Yakima Load & Mega Warrior Owners Advice - Toyota

Mpower3 · 11-16-2009, 03:55 PM

Am in the market for a new one but can't decide between the 2. The yakima site says that the extension won't work on a 4th generation 4 runner but have seen folks on here with the extension.

I've just found that I'd actually like to see out of my rear window on long trips with the family and start storing stuff on the roof as opposed to jamming the back of th e4 runner.

Help me decide, preferably with pics.

Mpower3 · 11-19-2009, 04:17 PM

So no one has a load warrior or mega warrior on this site huh?

4runr30 · 11-19-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpower3

Am in the market for a new one but can't decide between the 2. The yakima site says that the extension won't work on a 4th generation 4 runner but have seen folks on here with the extension.

I've just found that I'd actually like to see out of my rear window on long trips with the family and start storing stuff on the roof as opposed to jamming the back of th e4 runner.

Help me decide, preferably with pics.

I have the regular loadwarrior w/o the extension. Many think the mega lw is a better fit for the 4th gen.

Mpower3 · 11-25-2009, 01:15 PM

Thanks Dude. Overall ride looks sweet. Any mega warrior owners want to chime in?

sn0wrunner · 11-25-2009, 01:46 PM

I've got the load warrior with extension on my 3rd gen. I think the mega warrior would have been too big for the 3rd gen, but maybe it'll look ok on the 4th gen. Hopefully someone will post some pics.

Here's mine with the extension, jack mount, and spare tire carrier:

Icculus · 12-02-2009, 04:52 PM

Well, I just went through the same dilemma. I ended up getting the loadwarrior. No installed pics yet as the ups man should be leaving it on my porch as I type this. Anyway, what finally did it for me was I happened to get right behind another 4th gen on the interstate with a mega warrior installed and it just looked too wide IMHO. From my rough measurements it seems the load warrior's outside edges line up just inside of the factory rails where as the mega warrior ends up hanging over the sides of the rails just a touch. I'll try and get some pics up once its on. Good luck with the decision.

Mpower3 · 12-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Thanks. Anyone with a megawarrior with pics that can justify why I should get that?

Mpower3 · 02-24-2010, 02:37 PM

Well I think I am going with the LoadWarrior. Now I just need to settle on a place to purchase. When i went google shopping the cheapest I found was $200 with free shipping which I think is a great deal. Wonder if REI will price match?

Gromulus · 02-24-2010, 03:34 PM

I have a Coleman (Sportrack) on my 2004. This rack is the same size as a Loadwarrior and while I got it for a great price (<$60), I personally think a Meagwarrior looks better on the 4th generation 4Runners (while the Loadwarrior loos sbetter on the third generations). It's all a matter of what you want and think looks best.

Mpower3 · 02-24-2010, 03:46 PM

Yeah I did some searching and apparently the Coleman is no longer sold (most members stated it was bought at Costco). I didn't think getting the megawarrior could be justified considering it's only about 9 inches wider and 5 inches longer for almost $80 more. That's why i keep telling folks to post some pics so I can judge for myself whether it looks too big or not compared to the loadwarrior.

JAC · 02-24-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mpower3

Yeah I did some searching and apparently the Coleman is no longer sold (most members stated it was bought at Costco). I didn't think getting the megawarrior could be justified considering it's only about 9 inches wider and 5 inches longer for almost $80 more. That's why i keep telling folks to post some pics so I can judge for myself whether it looks too big or not compared to the loadwarrior.

This thread has almost all the models an brands outthere
Show us your rack!

I personally like this one...the Rola Basket.. $ 170 I think at etrailer.com and free shipping

Mpower3 · 02-24-2010, 05:11 PM

Thanks. I checked out that thread as well, but am concerned with the depth of the rack. I'll research it anyway.

Goatdog · 04-08-2010, 09:41 PM

Load Warrior with extension

I don't know if you're still looking or not. I can get more pics this weekend.

