DESIGN and BUILD your own $1700 ROOF RACK for your Toyota 4Runner for $500.

[@edselreynoso3438]

You applied your skills well. Not only did you engineer a great rack, you manufactured it to high standards. I especially like the way you shot and presented the information. Camera on a tripod is always better than a hand held shaky vid. The time lapse was interesting and your step by step had lots of good info. Great job. Very inspiring.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks really appreciate it. I tried my best to focus on the key points and highlights. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@budnixon]

its a great way to show "how much" in material it might cost in real world. Being a DIY-er myself, we tend to forget the value of time until it catches up to us, as well as general costs of owning the tools. While DIY projects are great, they are not for everyone's consideration, but rather a great way to get an idea of what to ask from a local custom shop. Hope everyone gets my point of why "custom" work costs so much more than a production line product! Video quality (sound/video/way you show what & how) is great! Thumbs up definitely, keep it up!

[@RathaSochenda]

Well said. There are so many factors that go into “custom” stuff. And I hope people understand why stuff like this can add up in cost. If you like building your own stuff and enjoy learning the process then I think being a DIYer has its benefits over off the shelf bought stuff…

[@toliy8054]

I’m legit impressed, love the engineering aspects. You’re a real inspiration.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks!

[@nj5550]

that is sweet! now go public and sell your roof rack! good luck!!!

[@kram03yout]

If any interests on making another please let me know. I would totally build one but I just don’t have the tools. Thanks man

[@1cjoseph11]

The epitome of measure twice and cut once. Great job.

[@firebir11]

I had a coworker once, from Cambodia, was one of the nicest, most decent friends I ever had....very nice job 👍

[@RathaSochenda]

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@samprokop]

hands down the cleanest DIY roof rack and a great video. I am totally in love with the basket idea and the finished product is soooooooooo good.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks

[@eg318]

Very nice to see a young guy to have a great craft with a solid head on his shoulder. Nice Job.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks Edward! I’ll do my best to keep my head solid👍 or stay on the right path

[@jeffreygarcia874]

Wow! Great job!!! That finished product was 100% well done!

[@islandcowboy4252]

You made your own GOBI rack! Great job and keep up the good work

[@RathaSochenda]

Joseph Mangarfir haha I tried. Thanks 😊

[@michaelgarcia4479]

INCREDIBLE! great video! Such a good rack. I don't understand the 10 dislikes. This build was dope!

[@RathaSochenda]

I know right 😂🤙🏾

[@jonnyhalo1041]

Those dislikes are the ones that can not do this themselves. I for one agree to this being a great rack!

[@Appokalis]

This a great opportunity for you to establish a good side business building custom roof racks . I’m impressed. Cool t-shirt as well, been looking for one like that. Awesome...just awesome!!!

[@RathaSochenda]

One day

[@strawberryjoe6545]

Bro, you are like a 4Runner handcraft god to me! Thank you so much for sharing

[@RathaSochenda]

😊

[@roxifbabyyy]

Currently binge watching your videos

[@Bosbulls]

Real nice build. Well planned and executed. 2:55 I really like the gussets with the hole to do double duty as anchor points for tie down straps.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks. Yeah the anchor holes have really come in handy for addition anchoring points

[@bigskyscott4092]

Outstanding! I am totally impressed with your skills!

[@BleauFaust]

Dude! You know you’re stuff!! Nice work!

[@ElephantSoul]

Good work ❤❤

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks 🔥

[@alexirvine3214]

Great, concise, well presented video of a very tastefully done roof rack. Kudos!

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏽

[@donkeyrider]

who ever gave thumbs down are jellies cause they cant do this nice job dude. AWESOME!

[@RathaSochenda]

Lol maybe. It’s all good. Glad you enjoy the video. Thanks for stopping by.

[@haiderafshan4887]

Good luck Ratha building your own accordingly to your needs..

