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Figured it'd be better to add to this thread with my Curt install, so it's easy to find info.
I started by removing my factory crossbars. After removing the hand fasteners, I had to remove the end caps so that I could slide the braces out the front. This required a T25 torx. Be careful sliding the caps out, mine were brittle. I advise removing the next T25 back the rail to allow a bit of lift. I then slid everything out the front.    
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08-11-2017, 07:14 PM
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The Curt basket was just a little wider than the rails, which I wasn't expecting. I had planned on just drilling and bolting to the existing rail nuts and using spacers. It's going to require a bit more fab, so I'm off to the hardware store. With one side setting in place, the other side sets like this:
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08-16-2017, 02:47 PM
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Just stumbled on to this thread. curious on better shots of the from feet if anyone active has done this with the curt rack
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08-23-2017, 04:26 PM
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Glad I found this old thread! Looking for a budget rack, and I hate the tall look. I'd like low profile, if I mount it directly to the rails without the square tube, will it contact the roof?
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Resting on the rails, mine did hit the roof just barely in the center so i opted to add the 1 inch tubing. Also to add strength to the over length of it.
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08-23-2017, 04:36 PM
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Any info on your awning and brackets.
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Awning is the ARB 2000, i used L brackets with pipe u bolts bought from home depot to mount to the rack. When i get a chance ill take some photos of it.
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08-24-2017, 12:40 PM
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The Curt basket was just a little wider than the rails, which I wasn't expecting. I had planned on just drilling and bolting to the existing rail nuts and using spacers. It's going to require a bit more fab, so I'm off to the hardware store. With one side setting in place, the other side sets like this:
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I should of specified in my orginal post that the rackdoesnt align up exact with the rails. It was such a small amount that i got it to work fine. I drilled the holes just a tad bit off center on the rack tubing, not much though. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your rack.
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08-24-2017, 07:28 PM
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I should of specified in my orginal post that the rackdoesnt align up exact with the rails. It was such a small amount that i got it to work fine. I drilled the holes just a tad bit off center on the rack tubing, not much though. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your rack.
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I got the rack mounted, and I'm happy with it, but it's more of a test fit. I think I'm going to go your route and mount some 1.5" square tube on the rails for just a little more clearance at the moon roof. It'll look a lot better with my suspension goodies on the way from wheelers! 
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08-24-2017, 08:55 PM
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I got the rack mounted, and I'm happy with it, but it's more of a test fit. I think I'm going to go your route and mount some 1.5" square tube on the rails for just a little more clearance at the moon roof. It'll look a lot better with my suspension goodies on the way from wheelers!
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Looks great! Love the lower profile. Really ties in with everything.
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08-25-2017, 01:21 AM
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Beware though, I've had one for roughly 4 months and live in CO, the coating on it isn't the best so prep for rust by applying a new coating or something
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09-10-2017, 04:53 AM
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So i have 2 extensions and one basket ready. I'm opting for 1" square steel tube with 2 cross braces. welding basket together and to the square then painting with rustoleum. have stainless steel feet with rubber pad as well. it's all going together Sunday. i'll try to remember some very specific measurements for anyone else wanting to do this. i got a massive OZ Tent going up there so wanted a little extra strength.
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So i have 2 extensions and one basket ready. I'm opting for 1" square steel tube with 2 cross braces. welding basket together and to the square then painting with rustoleum. have stainless steel feet with rubber pad as well. it's all going together Sunday. i'll try to remember some very specific measurements for anyone else wanting to do this. i got a massive OZ Tent going up there so wanted a little extra strength.
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I'll end up going this route also, my current setup is fine, but I'm not happy with the look of individual stands/shims. One piece of tubing will look better and be stronger, but will still require shimming. The racks are not flat. I may wait and go with full instead of 3/4 at that point.
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So I got all the Curt rack parts from Amazon Warehouse. Under $40 for each extension and under $80 for the main rack.
Did a little fitment and am happy to say if you want the versatility of an OzTent it will 100% fit the rack perfect. I have an RV-4 but its also the exact same closed up footprint of the RV-5.
Decided to stick with the Aluminum after all, steel is just too heavy and triple the $$ of aluminum. Im still going to have the rack welded together and then have the plates welded on the sides as well so its much stiffer. Then some paint.
Ill post the complete pic and if I did anything different. during assembly.
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So i ended up following the steps in OP, it was just easier. Only exception is I had the rack welded together. Thanks for sharing this great idea! Saved a TON of money and quite frankly the rack is VERY solid.
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Hi everyone, new here and just purchased a 3rd gen 4Runner. Looking into roof racks and wondering if anyone has any update on the Curt. I️ have read several reviews on Amazon complaining about rust, and was wondering if any of you using them have experienced the same?
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Can anyone input on how these hold up over time? With weight, rust, etc?
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