View Single Post
Old 04-03-2005, 02:56 PM   #25 (permalink)
Yeti77
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Yeti77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Panama City, FL
Posts: 607
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by rvandam
Another member had posted pictures of his non-utilitrack bike rack, which he mounted on a C-channel, then on the bed floor.

Since I have the Utilitracks, I decided to see if I could mount them on those.

I used the following materials:
- 1/4" cone-nuts (available at local Home Depot)
- 1/4" bolts and washers
- Yakima Blockhead bike mount (ordered online for $16 at sportsrack.com)

The mounting couldn't have been simpler:
- insert bolts and washers into Blockhead
- insert cone nuts in utilitrack channel
- attach Blockhead to cone nuts

Now simply remove front wheel and attach bike to Blockhead.

The only downside I see so far is that the bike's handlebars are higher than the cab roof, which may cause wind noise. Otherwise looks pretty good, I think. Total cost for the three bike mounts: about $60
Awesome, went to Home Depot, found the parts and did this today. Works like a dream!! Highly recomended!!
Yeti77 is offline   Reply With Quote