Thanks so much for this post - I’ve been on the fence on which rack to get and this sold me!

Did this come with mounting brackets? I want to remove my factory rail system, and install something new. Most baskets just mount to the factory, I don't want that. Gobi is all I can find with mounting brackets but 1500 plus shipping to Hawaii is CRAZY

Comes with everything you need

4th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack | 2003-2009 4Runner | Sherpa Equipment Co. — Sherpa Equipment Company

Here is my take on my Victory roof rack on my 07 4runner: Overall,I don't like it.

Pros:
-Superlight
-Match the roof line for a slick, low profile look.
-Cut out for light bar on fairing
-Relatively quiet on the highway.

Cons:
-Flex in all directions when you go off-roading. The side bar are just flat aluminum bar and that thing wiggles on those washboard dirt roads like it is not permitted.
-Similar issues with the extrusions / crossbars. Flex too much up/down, maybe induced from the aluminum side plates.
-Noisy when off-roading because everything wiggles, especially if you use Quickfist attachments to hold a shovel or else.

My take:
IMHO, 2 attachment points should be added to the roof. I know, drilling your beloved rig's roof and adding hardware is nerve racking but this Victory rack with only 4 attachment points is not a good setup regardless how solid the 4 steel brackets are. The 4th Gen 4runner has only 4 attachment points and I am thinking of adding 2 more brackets bolted to the roof or replace the rack with a regular bulkier and noisier tubular basket as I don't trust this one in the long term with all the shakiness on the trails.

Did you ever remedy this? Is Sherpa sturdier?