The spikes are made from steel. I had the idea in my head for a long time. I was originally going to do this with my Xterra (you know how they have that wind deflector on the roof rack), but obviously never got around to it. But when I got the roof basket for my VX, I took the measurements for the wind deflector and drew up the concept. Then I had my buddy back in Chicago weld it up for me (he has a full shop with a plasma cutter, bender, etc etc). Originally, I was going to have all the spikes the same length, but he came up with the idea that I should make two of them a little longer. So now there are three 4" spikes and two 5" spikes. Then I just sprayed it with some textures black paint.
He also made a light bar for my VX as well. I just have to buy the lights and I have been kinda broke lately. I'm going to mount 2 floods and 2 spotters up there eventually. So basically, my basket will either have the spikes or the lights, depending on what I am doing. Right now I have the basket off but it will be going back up top this weekend hopefully. The basket makes washing the VX difficult.
I might have to take my mother-in-law to the airport on Saturday, which may get in the way of our plans, but hopefully I will be free at least in the afternoon. The sun is out until 8:30 so if we have to go later I am down as long as you guys are. I just have to talk to my wife and find out what is going on with her mom. I will find out tonight for sure.
Clint: You work this Sunday right?
Bart
Originally Posted by Ascinder
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