Great graphics and workable design except (in my opinion): the front and rear transverse members need to be omitted so as to facilitate the rack being used for long lengths of pipe, lumber, and ladders. Also, with that enclosed rear piece, there is no way to access the top. You'd need a ladder just to clamber up there. Also, the front support on each side should be directly above the B pillar, thus transferring the weight straight down through the pillar. What Tesla should do is this: Tesla should provide above the B pillar and at the rear on each side, an integrated female, threaded fitting (with a cap to keep out the rain for those who don't need a rack.). Tesla would sell four stainless steel, vertical members threaded to screw down into the stainless female fittings. These factory-integrated pieces from the factory make sure it all fits perfectly. Horizontal members with the correct fittings would come from the factory also. With these pipes and integrated fittings, an owner could have the best of both worlds. Help me out....are my thoughts accurate?Interesting roof rack concept to take advantage of the entire top of the Cybertruck.
... and the most obvious problem. Those dual rear tires serve absolutely no purpose. You wouldn't be able to pull a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer with the rack in the back. And even then, they don't provide much of a benefit... maybe a little sway control but I never noticed any sway issues with my single rear tires. Anyway, good observations.
Or both! Like Ford has their own aftermarket performance brand. Dodge too, and others I'm sure.
I had the same thoughts. Though bumper like that is good for mounting other hardware, like a winch. Though it might be a nice option to have it behind the body, which would also preserve the aerodynamics.
The only additional lighting I plan on installing would be IR lights for driving at night with night vision during the apocalypse to avoid detection.
Quite right, but with the S.S. rack made by Tesla, it would be easy to assemble the rack just by screwing it into the integrated fittings, and then take it apart when not needed.
It was an '86. First year with IFS. I did put a 4" lift on it. Drove it for 14 years and 212K miles. Only traded it when the kids came along and that single cab got REALLY small.
Very nice! Mine was far from new, i got it in 2007 shortly before my 16th B-day. paid $5500. It had roughly 300,000 on it. It had the solid axle, 22R carbureted 4cyl. and the "Xtra Cab" which was basically just enough for some tools and my backpack at the time. I miss that truck! I remember drafting semis on road trips to get it over 75mph. but i also had 35" super swampers
This made me think, either Tesla or their supplier should make triangular sticks of their SS. Maybe with an inside profile of 3" x .75". They could sell it to aftermarket companies.
