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Old 11-24-2020, 02:16 AM #151
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I still can't decide if it's better to mount the 4X Innovation brackets in normal or inverted orientation
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If you go with 4h Gen orientation, are you planning use something to space it up to avoid the basket touching the roof high point (center) ?
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If you go with 4h Gen orientation, are you planning use something to space it up to avoid the basket touching the roof high point (center) ?

If so...yes, I can fashion a solution.
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Does anyone with the low profile mounts still have the original mounts they are willing to let go? I just purchased a used basket but it didn’t come with the mounts.
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Does anyone with the low profile mounts still have the original mounts they are willing to let go? I just purchased a used basket but it didn’t come with the mounts.
I picked up some spares here on eTrailer.com when I needed more. I ran 6 on a different vehicle to ensure lots of mounting with the extension.
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Hey all. Figured I'd use this thread to post my personal example of this set-up in a DIY fashion.

I welded my Rola Basket with extension into one piece, then welded slotted tabs onto the bottom. The slots allow a little lateral adjustment and to allow all the tabs and angle brackets to be the same. I used 3/16" angle iron mounted to the factory rails using carriage bolts with a welded captive nut on the bottom (since it's hard to get to in that spot!).

I used galvanized bolts since stainless is expensive and it seems to be holding up fine. You'll see the angle iron brackets are tapered towards the inside of the basket- this is because the basket sits low enough on them that it would cause interference.

I used the old rubber tubing that comes with the basket/extension as a vibration isolator between the tabs and the angle iron brackets. The bolts holding the basket on use a lock washer to mitigate against backing out.

Everything is super sturdy and allows me to easily unbolt the basket when not needed leaving me with a nice clean vehicle! The angle iron brackets stay mounted to the rails and I thread in a spare bolt and antisieze to keep the threads in the captive nut safe from corrosion.

Pics below, but if you want to see a little more detail you can watch this silly video I put together...

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Wow, nice work! Glad to see this thread is still going after all this time! My rack is still going strong, still hasn't sucked in any water, though recently had to remove it because one of the Rotopax mounts broke. Gave it a good once-over, and other than looking a bit weathered, it's still rock solid.

By the way, only just learned of these goofy Venture packages, which is why I logged on... lol The Yakima MegaWarrior is just way too big for the 4R, looks ridiculous. Can't say I like the new TRDpro rack either, though I gotta admit if the factory rock rails had been available when I got my RDGs, I probably would have gone for it.

Carry on, the rack is still worth it at $200...
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I picked up some spares here on eTrailer.com when I needed more. I ran 6 on a different vehicle to ensure lots of mounting with the extension.
Nice job with the lifting system to switch vehicles and love the Pathfinder!! (I had one myself a while back)
Thanks for the link but each mount is over $20... the cost of just these mounts would almost surpass the cost I paid for the used basket.

I'm hoping someone here is looking to part ways with their mounts for cheaper. I'd even take a used set of the low profile (4xinnovations) mounts if someone wants to sell them for cheaper. Just looking for a cost effective way to mount this basket on my roof that doesn't cost more than I paid for the basket.
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Nice job with the lifting system to switch vehicles and love the Pathfinder!! (I had one myself a while back)
Thanks for the link but each mount is over $20... the cost of just these mounts would almost surpass the cost I paid for the used basket.

I'm hoping someone here is looking to part ways with their mounts for cheaper. I'd even take a used set of the low profile (4xinnovations) mounts if someone wants to sell them for cheaper. Just looking for a cost effective way to mount this basket on my roof that doesn't cost more than I paid for the basket.
Dang man, back when I ordered them in MAR 2019 they were $15 for two! If you don't find anything then I would look into just getting custom with it. You should be able to easily build clamps to mount to standard 4Runner roof rails using u-bolts or bolts/brackets. Should be able to fab up some good mounts for $20 at Home Depot.
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Dang man, back when I ordered them in MAR 2019 they were $15 for two! If you don't find anything then I would look into just getting custom with it. You should be able to easily build clamps to mount to standard 4Runner roof rails using u-bolts or bolts/brackets. Should be able to fab up some good mounts for $20 at Home Depot.
I'm really not looking to fab something up. I wish I had the tools or skills but thats not me (yet)...
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I'm really not looking to fab something up. I wish I had the tools or skills but thats not me (yet)...
The way I see it... What good is the basket if you can never mount it? Buy the cheapest version of the mounts you can find, and be happy that you didn't spend $150+ (I would hope) on your basket. You can probably make your own version for less than $20 total with some U bolts from the hardware store, but it won't be a great fit.