[@joshuacraft493]

Bro you are a straight G at designing and fabricating! I been fitting pipe and dabbling in welding the past 12 years and you inspire my already drive to always learn new things every day bro! But you help take my mind and ideas to the next level! They say put yourself around smarter people than yourself, and it will drive you to get to their level and attempt to surpass them!(and if you put yourself around the wrong people you will do the wrong things eventually and so on…) This also falls in with my competitive nature to try to outdo those around me in a fun and competitive way! I look at your videos I recently found and told myself…”learn more than you know already from dude, and competitively try and make your own twist of better!” I appreciate the extra drive you have given me in buildings whatever I feel like building bud! Keep up your amazing designing and fabricating brotha!!! Mad props! Salute!!!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thank you for the kind words. It’s always good try to out do the person you were yesterday.

[@gagandeepdhillon9963]

First view...first comment! Great content! This is inspiration for me to build a rack that serves my needs better. Look forward to your other videos bro! Keep it up!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks brotha. Can’t wait to see you build yours!

[@aviatordave1]

Well done on the roof rack! Your craftsmanship is very good!

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏽

[@mouafishing559]

Probably one of the best looking diy rack.

[@RathaSochenda]

😊

[@umarwarrior]

Awwsome work man. Have not seen a better video then this. Well done

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks 🙏🏽 I’m glad you like it!

[@erickalvarez900]

Loving your videos... been binging on them today haha. I like how you incorporate engineering, fabrication, the outdoors, and gittin'r done! Can't wait to see what you got coming down the pipe next

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks for watching! Im glad you like all aspects. What’s your favorite so far?

[@erickalvarez900]

@@RathaSochenda well I like how you format your video (not to mention camera work) starting with design, process, execution, then wrap it up with application. I tig weld aluminum raft frames for work and so I really like being able to hop in a raft at the end of it all and actually use what I make- I think you capture that feelin pretty well in your vids. I need to make a pair of rock sliders for my ranger after watching your video haha

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks. Yes that’s one the best feeling is being able to use what you built. I love that feeling. And thanks again for watching. Stay tune for the next video.

[@jonnyhalo1041]

Dude that's a sick build I like the mesh top you used! Very nice sir

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks. I’m glad you like this one.

[@jonnyhalo1041]

@@RathaSochenda I do have only one question for you Ratha , do you know exactly how heavy that thing ended up?

[@RathaSochenda]

It’s about 80-100 lbs

[@jonnyhalo1041]

@@RathaSochenda not bad man and seems really durable to

[@RathaSochenda]

Yeah I beat it up and it’s held up so far. Just a couple of scuffs here and there but nothing that can’t be fix with a little paint.

[@davebugatto9042]

You are awesome! Way to go making yourself. Something to be proud of. Happy camping!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thank you. Really appreciate the kind words. And thanks for watching

[@robinsonanimation]

so awesome! you are so detail oriented and planning for future modes excellent work!

[@RathaSochenda]

Appreciate it

[@dannyglover1033]

Very well put together video and all

[@dannyglover1033]

I plan on doing the same thing to my 99 Chevy Tahoe

[@RathaSochenda]

That’s awesome !

[@roxifbabyyy]

Love this video! Everything looks so good :)

[@MrIsrael211]

I NEED one for my X. Awesome job bud. High quality work!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks man

[@1993Revhead]

This is the best one I've seen 🤟

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks brotha 🤙🏼

[@Mpactpics]

Great job. Good to see someone creating what they need instead of waiting for someone else to do it for them. 👍

[@Drusopp]

Bro, you are my hero! I bought my Rack 2nd handed Gobi. But I should have done what you did and built it myself. I did weld my own Back steel bumper from buying plate kit from Costal off road.

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏽

[@rigbino]

Amazing work man! made it look easy

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks

[@jordanniagara3131]

Amazing job! Something to definitely be proud of.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks

[@bradgubanich8865]

Wow beautiful creation. Very inspiring. Sure helps having that software.

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏽

[@christopherchavira2948]

Dude you are so talented! Awesome build & great video 👍🏼

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks a bunch!

