I'm posting a few pics of my front "T" rack which I built
to act as a front support to carry my hang glider or a
sea kayak
This is in addition to my Yakima racks
The whole thing is level and in a straight line although
the Yak Racks are not on for the photos
The "U" is 1.25" square 304SS tube - 0.065" wall
The uprights and cross bar are 1" square w/ rounded corners
0.25" wall 6061T6 aluminum
McMaster Carr supplied the quick release pins and the vinyl
caps used to cover the U and the ends of the cross bar
I wanted a simple take apart design low in weight and
easy to store flat under the rear seat
The gaskets I have on now are thicker than the design requires which
is why it is riding a little high on the Aries rack cross member,
I'll be tweaking this in the winter
For now, it works perfectly as is with the light holes providing
vertical restraint and the half tube pieces locking it for and aft
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