Interior roof hooks - How strong are they?

[><terra]

Hey guys I've done some searching and haven't really found a clear reference to go from so hopefully someone can help me out.

I have seen tons of lobo rack ideas and got me thinking that it would be nice to strap an extra surfboard with the fins off to the interior ceiling/roof. How much weight can they hooks everyone is using for lobo racks support? I don't know the exact weight of my board but any insights would be great.

It's an 03 X if that makes any difference.

[drbandkgb]

They mount to the body so id say 40lbs maybe... All depends on what your adding

[><terra]

Originally Posted by drbandkgb

They mount to the body so id say 40lbs maybe... All depends on what your adding

Just the board itself. No way the board weighs 40lbs but I want to be sure before I strap it up there. I would be using the 2 side hooks and then probably another support strap on the passenger handles since there arn't any hooks that I remember near the passenger seats. I have to look again

[drbandkgb]

http://www.raingler.com/RIXN.jpg


Try this..

[><terra]

Yep, that's the idea. That is a nice net, but I am perfectly set with some lashing straps/bungees. I am not going to be using it nearly enough to justify $100 on that net.

[SnickerDoodle]

you could always buy an extra handle and mount it on the drivers side. I took the ones from the back seat off and screwed it right in next to my head lol. I needed it when i was dealing with a knee surgery recovery.

[NoWhining]

I've ratcheted down heavy water bottles off of one or two hooks in the back without issue. I doubt you'll have any problems getting a surfboard to hang off of there.

Good idea to keep it inside with less chance of it becoming someone else's possession.