Does anyone have any experience making their own side rails ?
not to be confused with cross bars.

for some reason my 2002 4R had its rails and everything removed from the roof and I am trying to install a basket, but I will first need to install side rails and crossbars.

After a bit of searching, ive found used OEM on ebay for about $200 in rough condition or aftermarket for around $300+ eg:
1984 - 2002 Toyota 4Runner DynaSport-SportQuest Complete Roof Rack and Roof Rack Accessories from CustomAutoTrim.Com

should I bite the bullet and get a new set ?
is it worth it to try and make my own ?
and does anyone have any schematics of how the original rails screwed into the roof ? (will i have to be removing the headliner ? >_<)

Any advice is appreciated,
thanks