The Storm Rack Install (21+ Ford Super Crew F-150)

[@gwolford5794]

Good detail on the installation. Wouldn't be better to install the threaded rivets into the roof, then install the rack with bolts with blue locktite on them?

[@sherpaec]

No, because you want to make sure they are in the correct spot using the rack as the jig. Once your holes are marked you can remove the billet pieces and install them separately and then install the rack onto them.

[@am49073]

Why dont you use rivet nuts for the gutter mounts instead of simple rivets

[@sherpaec]

Ease of installation requires a smaller hole, and overall strength. We used to use riv nuts and have moved away for these reasons.

[@crystianleoreyes2577]

Does this work with a 2023 f150 tremor that has the moon roof ?

[@patrickoneil1121]

Was wondering the same

[@sherpaec]

Yes, it does work with the Moon Roof.

[@goatk1]

Great work with the mount of the rack. WOnder how you got a gen 2 raptor bumper to fit a 14th gen f150.... I feel like that's the ebay bumper cover but idk.

[@sherpaec]

This is a "Raptor Style Bumper" for the F150. I believe it came from Ebay.

[@suvcamping]

What is the load rate of this crossbar? Tiny riverts don't look very strong.

[@sherpaec]

The load rating of the roofrack is 300lbs dynamic (moving) and 700 lbs static (parked). Each rivet has a tensile strength of 500 lbs. Technically the rivets in use are overkill for the application. We prefer overkill :)

[@timjohnson1042]

If this is all steel, how longbefore itg starts to rust?

[@sherpaec]

It's all aluminum contstruction with stainless steel, black oxide coated fastners. No rust to worry about!