[@deganni2688]

very impressive for a diy roof rack - well done

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks

[@MadCarTK]

I was thinking of building a roof rack for my Toyota Matrix just as a random project. This is a great video that will help me get started and use as a sorta planning guide. Thanks for making this!

[@RathaSochenda]

You welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@e-mastoras]

Well done bro!! Great job!! I'll make it for my forester

[@RathaSochenda]

Awesome!

[@jsfge]

This is awesome! Cant wait to see how you do the rear tire mount!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks. Me too just takes a lot longer when I got to film and edit. But hopefully soon🤙🏾

[@nomex8461]

Great job! I instantly got good memories seeing that long mat up top. My bro and I used to prop the mat up on our couch and slide GI Joes.

[@RathaSochenda]

NomeX man I used to do that too and slide down dry grassy steep hills with my brothers and sisters. Good times man!

[@jonvisit7657]

fantastic build

[@jonjonword6222]

Brilliant! Great work sir!

[@RathaSochenda]

😊

[@solosaga5091]

When DIY equals, or exceeds commercial. Beautiful Job!

[@RathaSochenda]

Wow! That comment made my day. Glad you like it!

[@solosaga5091]

@@RathaSochenda Absolutely! Just calling them as I see them.

[@RathaSochenda]

Love it haha

[@johnkruk6929]

Congratulations Ratha Sochendra you are great Mechanical Engineer. Top Job , you make it look so easy thank you for this demonstration of your skills loved your presentation .

[@RathaSochenda]

Appreciate it

[@SirWilliamGoes]

Great work man

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@wilsontran5788]

Very nice build

[@longrangereapers5409]

Nice build. Great video

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏽

[@CatCityDesign]

Really well done, Ratha. It looks great.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thank you !

[@TomAmanda-c5v]

I'm also a mechanical engineer and about to go through the same process for our highlander. thank you for the inspo. We also use solidworks here.

[@RathaSochenda]

Nice!

[@andrewcheshire244]

Nice workmanship man! Inspiring.

[@dannyswayze2133]

That looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@RathaSochenda]

Your welcome 🙏🏽

[@joeashbubemma]

Very nice! Saved a bunch of $$$.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks

[@nyloncheng]

love the Sa'T

[@dwright361]

Looks great. Goooood job!!!!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks!

[@sergiodjf]

Very nice design & build! Final result was impressive! Better than your average cargo basket💯👌

[@RathaSochenda]

Appreciate it!

[@cd-dw2ml]

You did a fantastic job. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@RathaSochenda]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@millarfarewell5343]

I love this video! Your planning, drafting and execution are great. I recently made a lumber rack for my new Ridgeline and I did a lot of similar things. I also enjoyed your video on modifying an engine stand for your tube bender. You should consider buying a CrossFire cnc plasma cutting table to help with cutting parts. I love mine.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks Millar. If I get serious, hopefully I can save up for a ShopSabre SideKick 8 CNC Plasma Table.

[@millarfarewell5343]

@@RathaSochenda The SideKick is a nice looking cnc table, BUT it is really big for a shop your size. Think about what you might be cutting out on a cnc table and see if you need that 4 x 8 size. I have the smallest table Langmuir make (2' x 2') and I'm making all kinds of brackets, tabs and belt grinder parts.

[@RathaSochenda]

@@millarfarewell5343 yeah your probably right... At minimum I would want a 4x4 table. I tend to outgrow things quickly.

[@diosesmiescudo4248]

Está muy bonito la parrilla gracias mi estimado por compartir esos diseños

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏼

[@dougguevara4104]

Wow this is incredible. Planning to copy some of this for mine but using aluminum instead. Thanks

[@skullcraftcustoms]

Diggin your CAD skillz brotha!

[@RathaSochenda]

🙏🏽

[@davidblood9882]

Excellent work!!!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@manuelsaldana2730]

That thing looks better than a name brand. 😱👍

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@jimyang556]

Great roof rack. I also have a 4th gen 4Runner. If you have time, I would order one. The low profile and basket is what I’m really interested in.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks maybe if i have time one day.

