Ladder rack - is it possible?

[WorkHorse]

I work out of my '82 and need to carry an extension ladder around. I poked around on the net a bit looking and haven't seen anything. Now I'm asking the experts. Is there such a thing as a rack that will mount on a Big Bronco? Obviously there's no rain gutter for a typical install. I'd drill holes if I had to. I'm fine with that. I'll even pretend it's for a canoe if I have to. Any ideas?

TIA

 

[firelt90bronco]

It would probably require some drilling and fabricating.

 

[swampthing]

fab up your own rack if you can

 

[WorkHorse]

Well I ended up figuring it out and thought I should share what I did. I found a Yakima dealer near me and apparantly they make components for fabbing your own. I used their mounting plates for on top of the fiberglass top. That did require drilling some holes but I sealed it up with an RTV silicone and todays rain shower showed no leaks. Those plates have a lip similar to a raingutter so all I had to do was mount their normal towers on there and add a crossbar. For the front I did a typical raingutter install using their 3" taller towers which made everything level. I have to say this stuff is very sturdy and I'm sure it will stand up to my daily abuse.

Cheers,

WH

 

[Seabronc]

Glad you found what you were looking for and especially thanks for sharing the iformation.

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[firelt90bronco]

Take some pics of it.

 

[snowman74]

Whassssuppp ya'll?

Long time since I've talked to all my Bronco friends. Started a new job at local hospital, and I work nights...so, it's been an adjustment.

Anyway, I have this exact setup on my Bronco. It's been on there since my Dad and I installed it in 1987. Yakima makes great racks. I've used it with attachments for bicycles, a cargo box and extension ladders. Yakima makes ski racks too. If you all need a roof rack...this is definitley the way to go, as everything including the rack can be locked down to the roof of your car or truck. When I get a chance during daylight, I'll take some pics and post.

Talk to ya'll later.

Snowman74 >-

 

[WorkHorse]

Hey snowman that's pretty cool. You know of anything I could add to keep the ladders from sliding sideways? I am tieing them with rope and while I'm not going to lose them or anything on the road, I need to figure this out. By the way, I really like that I can very easily remove the racks if I'm going to go play with the truck in the woods.

 

[snowman74]

Hey snowman that's pretty cool. You know of anything I could add to keep the ladders from sliding sideways? I am tieing them with rope and while I'm not going to lose them or anything on the road, I need to figure this out. By the way, I really like that I can very easily remove the racks if I'm going to go play with the truck in the woods.

Yes, the ease of removal is a very nice feature on those racks. They make an attachment for virtually anything, and your ladder is no exception. Check out the following link:

http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?id=94

Those stops along with some ratcheting tie down straps ought to do the job. You might try just the ratcheting straps first. They hold stuff pretty snug.

Snowman74 >-

 

[WorkHorse]

Oh yeah, that's what I'm looking for. Perfect!

Thanks much!