[Anand]

In case anyone is wondering, the ARB 2000 (2m) awning fits perfectly on the full length rack, and the 90 degree brackets space it out perfectly to the edge of the rack

[mscot]

@Anand you bring up something I hadn't considered before. I plan on getting the 7/8 rack but in a couple years may want an awning.
think one would fit on the 7/8?

[jafrush]

Originally Posted by mscot

@Anand you bring up something I hadn't considered before. I plan on getting the 7/8 rack but in a couple years may want an awning.
think one would fit on the 7/8?

I ran a CVT fullsize awning on my 7/8 rack last year. You can't see the rack from all the stuff on it in this photo though.

[Anand]

Originally Posted by mscot

@Anand you bring up something I hadn't considered before. I plan on getting the 7/8 rack but in a couple years may want an awning.
think one would fit on the 7/8?

An ARB 2500 awning can fit on a 7/8... Not the greatest photo, but the closest truck has a LFD 7/8 rack and the (much) larger ARB 2500

[mteolus]

Originally Posted by gdvan01

I don't mind the yellow/gold bolts myself...it's kinda like having gold crowns on my 2 front teefs.

+1, but if I just had to have black I can only say I might. 2 wrenches no big deal though.

[jhguth]

Originally Posted by Anand

In case anyone is wondering, the ARB 2000 (2m) awning fits perfectly on the full length rack, and the 90 degree brackets space it out perfectly to the edge of the rack

Can you post a pic of how you have the brackets mounted?

Any wind noise from the awning?

[gdvan01]

Originally Posted by Anand

In case anyone is wondering, the ARB 2000 (2m) awning fits perfectly on the full length rack, and the 90 degree brackets space it out perfectly to the edge of the rack

Nice. I have the newer version of the 3/4 and will be researching awnings in preparation for next years beach trip to Carova, NC.

[gdvan01]

Originally Posted by Anand

An ARB 2500 awning can fit on a 7/8... Not the greatest photo, but the closest truck has a LFD 7/8 rack and the (much) larger ARB 2500

The local 5.11 will have different events and ask our Toyota group for a few guys to park out front for a few hours. Awesome looking trucks there...

[Paragon29er]

Originally Posted by jafrush

Question for people who have our racks (and if you don't as well I guess)

So, the question - Is the negative of needing two wrenches for installation, and a probable higher cost, worth it to people to get black hardware instead of the yellow zinc bolts? It would probably start as an option instead of making it a standard.

I'll probably install these on the rack sometime this week or next week to see what it looks like.

I just installed the 7/8 LFD rack a couple of weeks ago. Requiring 2 tools isn't that big of a deal. While I would love black bolts, I would prefer not paying an extra $60 for them. And I'm so indifferent that I haven't painted the ones that came with it.

[jafrush]

Originally Posted by gdvan01

The local 5.11 will have different events and ask our Toyota group for a few guys to park out front for a few hours. Awesome looking trucks there...

I would be so broke parking in front of a 5.11 for a few hours... I love their stuff.

[Anand]

Originally Posted by jhguth

Can you post a pic of how you have the brackets mounted?

Any wind noise from the awning?

No additional wind noise from the awning; if the picture doesn't make it too obvious, I have a curved 40" light bar on top of my fairing, as well as a pair of lights for each side, so I'm used to a bit of wind noise...

When tightening down the 3 bolts per bracket that hold the bracket to the awning I ended up snapping one on each mount, which should be fine for now as ARB only requires a total of 4. I'm not sure what ARB's bolts are made out of, but the two that snapped were before they were fully tight and with a small 1/4" drive ratchet. They'll get replaced after this weekend.

Originally Posted by gdvan01

The local 5.11 will have different events and ask our Toyota group for a few guys to park out front for a few hours. Awesome looking trucks there...

Thank you! They are definitely spreading into the market lately. Our group (see link in sig) has absolutely amazing support through our local 5.11 store, and at a nationwide level, so we try to coordinate with them on a number of events there.

[tylertenny]

Originally Posted by gdvan01

Nice. I have the newer version of the 3/4 and will be researching awnings in preparation for next years beach trip to Carova, NC.

I plan to purchase the 3/4 version soon and will definitely want to add an awning, too. I like the look of the 4' ARB awning and it looks like it would match up well with the size of the 3/4.

[jafrush]

Just a general announcement, we are actively working right now on switching our website platform. Not sure yet when the switch will go live, probably in the next two weeks. We should see an improved shopping cart and checkout process. I'll make more announcements when we have a set date for the switch.

[gdvan01]

Originally Posted by Anand

Thank you! They are definitely spreading into the market lately. Our group (see link in sig) has absolutely amazing support through our local 5.11 store, and at a nationwide level, so we try to coordinate with them on a number of events there.

I follow the FB page, might have to order one of the patches and add it to my headliner next to our RVA Toyota Trucks patch.

Originally Posted by jafrush

I would be so broke parking in front of a 5.11 for a few hours... I love their stuff.

That ain't no lie. Fortunately they have offered a discount, thus far, for the 3 or 4 volunteers they ask for.

[mteolus]

Originally Posted by jafrush

Just a general announcement, we are actively working right now on switching our website platform. Not sure yet when the switch will go live, probably in the next two weeks. We should see an improved shopping cart and checkout process. I'll make more announcements when we have a set date for the switch.

On the mobile phone site when you are selecting what product you want (i.e. Online Store, Toyota, 5th Gen 4Runner etc...) if you don't hurry it selects where you are at before you can select the next category. Maybe you can fix that? :-)