Roof Racks...

Trucker_Eric · #1 12-22-2011, 05:20 PM

ok guys, i got a 1995 ford ranger single cab short box, and i love the look of the roof racks people have on their extended cab Rangers, i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get one for the single cab, or if anyone has a roof rack on their single cab so i can see how it looks? just need some pics and info, some welding aint a big deal if they dont make them for sinle cabs

Skylark65 · #2 12-22-2011, 05:28 PM

if you don't mind some fab work, a roof rack off of an explorer could probibly be made to fit for cheap... unless your talking about the roof baskets. those, i've got no idea about, lol

Trucker_Eric · #3 12-22-2011, 05:32 PM

yeah i wanna do mine like a trail truck look roof basket with the hi lift, tire and lights and whatnot

Jimmeh · #4 12-22-2011, 05:40 PM

All you really need is a couple of Yakima (might be Thule, can't remember) Q towers, a couple of bars, and the basket. It would look silly on a single cab, IMO, but it's your truck!

TerrenceStuart · #5 12-23-2011, 02:19 PM

roof baskets are generally installed on lifted 4x4 trucks with oversized tires. Not 2wd trucks with street tires. But, as Jimmeh said "it's your truck"

Trucker_Eric · #6 12-23-2011, 02:21 PM

i understand that and ur kinda wrong about the tires. i just picked up stock sized (LT235/75R15) Super King Radials which are some knock off mudder. ordering my leveling kit this week, as well as a few parts under the hood. i didnt really want to lift and mileage suffer, so i think a 3" leveling kit will raise the front end to where i want it and still give me a little bulldog

FFparker · #7 12-23-2011, 02:29 PM

The baskets are ugly anyways. You want to talk about gas milage suffering, Those things give you drag. Expo racks are way nicer IMO. And They look good on single cabs.

Trucker_Eric · #8 12-23-2011, 02:29 PM

got any pics of it done?

FFparker · #9 12-23-2011, 02:47 PM

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Trucker_Eric · #10 12-23-2011, 06:30 PM

what did he do? just cut the middle and weld it or cut the end and bolt it? i dont really know those roof racks too good and also, is the cross bas still in there? i wanted to mount some bright foggers on the top of it.

FFparker · #11 12-23-2011, 06:32 PM

Click the link. Where it says "click" ^^^

Trucker_Eric · #12 12-23-2011, 06:52 PM

lol thanks a bunch

edgeman4.0 · #13 12-23-2011, 06:54 PM

Do ^ that.

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Trucker_Eric · #14 12-23-2011, 06:56 PM

i was thinking about one of them camper top things but im not really sure i wanted it cause i haul my quad in the back and extra weight. btw the link aint working for me.

sgtsandman · #15 12-24-2011, 11:05 AM

It might work, try getting a single rack from Thule or Yakima with the gutterless quick clamps. And have a quick disconnect on the wiring so you install and uninstall the lights at will.

I don't think a roof rack will look right on a regular cab truck for everyday driving but the above will fit the function you are looking for when you do need it.