[@Dutch1951x]

Great video! Will be a great help when I make one for my rig! Thanks!

[@RathaSochenda]

I’m glad it help! Thanks for watching

[@stanfausnacht5237]

Great build! Nice video as well.

[@ferrytrembucker7186]

Great job bro !

[@RathaSochenda]

Appreciate it!

[@felipemunoz1085]

that is sick! good job there. i've been looking for somethig like this. keep doing awesome builds! grettings :)

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks you!

[@85362428]

Great video love the rack..looks sturdy and very well built.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks so much !

[@xz3r0r]

This is awesome. I'm most impressed about the solid works being a current ME student. I thought about doing the weldment feature as well. That model is on point.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thats awesome to hear from a fellow ME student. Its cool what you can do with the weldment feature.

[@yrigoyen0108]

Very nice, judging by the way that came out, you're more than capable of making the ladder.

[@RathaSochenda]

😊

[@Dutch1951x]

Sweet! Mines going to be similar on my Bronco. Thanks for the video.

[@RathaSochenda]

that's awesome! Glad the video helped!

[@franciscomenendez6310]

Great job and this is going to definitely inspire people!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks. that’s the goal!

[@BentleyCoaching]

Hey Man, that is Really impressive. That’s exactly what I had in my mind to build for my white 07 Sport 4Runner. Thanks for making the process super easy for me.

[@RathaSochenda]

Bentley Coaching no problem . I’m glad it helped👍

[@osamade4602]

Thanks man for this amazing video. You inspired me to make a roof rack

[@RathaSochenda]

That's awesome. I'm glad it helped!

[@osamade4602]

@@RathaSochenda do you have Instagram?

[@RathaSochenda]

Yeah @ratha.sochenda

[@rohinja4156]

Great video love the Roof Rack, well built.❤️

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Very nice build! Looks better than factory made models.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thansk you for the kind feedback

[@opawchicago2602]

Awesome job! Well done brother! 👍👍👍

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks brotha!

[@eldhosethomas1]

great, I wish if there was one like this for 3rd gen 4 runner !!

[@CarlosMartinez-xv5zd]

Man you can make alot of money selling them! Great job 👍.

[@tacotots_132]

Great video!!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks

[@HOLOCULT]

Looks awesome!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks really appreciate it!👍

[@victormendoza590]

Great job man. Smart

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks!

[@mikebowhunter6029]

Nice work bruh

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks Mike!

[@adilettolongutov2328]

so precise work! thank you for great guide how to !!!

[@RathaSochenda]

Glad you like it!

[@detectoraid5985]

Well narrated.

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoy it.

[@Millenniumfalconsprinter]

Amazing job

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks so much !

[@simonwoo5450]

This is beautiful!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks really appreciate ir

[@oneshotpete6.591]

Great job sir !!!

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks!

[@markpfeifer1402]

I know I've seen pre-made rack mounts for 4runners somewhere. You could incorporate those into the build, eliminating the most difficult step.

[@RathaSochenda]

Yeah saw a few options for the rack but I wanted the basket to sit as low to the roof of 4runner and those premade mounts just wouldn’t work for the look I was going for...

[@thomassvob1569]

Nice work

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@jro1560]

Interwest metals!!! Where in WA you at? Great video

[@RathaSochenda]

Seattle

[@georgemiron6033]

Great job

[@RathaSochenda]

Thanks! And thank you for watching

[@aluldiam2926]

Awesome inspiratif

[@xavior718]

This was all 1” OD x .065 thick tubing? @ 4:04, the tubing appears to be a lot thicker than that. I’m starting to plan my build also and thought .065 wall might be a little thin and go with .120 instead but that looks like .120 in the video.

[@RathaSochenda]

My plans show all tube sizing.😉

[@xavior718]

⁠@@RathaSochendayea I saw your plans calls .065 wall but it looks thicker in the video and that wink emoji is really throwing me off. 😂

[@8151noname]

Well done, Nice Rack.