Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Xterra Lobo Rack, how to make a cargo shelf for your xterra.

How to make a Xterra "Lobo Rack" a neat cargo shelf that adds a lot more storage to the Xterra.

Love this mod, it was one of the first things i did to customize my Xterra. it really adds to the cargo space in the Xterra.  It is real easy mod to install. It took me about 1/2 hour and only cost about 10 dollars.

The added bonus of the logo rack is that when down, it doubles as a pet cage. This was a real treat for me, as my family loves to take are large dog Zen, a Chow / Shepard blend, with us on are adventures. So having this double as a pet cage was another bonus.

Finally, you can fold it down to keep stored item from falling into the back seat.

HOW TO MAKE THE LOBO RACK

LOBO RACK MATERIALS
1. White wire shelving unit
2. 4 Metal plates, with pre drilled holes (Available at Menards, in the metal bracket section)
3. 2 14 inch long bunjee cords

TOOLS NEEDED
Larger heavy metal work bench vise
Hammer
Screwdriver

PROCEDURE FOR LOBO RACK or STORAGE RACK 
1. Place the small metal plates into the vice and using a hammer bend them to form a L shape.
2. Do this for all 4 of them.
3. Remove factory screws.
4. Place the screw into the metal L shape's you just made.
5. Screw back into frame.



Xterra Lobo Rack

Lobo Rack, note the metal plates that are bent and attach to factory mounting points. These plates and the mounting screws made the job of installing easy and convenient.

Xterra Logo Storage rack, picture shows the bent metal hander and how the cord hold it up.



Xterra Fun and Adventure

ARTICLE SUMMARY:
Xterra Mod, learn how to make a Nissan Xterra lobo rack or storage rack for under 10 dollars and add more storage to your Xterra. 



2 comments:

  1. I'm curious as to where you found those metal brackets? Home Depot/Lowes? Electrical/Hardware?

    Thanks

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  2. I found them at Menards, anyplace you mentioned should have them. They where you would find the "L" brackets.

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