What parts should I make?

[etlsport]

see www.rocky-road.com for ideas on the slider/nerf bar, they have one called a "super slider" i think, already have one designed for the VX

[RabidPony]

Also, a semi-bolt in interior rollcage would be nice and so would some tube doors

Another idea I had. I was also thinking of a harness bar that would bolt in in place of the rear seat to accommodate the shoulder straps of a four point harness. Have it sturdy but small enough to take in and out.

And btw if you're looking to attempt a winch bumper, let me know and I'll take some pics / measurements to help you out.

YES! Please! That would be a massive help.

cargo box / universal mounting plate to store stuff in the rear door (I'm always interested in cargo space ideas )

I REALLY like this idea. Make it fit under the rear cover or stand alone?

Dunno if they exit already, but a combination nerf bar/slider would be cool. Don't even know if it's even possible with the cladding etc.
cheers.

Hmmm, I like this one too.

Thanks for the awesome ideas folks.

As far as making a roof rack system, I already have a 696 that I picked up from that Hyundai dealership that someone found. I was thinking about making a bracket system for mounting lights to it without having to cut or drill it. Anything I make I will try to keep templates of so I can do a finalized blueprint so others can duplicate the work if they like. Or maybe I'll just buy myself a welding setup and a tubing bender and open up shop.

[blacksambo]

There's no question the number one thing the VX needs for long term survival is the front and rear bumper tubes!!!!!

[Grif]

As far as making a roof rack system, I already have a 696 that I picked up from that Hyundai dealership that someone found.

Much of the reason people are asking for a roof rack is because the currently available solutions are not acceptable.

I myself find the Thule racks to be toadly fugly. They do not fit the aesthetics of the VX at all. (well, mebbe an Astral). And the Yakima Loadwarrior racks sit too high, are too expensive and slightly too large IMHO. Those are the only options we have.

I wish I had the skills and equip to post such a thread. "Making" parts is beyond my skillset and I applaud yours.

[Petos]

Couple small scale ideas: cargo box / universal mounting plate to store stuff in the rear door (I'm always interested in cargo space ideas ), driver's side seat extenders that still retain good leg room

+2 on these ideas, would definitely love to have those... +if anyone could do a batch of JDM style wind deflectors, would be perfect, too, they are in great demand and very hard to find..

[pbkid]

i know that if i still had my VX i would want- #1- tube fenders .......and #2- a 'gobi' style rack that would be strong enough to really put some weight on, that would wrap around the edges of the vehicle.
http://www.gobiracks.com/

[RamAirZ]

i know that if i still had my VX i would want- #1- tube fenders .......and #2- a 'gobi' style rack that would be strong enough to really put some weight on, that would wrap around the edges of the vehicle.
http://www.gobiracks.com/

I built a rack similar to the Gobi rack for my Rodeo:





I'm thinking about making a tube bumper/fender combo. I was staring at my truck yesterday with the rear cladding off and coming up with ideas lol. I think I wanna find a wrecked VX thought and do it, I'm thinking stinger style front bumper with skid plate and winch, tube fenders that run along the stock "rivet" lines and maintain the stock upper fender up front and still working on the rear setup (have all the metal behind the cladding for the interior will look ugly with cladding off, maybe just trimming back cladding and running along it? I'll have to pull the 1/4's off and see what it looks like). It'll be awhile though. I'd love to see the winch bumper too and the interior cage would be sweet

[RallyDude]

I'd post a pic but my main computer is down. etrailer sells a lower profile Rola safari rack that fits a big spare, and has front and rear curves that match the VX. It is super beefy, and at $150 shipped, it's a deal.

[vt_maverick]

I'd post a pic but my main computer is down. etrailer sells a lower profile Rola safari rack that fits a big spare, and has front and rear curves that match the VX. It is super beefy, and at $150 shipped, it's a deal.

Here you go...

http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Cargo-C...ola/59504.html

[RamAirZ]

I think I just found the rack I'm going to order