Little help between Front Runner or Rhino Rack - Page 3 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

JKRunner · 01-31-2019, 04:48 PM

@mudmancrash , just wanted to get your opinion on what length (Full vs 3/4) Front Runner rack you like best? Also I noticed your photo in your signature and was wonder if you happen to have a bigger sized image as I would like to see what the Full vs. 3/4 Length looks like in a side by side comparison.

Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by mudmancrash

Happy indeed. Either way, RR or FR, you're getting a good product.

I am one of those people who has no complaint of FR wind noise. I sometimes notice it, but only mildly. I do hear the wind at certain angles at high-speed or when the wind is very gusty, in particular on the full-length rack (I have both sizes, one for each of my 4Runners). But then I hear the wind against the glass and from the windows, too. No complaints - it's not excessive nor is it distracting - in those situations it just reminds me to be careful. I did have more noise without the fairings.

I drilled the roof on the full-length. If you do, measure 2 or 3 times, use the rack to double-check, and get the right fastening nut tool. Very happy. Extremely solid and sturdy.

mudmancrash · 02-05-2019, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JKRunner

@mudmancrash , just wanted to get your opinion on what length (Full vs 3/4) Front Runner rack you like best? Also I noticed your photo in your signature and was wonder if you happen to have a bigger sized image as I would like to see what the Full vs. 3/4 Length looks like in a side by side comparison.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry about the delay! I like the full length better. Way more room and flexibility. Also should mention that it holds my aluminum awning better. Will post pics shortly.

mudmancrash · 02-05-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JKRunner

@mudmancrash , just wanted to get your opinion on what length (Full vs 3/4) Front Runner rack you like best? Also I noticed your photo in your signature and was wonder if you happen to have a bigger sized image as I would like to see what the Full vs. 3/4 Length looks like in a side by side comparison.

Thanks in advance.

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JKRunner · 02-10-2019, 07:33 PM

Need a little help with measurements...

Could anyone who owns these 2-racks let me know what the difference in height is between the Front Runner vs the Rhino Rack? If you were to measure from the top of the roof to the top of the rack what are the measurements?

Thanks in advance.

Cpb2019 · 06-03-2019, 02:16 PM

I'm a new member so I can't start a new thread, but I recently installed a frontrunner slimline 3/4 and wanted to provide my thoughts.

I am using the rack with several Plano 1919 containers, lashing each down with rollercam straps. I use frontrunner stainless steel tie down rings, bought some hardware to make more, and use the rollercam straps with the "loop" ends.

I have found this system to be very stable on a couple of 1+ hour long trips. Before I got the rollercam straps I was using paracord and found that one tie down ring was loose at the end of a trip. It was a a non-issue as I had the rings close to the box so the ring could not walk away, but it is good practice to keep the rings close to whatever you tie down. Since using straps instead of paracord no rings have become loose after a trip.

Note that I thought that the Plano 1919s came with an o-ring, but they did not. I plan to install some weatherstripping in the channel of the lids at some point.

I have attached a picture with one box installed so you can see the size. As you can see, I also have a cargo tray installed on a front hitch. I only use the rear hitch when I don't have my dog with me.

I'm very happy with the set up. Particularly how easy it is to lash things down with the rings and rollercam straps.

Regards,
Chris

SageRunner · 11-17-2019, 09:03 PM

Hey guys, new the forum and doing some looking around on the Front Runner Slimline II and came across this thread. I'm about to commit to purchasing the Slimline II for my 2019 TRD Pro, but am wondering about what ladder to go with it. If anyone has recommendations or thoughts from either a fit/compatibility perspective or simply aesthetic one, I'd be grateful to hear about it. Cheers!

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