Beginning to accessorize the 2012 X-Factor

[dbarnett66]

Originally Posted by RGB

Materials Needed:
*Home Depot*
(4) 3/4" PVC Tees
(2) 3/4" PVC Cross Fittings
(4) 3/4" PVC Caps
About 6-8 Feet of 3/4" PVC Pipe
1 Section of 3/4" Pipe Insulation
Zip Ties
PVC Glue
(1) 5/8" Threaded Rod (you will need about 2 feet) Make sure that the rod you get fits in the wheels from Harbor Freight, pretty sure it was 5/8".
(4) 5/8" Nuts
(2) 5/8" Flat Washers
(2) 5/8" Split Washers
*Look for a "Create-A-Bolt" package that will have the nuts and washers if you don't want to buy them separate.
(2) Wire Clips to secure wheels
*Harbor Freight*
(2) Pneumatic Wheels

Here's what it looks like finished:

Start off by measuring the scuppers you want to use. Mine were 9 1/2" on center. Next, cut 2 pieces of pvc (A) long enough so that when you put the tees on (B & C) they measure 9 1/2" (or whatever you got) on center. Attach the tees to the pvc sections like above. You will have to cut two small sections of pvc to connect the tees (B & C) together. Once these are all test fitted go ahead and glue everything.

Next put the threaded rod through the bottom section and attach the hardware in the order above. The inside nuts will get pulled into the tee as you tighten them down. Leave enough of the rod sticking out to put the wheel on and have enough room to drill a hole for the clip. Measure how much rod sticks out from the tee and cut the other side to match. Once the rod is cut to length and all the hardware is tightened down, put the wheels on and make a mark where you need to drill the holes for the pins. Remove the wheels and drill.

Next, make the two t shaped uprights that fit into the scuppers. Glue all 4 sides to the cross fittings (D) but don't glue the t shaped pieces to the bottom. This allows the uprights to be removed for storage. Glue the caps (E) to the horizontal arms of the t shaped pieces. Take some sandpaper and round off the tops of the upright pieces (F) so they will slip into the scuppers easier. Cut sections of pipe insulation and place them as pictured. Zip-tie in place.

As you can see, the whole thing breaks down small enough to fit in most hatches. The only thing i might suggest adding would be a "kickstand" so that it's easier to get it under your yak. This could be done by adding another tee in the middle of the bottom and inserting a length of pvc to prop it up while you lift the yak onto it. The horizontal pieces take most of the weight and prevent the cart from tipping and putting too much pressure on the scupper holes.

Here's a few closeups:



Hope this helps and saves you a few bucks, let me know if you have any questions.

Awesome. I have a project this weekend. Thanks a lot.