[TRUSTYAXE]

Has anyone installed the minimalist rack? I'm considering one so I can mount an awning. Any real world experience/pics would be greatly appreciated.

[johnnygraphic]

Originally Posted by TRUSTYAXE

Has anyone installed the minimalist rack? I'm considering one so I can mount an awning. Any real world experience/pics would be greatly appreciated.

What do you mean re: “minimalist” rack? They sell either single crossbars that mount to the factory roof rails or a full set of 4 which includes the front fairing. (They also sell full length and 7/8 length roof racks including side rails, but I don’t think you’re talking about either of those).

Any of the above would allow mounting an awning.


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[johnnygraphic]

Oh, also check out Moon Shade. Pretty unique style of awning and mounting which doesn’t require a permanently mounted fixture hanging off the side of your truck. Looks pretty light too.


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[TRUSTYAXE]

Originally Posted by johnnygraphic

Oh, also check out Moon Shade. Pretty unique style of awning and mounting which doesn’t require a permanently mounted fixture hanging off the side of your truck. Looks pretty light too.


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I'm talking about this,

Minimalist Overland Rack – LFD Off Road

Yes I actually have the King Camp version of the Moon shade you mentioned. Its a bit of a PITA.

[johnnygraphic]

Originally Posted by TRUSTYAXE

I'm talking about this,

Minimalist Overland Rack – LFD Off Road

Yes I actually have the King Camp version of the Moon shade you mentioned. Its a bit of a PITA.

Thanks for the warning on the Moon Shade. I was kinda wondering why I haven’t seen it anywhere.


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[salsanacho]

Originally Posted by Besnor

Anyone having issues with their Stainless Steel Crossbars ? Bought 2 summer 2022, barely used them and the powder coat is starting to peel off in big chunks.

I am pretty disappointed. Contacted LFD and they just stated the warranty is 30 days on Powder Coat and offered a discount on buying new ones...

Mine is the same way, all the edges started degrading. They took them back and repowder coated them, but this new batch is having the same issue. I'm going to just Rustoleum them and hope that holds.

[SendInTheCavalry]

Originally Posted by sactown

I saw this pic and was wondering if anyone can tell me what these tie down loops on this rack are properly called and where I can get them..preferably in stainless. Thanks for any help.

Sorry for being late to the party. I just got a set of LFD crossbars and found this tread looking for ideas. Just a FYI, if you’re going to use lifting eyes I don’t think they are rated to sideload like in the picture. Grated the tension from a basic Home Depot ratchet tie down probably isn’t enough to do anything… but still, it isn’t the best practice.

[austriker]

Has anyone had issues with rust? I live in the (rainy) Pacific Northwest and don't park my 4runner in the garage. Trying to decide if I should go with the steel or stainless cross beams.

[Humble Leader]

Originally Posted by austriker

Has anyone had issues with rust? I live in the (rainy) Pacific Northwest and don't park my 4runner in the garage. Trying to decide if I should go with the steel or stainless cross beams.

100% go with stainless. I had my LFD cross bars for over 2 years up in canada. road salt, snow, rain, ice. they did not rust. the paint did chip in some spots since I did actually use the bars and that's bound to happen. but no rust.

I no longer have the cross bars because they didn't work for my set up anymore - they were great bars and no complaints at all with them

[austriker]

Originally Posted by Humble Leader

100% go with stainless. I had my LFD cross bars for over 2 years up in canada. road salt, snow, rain, ice. they did not rust. the paint did chip in some spots since I did actually use the bars and that's bound to happen. but no rust.

I no longer have the cross bars because they didn't work for my set up anymore - they were great bars and no complaints at all with them

Okay! I was thinking that would be the safer route. But after pricing 3 of the stainless beams and adding a fairing, it's getting into the realm of cost where id consider a full roof rack ($550 vs like $1000 for a Sherpa crestone sport) which is a lot more capable.

[Humble Leader]

Originally Posted by austriker

Okay! I was thinking that would be the safer route. But after pricing 3 of the stainless beams and adding a fairing, it's getting into the realm of cost where id consider a full roof rack ($550 vs like $1000 for a Sherpa crestone sport) which is a lot more capable.

that is a dilemma I faced as well... I just didn't want to potentially introduce water intrusion if I didn't have to by switching to a new rack so I opted for the cross bars which served me well since I ran two boxes on the roof. I decided to change them out and go back to thule because of how attachments like bike racks fit nicely with them and didn't need the roof boxes anymore