[jammons5126]

I was wondering if anyone knows about rood racks for the dakotas. I am wonting one up there but no one seems to build or sell these roof racks. Also I am wanting to build a tailgate tire holder. When I have it done and see how it looks I could possibly build more for yall if yal like how it looks.

 

[jmac2000dge]

I've seen QC dakotas with roof racks.......which also look factory. Not sure if this was an option or not. Maybe someone else can confirm if they're factory or not.

 

[jammons5126]

I've seen QC dakotas with roof racks.......which also look factory. Not sure if this was an option or not. Maybe someone else can confirm if they're factory or not.

What is QC dakotas??

 

[alkey3]

QC Dakota = Quad Cab Dakota

 

[jmac2000dge]

What is QC dakotas??

if that's your truck in your sig, then your's is a Quad cab (QC). i'll see if i can dig up a pic of the roof racks i've seen.

 

[Primus]

Nope, roof racks were never offered for the Dakota's, at all. Plus, the aerodynamics screw up from a roof rack would cause the FE to drop even more over the already 14/18 EPA rating.

 

[jmac2000dge]

Must be aftermarket then, there's a guy local that's got one on his, i'll see if i can stalk it for some pics...LOL.

 

[AltonR]

http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14044
i had no luck finding one though
there r after market tracks for the roof they mout up like stock but proly not as strong:huh:

 

[ColoDak]

Dodge discontinued that roof rack a long time ago, there are part numbers for it, but it's long gone. You can buy a Yakima or Thule permanent mount track system for the Dakota that will attach to the roof and then go from there.

 

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I tried to find a roof rack myself, no luck. Attaching one to the sheet metal will just cause cracks to form later. I went to a friend of mine over at Hannah Racing and he made this for me:

and I still get 17.8mpg (without the tire up there anyway)

 

[jammons5126]

I tried to find a roof rack myself, no luck. Attaching one to the sheet metal will just cause cracks to form later. I went to a friend of mine over at Hannah Racing and he made this for me:

and I still get 17.8mpg (without the tire up there anyway)

dude he should build more and sell them. i know i would buy one thats for sure. see if he can build more like.

 

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dude he should build more and sell them. i know i would buy one thats for sure. see if he can build more like.

He can. It'll run $900+shipping. That's only if your bed dimensions are the same as mine, that way he can use mine as the template. He also TIG welded mine all others would be MIG welded

 

[jammons5126]

He can. It'll run $900+shipping. That's only if your bed dimensions are the same as mine, that way he can use mine as the template. He also TIG welded mine all others would be MIG welded

i wont have that kind of money right now at least until june. let him knwo i am interested. what are your dimensions i will check mine and see if its the same. let me know what you measured so i can measure the same areas.

 

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i wont have that kind of money right now at least until june. let him knwo i am interested. what are your dimensions i will check mine and see if its the same. let me know what you measured so i can measure the same areas.

He needs the measurement on the inside of the bed rails, the height from the top of the bed rail to the top of the cab and the distance between the bed and the cab.

 

[jammons5126]

He needs the measurement on the inside of the bed rails, the height from the top of the bed rail to the top of the cab and the distance between the bed and the cab.

i will get those measurements tomorrow how long does it take to do it and is there any way of contacting someone to do or your guy.

 

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i will get those measurements tomorrow how long does it take to do it and is there any way of contacting someone to do or your guy.

He did mine in 3 days, I'll PM you his cell number. His name is Kevin.

 

[ColoDak]

what I would need is something that would attach between the top of the bed and my topper and allow me to carry stuff. Where yours has the round tube along the bed, I would need plate steel that woud stick out a few inches, and then have the upper parts attach to it.

 

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what I would need is something that would attach between the top of the bed and my topper and allow me to carry stuff. Where yours has the round tube along the bed, I would need plate steel that woud stick out a few inches, and then have the upper parts attach to it.

I suppose he could use some round tubing along the sides. How much weight would you want to put up there?

 

[jammons5126]

I suppose he could use some round tubing along the sides. How much weight would you want to put up there?

my idea no actually for that is to get that and then use it to store thigns up there on long trips and still have the tailgate tire rack.

 

[reiddizzle]

I tried to find a roof rack myself, no luck. Attaching one to the sheet metal will just cause cracks to form later. I went to a friend of mine over at Hannah Racing and he made this for me:

and I still get 17.8mpg (without the tire up there anyway)

That is a sweet rack and i like that you have the summit lights how do you like them?? And how the hell are u getting 17 mpg, i get 12 with my current setup!