plate and channel</p><p>4 C clamps</p><p></p><p>Let's get started. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Plate.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The 1st step was to remove the RollX from the truck.</p><p></p><p>Next drill the rivet out that holds the tab, very carefully, so as to not </p><p>damage the rail. Once the rivet is removed, you'll use the hole for the rearmost of the mounting holes.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Hole2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Next, cut 2, 5" lengths off the end of the 1/8" stock. Use something to mark a radius pattern, and cut your rounded, overzize tabs.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Shape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Next, test fit the tabs and mark the location of the rear hole. A note here, you can just drill your first hole ( the one where the existing hole is in the channel ) and then drill through the channel and tab simultaneously for the next 2 holes.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/TestFit.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>After the tabs are fitted and drilled, use the rivets to hold them in place temporarily. DO NOT squash the rivets yet!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/ReadyToRivet.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Next, measure the span of the bed where the tabs are to be mounted. Leave about 1/8" space on each end to clear the RollX channels. My channel was 58 1/4" long. Yours will be close to that. Now cut the channel with your saw (I used a band saw), then sand the ends square and smooth.</p><p>Using the 4 C clamps, line the channel up under the tabs, center everything and mark for the mounting holes. </p><p></p><p>Drill the beam at the marks with a 3/16" bit and tap them.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/TappedChannel.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Now, mount the the channel to the bottom of the tabs using the 3 button head screws. Cinch it up snug.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/channelMounted.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Now you can squash the rivets. Everything will be rock solid.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Squashed.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/SquashedBottom.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Now remove the channel and mark the placement of the bike mounts. I placed a set of holes 10 inches from each end and one set dead center. Drill your holes for the mounts, tap them and attach the mounts.</p><p></p><p>You can now attach the channel to the tabs.</p><p></p><p>Re-install your RollX cover per the manufacturer instructions. You need to locate the retaining straps on the attachment studs, under the lock washer.</p><p>With the Rollx in the open position, you'll now be able to carry 2 or 3 bikes with ease.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Completed.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Closed.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/WithBike1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/WithBike2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/WithBike3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I'm really stoked about how this turned out. It looks factory and is totally out of the way when not in use. I may paint it or brush it, I haven't decided.</p><p></p><p>Total cost including shipping of the aluminum channel was right around $80 using bike mounts I already had.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MC B2K, post: 417000, member: 9420"] Difficulty: Medium Time: 2 to 3 hours I finally came up with a custom bike rack solution. I had a few objectives; 1) It would not be mounted permanently to the truck 2) It would not take up bed space 3) It would be hidden when the tonneau was closed 4) It would cost < $100 After examining the RollX, I discovered a 1/8" channel under the rail. My RollX came shipped with an aluminum tab in this channel about 12 inches from the front of the rail. The retaining strap was attached to it. Bak uses a 3/16" aluminum rivet to hold the tab in place. You 'll need the following: 1 ~5' piece of 3 x .130 web x 1 1/5" aluminum channel (AA shape) 2 5" pieces of 2" x 1/8" aluminum plate 6 3/16" x 1/4" aluminum rivets 6 1/4" x 20 x 3/8" grade 8 button head Allen screws (or similar) 4 or 6 1/4" x 20 x 3/4" grade 8 bolts (for the bike mounts) 2 or 3 fork mount style bike mounts ( I used [URL="http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-6742-rocky-mounts-clutch-van-truck-bed-rack.aspx?variantID=23974&gclid=CLKD3pGa0LYCFc5cMgodbxcAOg"]Rocky Mounts Clutch Van/Truck Bed Rack - Outside Outfitters[/URL]) I had a couple already. A drill and various bits A tap to match your screws A rivet tool An Allen wrench Something to cut aluminum plate and channel 4 C clamps Let's get started. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Plate.jpg[/IMG] The 1st step was to remove the RollX from the truck. Next drill the rivet out that holds the tab, very carefully, so as to not damage the rail. Once the rivet is removed, you'll use the hole for the rearmost of the mounting holes. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Hole2.jpg[/IMG] Next, cut 2, 5" lengths off the end of the 1/8" stock. Use something to mark a radius pattern, and cut your rounded, overzize tabs. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Shape.jpg[/IMG] Next, test fit the tabs and mark the location of the rear hole. A note here, you can just drill your first hole ( the one where the existing hole is in the channel ) and then drill through the channel and tab simultaneously for the next 2 holes. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/TestFit.jpg[/IMG] After the tabs are fitted and drilled, use the rivets to hold them in place temporarily. DO NOT squash the rivets yet! [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/ReadyToRivet.jpg[/IMG] Next, measure the span of the bed where the tabs are to be mounted. Leave about 1/8" space on each end to clear the RollX channels. My channel was 58 1/4" long. Yours will be close to that. Now cut the channel with your saw (I used a band saw), then sand the ends square and smooth. Using the 4 C clamps, line the channel up under the tabs, center everything and mark for the mounting holes. Drill the beam at the marks with a 3/16" bit and tap them. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/TappedChannel.jpg[/IMG] Now, mount the the channel to the bottom of the tabs using the 3 button head screws. Cinch it up snug. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/channelMounted.jpg[/IMG] Now you can squash the rivets. Everything will be rock solid. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Squashed.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/SquashedBottom.jpg[/IMG] Now remove the channel and mark the placement of the bike mounts. I placed a set of holes 10 inches from each end and one set dead center. Drill your holes for the mounts, tap them and attach the mounts. You can now attach the channel to the tabs. Re-install your RollX cover per the manufacturer instructions. You need to locate the retaining straps on the attachment studs, under the lock washer. With the Rollx in the open position, you'll now be able to carry 2 or 3 bikes with ease. [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Completed.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/Closed.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/WithBike1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/WithBike2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.wetpavementproductions.com/frf/bike/WithBike3.jpg[/IMG] I'm really stoked about how this turned out. It looks factory and is totally out of the way when not in use. I may paint it or brush it, I haven't decided. Total cost including shipping of the aluminum channel was right around $80 using bike mounts I already had. [/QUOTE]
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