adamj
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- Apr 17, 2015
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- Location
- Colorado
- First Name
- Terrence
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- V20 Suburban
- Engine Size
- 5.7L TBI
What is the suburban factory roof rack (and roof) rated for in terms of load bearing?
(I have an 87 suburban with the newer stock rack, I have seen the older (73-80?) version of the roof rack is a bit different.)
How about if not mounted to the rails, but I am planning to put some storage boxes up there, resting on the parallel bars directly on the roof. Is that a bad idea?
Probably 2 boxes about 50-70 lbs each. And also a small cooler, maybe 40 lbs. Ratchet strapped down. Looking into a custom roof rack/cage in the future that can hold more weight, but that's not in the budget right now...
Looking for more storage options, anybody have any success with those hitch mounted platforms? The ones I see always look wobbly and often times they are slanted, doesn't seem like a good idea to bear any significant weight based off a 2" square hole, but I have seen dirt bikes on those things before...
(I have an 87 suburban with the newer stock rack, I have seen the older (73-80?) version of the roof rack is a bit different.)
How about if not mounted to the rails, but I am planning to put some storage boxes up there, resting on the parallel bars directly on the roof. Is that a bad idea?
Probably 2 boxes about 50-70 lbs each. And also a small cooler, maybe 40 lbs. Ratchet strapped down. Looking into a custom roof rack/cage in the future that can hold more weight, but that's not in the budget right now...
Looking for more storage options, anybody have any success with those hitch mounted platforms? The ones I see always look wobbly and often times they are slanted, doesn't seem like a good idea to bear any significant weight based off a 2" square hole, but I have seen dirt bikes on those things before...