Replacement set(?) from Ebay for under $30: https://www.ebay.com/i/233567682583?...EaAtDeEALw_wcB
Not sure if it's a set or just a single.

Amazon: Amazon.com: 4Pcs/Set Galvanized Steel Universal Roof Box Car Van Mounting Fitting Kit U-Bolts Clamps 85mm Internal Width with 8 Heavy Duty Lock Nuts: Automotive

I got my basket for $50 used, with mounts included.
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I just got one of these baskets for my wife's 2016 4runner. Does the low pro mounting kit: 03-20 4Runner Rola Rack Mount Kit come with all the hardware needed to mount it to the OEM rack? Does it come with t slot nuts and bolts to attach the L brackets to inside of the OEM rack? By the time I put together my own kit i'm more than half way to cost of the 4x kit and the 4x kit comes with stainless ubolts. The HD ubolts are zinc plated.
2in angle iron piece from Home Depot: $15
4 ubolts at $2 each: $8
4 piece tbolt and nut kit (2x): 19.28 shipped : Attention Required! | Cloudflare
so i'm at $42 now plus Id have to drill out my brackets. If the kit comes with everything to mount to the side rails it may just be a better option. It's also free shipping.
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I just got one of these baskets for my wife's 2016 4runner. Does the low pro mounting kit: 03-20 4Runner Rola Rack Mount Kit come with all the hardware needed to mount it to the OEM rack? Does it come with t slot nuts and bolts to attach the L brackets to inside of the OEM rack? By the time I put together my own kit i'm more than half way to cost of the 4x kit and the 4x kit comes with stainless ubolts. The HD ubolts are zinc plated.
2in angle iron piece from Home Depot: $15
4 ubolts at $2 each: $8
4 piece tbolt and nut kit (2x): 19.28 shipped : Attention Required! | Cloudflare
so i'm at $42 now plus Id have to drill out my brackets. If the kit comes with everything to mount to the side rails it may just be a better option. It's also free shipping.
Yes, it comes with all hardware to mount the Rola basket to the OEM side rails. All you will have to do is assemble the Rola rack (use silicone on the joint and dab them on screws for peace of mind) and then bolt it up using the 4x kit.
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After having trouble finding whether or not 4x Innovations low-profile Rola mounting hardware would work on a 5th Gen (flipped upside-down), I finally got the info I needed from @Toytrpr that it would work. Bit the bullet on the rack ($143 shipped from AutoAnything), and finally got it mounted today.

As per many previous reports, it needed some touch-up work for holes in the (crappy) welds, so I sealed those up with some black gasket sealant. When joining the two sections, I used ample sealant on all male/female surfaces, as the 'stock' fit is pretty loose. Sealed all the screw holes as well, and vinyl-wrapped the fairing (satin black) to get rid of the logo and glossy plexiglass. The powder-coating wasn't as bad as I expected, but we'll see how it holds up. Made the mistake of clear-coating due to the flat black paint touch-up I did; although it looks good on the paint, it will scrape right off the powder coat.

I'm very happy with the mounts (not cheap, though); well designed product, and very burly. Brackets and all hardware are stainless. Flipped upside-down, it puts the rack a good 1 to 1.5" below where it would have mounted using the included brackets attached to OEM crossbars, and only about maybe 1-1/4" above the traditional low-mount as designed for the 4th Gen 4Runners.

Mounting was pretty straightforward, just had to decide where I wanted the rear compared to the shark fin. Decided to mount the rear bar behind it, keeping the basket closer to the rear for loading, and further from the sunroof (for noise).

For my modest uses it's going to work well, and glad I saved the $800+ on a 'real' rack. I'm out $221.
Can you give me the measurements of one of the L brackets? looks like the side that bolts to the rail is 1in and the side that holds the ubolt is 2in maybe? Also, anyone know what size ubolts come with the kit?
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Sorry if this has been asked before but does these low-profile mounts improve the wind noise?

I have a rota rack that I remove when not in use but would like to leave it on full time if wind noise is minimal.

Lead time on these are 4-6 weeks though

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Has anyone installed a awning with this basket and mounts?
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