M1009 Racks

[GroundedCLK]

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]

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.

 

[lostintexas]

I have an exterior swing away tire carrier with jerry can mount. I'll send you PM with link to pic.

 

[GroundedCLK]

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/

 

[forest522]

I have an exterior swing away tire carrier with jerry can mount. I'll send you PM with link to pic.

Hey! I'd love to see that too!

 

[taylordc15]

here are a couple pictures of mine

 

[Barrman]

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]

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.

 

[baldyviewdesignlab]

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.

 

[Jackel44]

View attachment 495398View attachment 495399 here are a couple pictures of mine

I love this. Did you buy this or make us.

 

[taylordc15]

Bought it,
http://tacticalarmorgroup.com/TAG-B...ies-II-Chevrolet-GMC-Suburban-Blazer-K5-Jimmy
if you go with them make sure you call and tell them it is for a CUCV, they had to mod their standard one to clear the pintle and add the cutouts in the bumper for the black out lights

 

[Jackel44]

Bought it,
http://tacticalarmorgroup.com/TAG-B...ies-II-Chevrolet-GMC-Suburban-Blazer-K5-Jimmy
if you go with them make sure you call and tell them it is for a CUCV, they had to mod their standard one to clear the pintle and add the cutouts in the bumper for the black out lights

Thanks for the fast response.

 

[Jackel44]

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.