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Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:06 am
by pattonmaclean
What low-cost options are there for a multi-purpose rack for 95 Spacegear low roof?

To carry canoe(s), bikes or gear.

I do have access to a good friend- cert welder, and his shop.

I wonder if there is part compatibility with Hyundai Starex vans of the same year.

If so, i might be able to find a used rack here and bring it with me when i come to Canada for the summer.

I've found 3 new here that fit the Starex van. $150, 250 and 320 U.S. Maybe not a 95 Starex, though.

Maybe the page will work

http://www.autowini.com/020_PARTS/21_SE ... ION=SELECT

hmmm...the page goes to a generic parts page where you can search "roof" and see some of the racks I'm talking about.

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:58 am
by tonydca
I'm looking for a rack for my low-roof L400 too. I know enviroimports make great-looking skookum stuff; I need something that I can take on and off relatively painlessly (low parkade donchaknow)

I notice that Thule makes a 425/426 fit kit in Europe for their racks; haven't found any over here, but has anyone found a CanTire or PrincessAuto one that'll fit?

Looking to form the base for a little home-made tent platform for my two kids. Total weight on roof including platform and kids oughta be well under 200 lbs...

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:53 pm
by fexlboi
tonydca wrote:I notice that Thule makes a 425/426 fit kit in Europe for their racks; haven't found any over here, but has anyone found a CanTire or PrincessAuto one that'll fit?
Have you checked http://www.rackattack.com ?

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:29 pm
by pattonmaclean
Thanks,

I checked out rack attack and could not find a match for my vehicle in the drop down menus. Might be worth a call, though.

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:37 pm
by fexlboi
pattonmaclean wrote:Thanks, I checked out rack attack and could not find a match for my vehicle in the drop down menus. Might be worth a call, though.
You won't find your vehicle on any NA websites 8-) Rack Attack is a good place for sure, but they usually need to see the vehicle to find the right rack.

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:43 pm
by pattonmaclean
I emailed them with a picture, but might have to visit there when I pick up Jean-Claude Van Diesel in June.

The ones at enviroimports look great...pricey.... though locally made.

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:21 am
by EnviroImports.com
I have 2 sets ready to go now, both are for a High roof L400, using 1/4 thick aircraft grade up rights, Stainless steel hardware, and a 1.5 thick round tube for cross bar, you wont be able to break them, U bolts can attach to them for roof top carriers and easy to tie your stuff to.
Let me know if you would like a set, $425/pair, and I believe they are still cheaper than buying 2 kits to build one set of the aftermarket versions and they look pretty bad a$$ also...

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Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:33 pm
by Phaplumb
Rack Attack does offer a pricey solution to getting a rack on a L400. $515 for the Thule 953.
The 8" clearance is $85 dollars cheaper than the 11" one. Does anyone have experience with either? Has anyone blown a rain gutter out with 11" of leverage?

Re: Roof rack for a 95 L400 Spacegear?

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:49 pm
by nxski
http://www.delica.ca/forum/hermione-s-m ... 10006.html

If you like these ones shoot me a pm and I'll let you know where you can have them made. I spent $300 on these and another $29 for shipping.

Nick