I had the same dilemma and went with the 40" light bar vs multi light setup. Something worth considering, the top tube bar will make a whistle noise at high speeds, getting a light bar will reduce/eliminate that noise. Also, maybe I'm just simple minded but when would you use just 1 light source when you have multi setup? I went with the full 40" light bar simple bc of that and also I didnt want to run more wires, more harnesses, more switches.

You have less wind noise with a light bar than without?

Here's a picture of my no-rise Gobi rack with a single 40" row LED light bar in the front a 6" LED in the rear, in case you want to compare.

Thanks! It's actually a ceramic coating. No wax in my garage.

I 100% believe that. The flat round bar up top has nothing to disrupt turbulence. So it makes more noise and likely to whistle. The light bar makes the air flow differently which equals less noise.

If you look back at round bar Yakima setups they made a little fin that would clip onto the bar to clean up the air and make it quieter.

here I found a photo of this. I am sure it would work on the Gobi rack also to cut down on some noise.

You mind telling me what your using?

Nice! Thanks, I may check that out.

I used CarPro CQuartz Ceramic. I recently used Cquarts EXO V4 on my wife's new Accord and am very happy with it. Much easier application and more gloss IMO. I use CarPro reload to keep the coating looking its best.

Not to go in huge detail but the prep work is the most important. Properly correcting the imperfections in the paint prior to coating the vehicle gets the best results.

Im going with the multi light setup next time, I have the single row light bar mounted on the Gobi rack now and hate the way the light reflects off the hood. Way too bright at night.

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Hi,
Is that the no-rise Gobi option? Im in the process of ordering now. Also, how did you attach the maxtrax and tent?

Hi, The rack is the Gobi Stealth with 2 4 gallon Roto paks

Wrap a rope around it similar to what you see on some vehicle antennas. This should eliminate the noise.
Mine doesn’t make any noise, maybe because it’s not smooth due to the Line-X.

I have only run my rack with this 40" bar installed. I have not experienced any whistle or extra noise with it in this location..

Having it here, I do lose some light output because of the deflector, but a bonus has been no excess reflection off the hood when it is on.



Very foggy night

Hey forum fans,
I just installed my rack (made for the 40" light bar) and now ready to tackle the light bar. Can you guys point me to a how to install guide. Interested in how the wiring is run up to the roof and where you guys install switches ect. on a 2018 TRD Off Road

I have been looking at Gobis for my 2016 SR5. I stumbled upon this thread while researching, and I LOVE some of the set-ups.

4RUNNER (2010-2020 | 5th GEN) Archives - Gobi Racks

I want to:
- Use a Tepui hard shell roof tent
- Use a 1Up USA hitch-mount bike rack
- Have a multi-light system on rack (preferably on corners)
- Probably use a faring

Questions:

1) I am not seeing the stealth (no front riser bar) option on the website. Is that a "must call" feature?

2) Do the stealth racks still make it easy to put multi-light setups on top?

3) Are there mounts to put directional spots on the back corner(s)?

4) Are there better light options than the Gobi branded ones?
- I want to have one central light in front, one directional on each front corner, and maybe one on a back corner

5) Is it tricky self-installing the lights? In terms of running power?

6) Am I taking on too much hoping to install all this myself? (I'm pretty handy, but I've never tackled this sort of thing)

Thanks so much for your help and replies.

Pictured is the multi light configuration