11-16-2009, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	Yakima Load & Mega Warrior Owners Advice Am in the market for a new one but can't decide between the 2. The yakima site says that the extension won't work on a 4th generation 4 runner but have seen folks on here with the extension. I've just found that I'd actually like to see out of my rear window on long trips with the family and start storing stuff on the roof as opposed to jamming the back of th e4 runner. Help me decide, preferably with pics.

11-25-2009, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
sn0wrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Conifer, Littleton, or Boulder, CO Posts: 1,261	I've got the load warrior with extension on my 3rd gen. I think the mega warrior would have been too big for the 3rd gen, but maybe it'll look ok on the 4th gen. Hopefully someone will post some pics. Here's mine with the extension, jack mount, and spare tire carrier: __________________ October '08 T4R Of The Month http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2664130 My Video's Rocky Mountain 4WD

02-24-2010, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	Well I think I am going with the LoadWarrior. Now I just need to settle on a place to purchase. When i went google shopping the cheapest I found was $200 with free shipping which I think is a great deal. Wonder if REI will price match? __________________ 2004 Galactic Grey - Sport Edition 4x4 - 87,000 miles 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers-Front Window Tint-Hella Optilux XY Yellow Fogs-Sylvania Silverstars (Lows)-TRD Skidplate-Weathertech Ventvisors (In Groove)-K&N Cold Air Intake-LED Mod Interior & Exterior

02-24-2010, 03:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gromulus Keeper of the Castle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 544	Personal Opinion I have a Coleman (Sportrack) on my 2004. This rack is the same size as a Loadwarrior and while I got it for a great price (<$60), I personally think a Meagwarrior looks better on the 4th generation 4Runners (while the Loadwarrior loos sbetter on the third generations). It's all a matter of what you want and think looks best. __________________ 2004 Titanium Limited V8, X-REAS (!), Factory Nav, Jaos Center Protector & Skid Plate, Lightforce 170 lights, ICI SS Hitch Step, Valor Exhaust tip, Coleman (SportRack) Roof Basket, WeatherTech DigitalFit Liners/Husky Cargo Liner, OBX Sport Pedals, Driver's side grab handle, two t4r.org stickers

02-24-2010, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	Yeah I did some searching and apparently the Coleman is no longer sold (most members stated it was bought at Costco). I didn't think getting the megawarrior could be justified considering it's only about 9 inches wider and 5 inches longer for almost $80 more. That's why i keep telling folks to post some pics so I can judge for myself whether it looks too big or not compared to the loadwarrior. __________________ 2004 Galactic Grey - Sport Edition 4x4 - 87,000 miles 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers-Front Window Tint-Hella Optilux XY Yellow Fogs-Sylvania Silverstars (Lows)-TRD Skidplate-Weathertech Ventvisors (In Groove)-K&N Cold Air Intake-LED Mod Interior & Exterior


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11-19-2009, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	So no one has a load warrior or mega warrior on this site huh?

11-25-2009, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	Thanks Dude. Overall ride looks sweet. Any mega warrior owners want to chime in?

12-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Icculus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 5	Well, I just went through the same dilemma. I ended up getting the loadwarrior. No installed pics yet as the ups man should be leaving it on my porch as I type this. Anyway, what finally did it for me was I happened to get right behind another 4th gen on the interstate with a mega warrior installed and it just looked too wide IMHO. From my rough measurements it seems the load warrior's outside edges line up just inside of the factory rails where as the mega warrior ends up hanging over the sides of the rails just a touch. I'll try and get some pics up once its on. Good luck with the decision.

12-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	Thanks. Anyone with a megawarrior with pics that can justify why I should get that?

02-24-2010, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mpower3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 99	Thanks. I checked out that thread as well, but am concerned with the depth of the rack. I'll research it anyway. __________________ 2004 Galactic Grey - Sport Edition 4x4 - 87,000 miles 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers-Front Window Tint-Hella Optilux XY Yellow Fogs-Sylvania Silverstars (Lows)-TRD Skidplate-Weathertech Ventvisors (In Groove)-K&N Cold Air Intake-LED Mod Interior & Exterior

04-08-2010, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Goatdog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	Load Warrior with extension I don't know if you're still looking or not. I can get more pics this weekend.

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