I carry lots of strange and clumsy things, so I set up these plywood platforms on my racks for easy on/off attachment, as well as attaching whatever with additional bolts through the plywood. Attachments also use t-nuts in a standard bolt pattern that fits my various boxes, crates, seats and tool sets that I travel with. I have tried a few different methods, but have found this one exceptionally easy for quick use, as well as versatile. Rack pipes are still accessible for small stuff to be attached with bunjies or small straps.
Getting the fit of the upper half blocks is super easy – just set them on the rack, glue on the top side, then set the platform on top with weight until all is fixed. Then remove the assembly (photo) and drill the attaching holes through both halves while they are clamped, add the t-nuts, and then bolt it all together on the metal rack. I used 6 attachment pieces on the plywood for full support, but only bolt on to the 3/4" ply in 4 places, as shown. If you pursue this route, remember to a) make the blocks, b) cut the blocks in half, c) then drill the 7/8" (rear) or 3/4" (front) holes. By drilling the holes after the block is sawed you don’t lose the thickness of the saw blade in your fitment.
I carry lots of strange and clumsy things, so I set up these plywood platforms on my racks for easy on/off attachment, as well as attaching whatever with additional bolts through the plywood. Attachments also use t-nuts in a standard bolt pattern that fits my various boxes, crates, seats and tool sets that I travel with. I have tried a few different methods, but have found this one exceptionally easy for quick use, as well as versatile. Rack pipes are still accessible for small stuff to be attached with bunjies or small straps.
Getting the fit of the upper half blocks is super easy – just set them on the rack, glue on the top side, then set the platform on top with weight until all is fixed. Then remove the assembly (photo) and drill the attaching holes through both halves while they are clamped, add the t-nuts, and then bolt it all together on the metal rack. I used 6 attachment pieces on the plywood for full support, but only bolt on to the 3/4" ply in 4 places, as shown. If you pursue this route, remember to a) make the blocks, b) cut the blocks in half, c) then drill the 7/8" (rear) or 3/4" (front) holes. By drilling the holes after the block is sawed you don’t lose the thickness of the saw blade in your fitment.
