Tops! Canopy / covers / toppers / racks possibilities for Gladiator - Show me!

[steffen707]

lmao, i'm like a boomerang, back to thinking more about 8020 stuff since i can't weld aluminum. After choking on a burrito while reading about Nuthouse Industries pricing, the 8020 actually sounds cheap.
this looks like it could be made with 3" wide profiles. But i'm lost with how to make connections with 8020 when pieces aren't at 90 degrees.

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[Tortooga Custom Works]

lmao, i'm like a boomerang, back to thinking more about 8020 stuff since i can't weld aluminum. After choking on a burrito while reading about Nuthouse Industries pricing, the 8020 actually sounds cheap.
this looks like it could be made with 3" wide profiles. But i'm lost with how to make connections with 8020 when pieces aren't at 90 degrees.

I'm sure @Bobs85Reny can probably explain this real well...

 

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[steffen707]

I'm sure @Bobs85Reny can probably explain this real well...

They've got 30deg, 45deg60deg.

So I imagine you need to use either 2 45deg or a 30 with a 60 to complete your 90deg turn.

 

[msujedi]

lmao, i'm like a boomerang, back to thinking more about 8020 stuff since i can't weld aluminum. After choking on a burrito while reading about Nuthouse Industries pricing, the 8020 actually sounds cheap.
this looks like it could be made with 3" wide profiles. But i'm lost with how to make connections with 8020 when pieces aren't at 90 degrees.

They make connectors that allow you to create any angle you want!


I was really thinking about going the 8020 route, but I'll probably go with a Max-Modular rack https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular/alu-max-22-high-aluminum-truck-bed-rack

 

[steffen707]

They make connectors that allow you to create any angle you want!


I was really thinking about going the 8020 route, but I'll probably go with a Max-Modular rack https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular/alu-max-22-high-aluminum-truck-bed-rack

thanks for pointing that out, might make a good base rack, then you can build off of it with other 8020 stuff or whatever.

 

[steffen707]

I was really thinking about going the 8020 route, but I'll probably go with a Max-Modular rack https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular/alu-max-22-high-aluminum-truck-bed-rack

too bad you cant just buy the 4 uprights and then figure out the other bars. Two of them look just like 8020 dual slot t profiles. This snip is from their 3d viewing applet, which is super cool.

Looks familiar,

 

[Bobs85Reny]

lmao, i'm like a boomerang, back to thinking more about 8020 stuff since i can't weld aluminum. After choking on a burrito while reading about Nuthouse Industries pricing, the 8020 actually sounds cheap.
this looks like it could be made with 3" wide profiles. But i'm lost with how to make connections with 8020 when pieces aren't at 90 degrees.

you can always fabricate some custom angled brackets or there are some multi angle connectors.

here is a cool video for a custom bed topper

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

you can always fabricate some custom angled brackets or there are some multi angle connectors.

here is a cool video for a custom bed topper

Yea that's a great build.

I do want a slideout - but I'm worried that with only 17.5" of depth, the slideout itself has to have an extremely low profile. Bedslide's profile is 4.5" - which might be waaaay too much. This may very well be a problem for some nice plywood and home depot rails.

 

[steffen707]

Yea that's a great build.

I do want a slideout - but I'm worried that with only 17.5" of depth, the slideout itself has to have an extremely low profile. Bedslide's profile is 4.5" - which might be waaaay too much. This may very well be a problem for some nice plywood and home depot rails.

Yeah I'm thinking custom drawers.

 

[steffen707]

right around 7:15 of this video he says they sourced the sliding/coiling cover from a US manufacutrer..... Anybody know who makes this sliding top?

 

[jhale1800]

right around 7:15 of this video he says they sourced the sliding/coiling cover from a US manufacutrer..... Anybody know who makes this sliding top?

Maybe Retrax?
https://retrax.com/retraxpro-xr

 

[steffen707]

Maybe Retrax?
https://retrax.com/retraxpro-xr

yeah or roll-n-lock. Need to investigate more, might pull the trigger on the max modular rack, but then wait until I actually get the JT to buy a cover.

 

[Slapping_Rabbits]

I contacted max modular asking if their racks would fit a gladiator and if they made any covers for it and this is what they said,

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Our STEEL Max and ALUYMAX racks will adjust to fit the width of your bed:
https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular


Aside from that, we have no idea how the rack would attach, We haven't seen one of those in person yet.


We do not make any canvas covers.


Our STEEL Max and ALUYMAX racks will adjust to fit the width of your bed:

https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular >


Aside from that, we have no idea how the rack would attach, We haven't seen one of those in person yet.


We do not make any canvas covers.

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So thats really great? I think?

 

[steffen707]

I contacted max modular asking if their racks would fit a gladiator and if they made any covers for it and this is what they said,

"
Our STEEL Max and ALUYMAX racks will adjust to fit the width of your bed:
https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular


Aside from that, we have no idea how the rack would attach, We haven't seen one of those in person yet.


We do not make any canvas covers.


Our STEEL Max and ALUYMAX racks will adjust to fit the width of your bed:

https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular >


Aside from that, we have no idea how the rack would attach, We haven't seen one of those in person yet.


We do not make any canvas covers.

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So thats really great? I think?

Well a handy Joe could use the stock mounts for the off-road cargo managment kit, or drill holes, or use their universal clamps.

If I get my JT in time, i might be the first guy with this rack in a JT .

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