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M1009 Racks

GroundedCLK

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I need some more storage for my M1009 as it is my camping and range rig. So I am looking for a couple different racking systems.

First one: Roof rack - I searched the site and found the ones other people have done and some of them look really good. The downside is I am looking for one I still can take off the fiberglass top without removing the roof rack.

Second one: Exterior tire arm - been looking and I have seen a couple, but nothing on where to find one.

Third one: Rolling tray system for the back of the M1009. Something that mounts to the bed and allows me to pull it out over the tailgate.
 

TURBOFIRE

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I've seen cargo racks on the back of trucks, vans, etc. that mount through a Reese hitch. Of course the 09 doesn't have a Reese hitch, but if you're capable of fabricating the cargo rack for the Reese hitch, you could probably take care of the Reese hitch issue as well.
 

GroundedCLK

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Update to my post.

Roof rack - Looking to fabricate a mount that will go between the fiberglass top and the bed rails. It will allow the top to slide off well leaving the bracket bolted to the sides. That way I can mount a Safari rack on the frame and still be able to go topless.

Tire rack - Found a great one that mounts to a new bumper so I will not have to drill in to the body panels. Waiting to hear about them cutting in my blackout lights.
http://tacticalarmorgroup.com/TAG-B...R-V-series-Suburban-Jimmy-Blazer-K5-1968-1991

Rolling tray - What do you guys think about these two designs?
http://www.truckvault.com/Config/Index.php
http://www.mobilestrong.net/products/by-type/suv-storage-drawers/
 

Barrman

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If you go with a swing away tire mount. Make sure it is like the one pictured above. Which is mounted to the bumper. The bed side metal is not made for or reenforced for a swing away tire mount. I think 1976 had a factory K5 mount and then it went away. It went away for a reason.

I would love to get that space robbing spare out of my interior as well. However, besides building a shelf to lay it down, I haven't figured out or seen a better way of still keeping it inside.
 

ODFever

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TireGate makes a swing away tire carrier that connects to a 2" receiver. They are really nice, but out of my price range. http://www.tiregate.com/

Harbor Freight sells a 500 lb capacity cargo carrier that fits into a standard 2" receiver. I'm thinking about buying one and seeing if I can mount and lock my spare tire to it to free up more interior room.
 

Jackel44

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I need some more storage for my M1009 as it is my camping and range rig. So I am looking for a couple different racking systems.

First one: Roof rack - I searched the site and found the ones other people have done and some of them look really good. The downside is I am looking for one I still can take off the fiberglass top without removing the roof rack.
Here is my thread about racks.
Lots of pics at the end.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82322-Finally-got-the-Roof-Rack-M1009

I wanted the rack mostly for the spare and a couple of jerry cans.
It is just on the shell, so the whole thing can come off if i want to go topless.
I run a bikini top also and have been looking at racks but I have not found one were I can take the fiberglass top on and off without having 2 separate roof racks.
 
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