Maxtrax

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Cheers amts. (my bracket is 100mm deep) In the event of the bracket fully loaded with 4 x maxtrax, shovel & high lift jack, wouldnt the bracket be better with both mounting points being on top of the sportz bar? wouldnt corrugations and the like put more stress on the underside fixing than on the top? I can understand if only the maxtrax were on the bracket, but with the extra load at the lowest part of the bracket I cant see the point of a mounting point underneath.

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In terms of a vertical load, there is no difference whether it is top or bottom mounted. However, in terms of longitudinal load, the top+bottom mount would be stronger. Additionally, the hilift is mounted on the lower part of the bracket. So the lower mount provides better support.

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I'll take your word for it oh wise one.... Cheers Mate!

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Andrew stay focused on the rear bar, my Maxtrax's are already mounted.

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Now this looks pretty cool. I like the design with the quick fists and the Maxtrax. So are you planning on having these built as well?

Some more pics.
There are studs on the bracket and the hi-lift goes onto the studs and held on with nuts.
Adjacent hole is for padlocking.
Hi-lift handle will need to be tied down somehow.
Hi-lift base should be out of harms way when opening the passenger door.
Quick fists used as a shovel holder.

This bracket is for 120 Prado with HD bars mounted directly onto the roof. Compatible with Maxtrax Mk1 V2 only.

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I'll take your word for it oh wise one.... Cheers Mate!

Don't ever stop questioning. Out of it comes innovation

Andrew stay focused on the rear bar, my Maxtrax's are already mounted.

I had this in my head and needed to get it on paper/CAD. Now that I have CAD at home, it will make it easier to look into the rear bar.

Now this looks pretty cool. I like the design with the quick fists and the Maxtrax. So are you planning on having these built as well?

Yes, they will be built depending on interest. It looks like there will be greater numbers for the Aero/Sportz bar version as it can be used on 120/150 and Maxtrax Mk1/Mk2. Maybe I'll have to start another thread for expression of interest.

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What size material on the brackets?

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3mm steel. CAD model says each bracket weighs 1.4kg.

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amts, are these holders for north south mounted bars or the 3 bar system with fixed feet? not sure how it can fit both MK1 and 2 versions???

I may have missed a comment explaining above...


Thanks,

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amts, are these holders for north south mounted bars or the 3 bar system with fixed feet? not sure how it can fit both MK1 and 2 versions???

I may have missed a comment explaining above...

Thanks,

You'll have to have the bars spaced further apart for the mkII as they are slightly longer.

I think amts was going to have two sets of vertical holes and the mkII are wider? or maybe the mkI were wider... either way.

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It's a tad complicated.

There are 2 bracket version. The first one I worked on based on my 3 bar HD setup on a 120 mounted to roof with the older Mk1V2 Maxtrax, which I have. Post #364 and #372.

2nd version (post #388) is the most generic to suit Aero/sportz mounted on 120/150 factory rails and Maxtrax Mk1/Mk2. The careful positioning of the holes for the Maxtrax for both Mk1 & Mk2 while still maintaining correct hole centering for the hilift jack makes the bracket generic. To fit the Mk1 or Mk2 Maxtrax onto the bracket, you will need to adjust the centre distance of the crossbars to 810mm for Mk1 or 770 for Mk2. The hole centres for the Maxtrax and hilift will all line up nicely.

Still thinking of the pin design for Mk1. For Mk2, you will need to get the pins as supplied by Maxtrax.

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How can you space the bars further apart if they are the fixed 3 bar system? is what amts doing for the ones that are movable on the north west rails.

Thanks amts, didn't read your last post.

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wooley,
Hope you took note that the crossbar centre distance is 770mm for your setup withthe Mk2. Should be able to fit 265/70R17 tyres on the crossbars without adding planks, etc

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wooley,
Hope you took note that the crossbar centre distance is 770mm for your setup withthe Mk2. Should be able to fit 265/70R17 tyres on the crossbars without adding planks, etc

Will still need to though I think as a means of securing the load.

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Could do with just straps to the cross bars, or 2 eyebolts on each crossbar, and strap down forming an X over the tyre.