Always wanted a fishing rack to put on front of truck for those trips down PINS. Partly because I’m cheap and because I just love building stuff I decided to make my own. Started with a $94 aluminum hitch carrier from Academy.
Bought some 2” angle and 1” square tube to make the frame. Fastened together with pop rivets. Would like to get a few small welds on the joints but it feels pretty stout as is.
Once I finished the frame I attached the pvc holders with stainless rivet nuts and counter sink screws.
Then took some scrap c channel and a hitch receiver and made a front hitch to mount to the mounting bolts of my brush guard.
Slipped my completed rack in the receiver and I think it looks pretty good. Ready for our annual brother’s 4 day trip to PINS in October.
Total investment including the rivet nut tool was about $225
Bought some 2” angle and 1” square tube to make the frame. Fastened together with pop rivets. Would like to get a few small welds on the joints but it feels pretty stout as is.
Once I finished the frame I attached the pvc holders with stainless rivet nuts and counter sink screws.
Then took some scrap c channel and a hitch receiver and made a front hitch to mount to the mounting bolts of my brush guard.
Slipped my completed rack in the receiver and I think it looks pretty good. Ready for our annual brother’s 4 day trip to PINS in October.
Total investment including the rivet nut tool was about $225
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