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I am going to buy a fishing kayak, (not sure which make/model yet) & will need some crossbars for my OEM rails. I have searched the forum & I'm not sure if the OEM crossbars are my best option or aftermarket. Price does not matter, but I would like to remove the crossbars when not going fishing. Recommendations, Please ?
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08-15-2020, 02:59 PM
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I'd get the Niserack brackets and get some 80/20 aluminum extrusion.
4Runner Roof Rack | NiseRack.com
I don't see the reason for taking them on and off though. Just keep up there. It won't impact the 4Runner in anyway by keep them up there and it's probably more of a hassle to take them on/off every time.
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08-15-2020, 03:46 PM
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I'd get the Niserack brackets and get some 80/20 aluminum extrusion.
4Runner Roof Rack | NiseRack.com
I don't see the reason for taking them on and off though. Just keep up there. It won't impact the 4Runner in anyway by keep them up there and it's probably more of a hassle to take them on/off every time. |
WOW ! Thanks for the link. I have never heard of niserack before. Seems like a well made/strong option when buying the extruded crossbars from TNUTZ. Also cheaper than the Thule crossbars. You are probably right about leaving them on, there really is no benefit to remove them other than possible theft. (which would be slightly time consuming) Thanks Again.
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WOW ! Thanks for the link. I have never heard of niserack before. Seems like a well made/strong option when buying the extruded crossbars from TNUTZ. Also cheaper than the Thule crossbars. You are probably right about leaving them on, there really is no benefit to remove them other than possible theft. (which would be slightly time consuming) Thanks Again.
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The NiseRack is a great system. Designed by forum member
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Here’s a link with some more information.
5th Gen Aluminum Roof Rack Using OEM Siderails: NiseRack
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08-15-2020, 04:38 PM
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Aluminum crossbars from LFD, all the way.
Solid as can be, lightweight, and can be upgraded later if you decide to use their side rails.
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08-15-2020, 04:59 PM
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Aluminum crossbars from LFD, all the way.
Solid as can be, lightweight, and can be upgraded later if you decide to use their side rails.
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Thanks for the info !
Do these crossbars come with mounting hardware ? (its not listed on the website)
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Thanks for the info !
Do these crossbars come with mounting hardware ? (its not listed on the website)
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yeah they will come with everything you need to mount the bars to your stock rails
whatever you decide to buy don't use the stock rails, they are a waste of money
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Thanks for the info !
Do these crossbars come with mounting hardware ? (its not listed on the website)
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Yes they all come with hardware, at least all mine did! Ha
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08-16-2020, 04:02 PM
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yeah they will come with everything you need to mount the bars to your stock rails
whatever you decide to buy don't use the stock rails, they are a waste of money
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I don’t know about that. I used the stock crossbars on my off road premium and now on my TRD Pro. I attached my Malone folding J racks to the stock crossbars and carry two kayaks very easily. The stock crossbars are pretty inexpensive and do the job. They can easily be removed by popping the roof rail caps, on the SR5 or off road, and sliding them out. They are even easier to remove from the Pro rack. They might not be the absolute best but if you’re just looking to carry some kayaks, they are a good, affordable option. 
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I don’t know about that. I used the stock crossbars on my off road premium and now on my TRD Pro. I attached my Malone folding J racks to the stock crossbars and carry two kayaks very easily. The stock crossbars are pretty inexpensive and do the job. They can easily be removed by popping the roof rail caps, on the SR5 or off road, and sliding them out. They are even easier to remove from the Pro rack. They might not be the absolute best but if you’re just looking to carry some kayaks, they are a good, affordable
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Thats a completely different rack than what OP has, you have a trd pro rack
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08-17-2020, 07:37 AM
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Thats a completely different rack than what OP has, you have a trd pro rack
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Really? It’s different??? Yeah, I know. If you read my post I said I also used the stock crossbars on my TRD off road, for carrying kayaks, prior to getting my Pro. My point was that the stock crossbars work great for that purpose. They might not be the best for more hardcore usage but for carrying kayaks, they work very well.
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08-17-2020, 07:59 AM
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Thats a completely different rack than what OP has, you have a trd pro rack
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While the rack is different the OE crossbars are the same or similar.
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I have to agree with redsoxx about the factory cross bars (even though we don’t agree on baseball teams). I use the factory crossbars (not the pro basket) for a ski rack and it has worked out just fine. I’ve never thrown a roof top tent on them but I also don’t plan to. It really depends what you’re intending to use it for. I also like OEM fit and finish compared to most of the aftermarket. It doesn’t stand out like an after thought.
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I made cross bars using some superstrut, spring nuts, and brackets. Come's off in minutes with a 3/8" wrench (if I want it to).
I haven't painted them yet and it doesn't bother me (my wife hates the unpainted look though).
Total cost, about $47.
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I have to agree with redsoxx about the factory cross bars (even though we don’t agree on baseball teams). I use the factory crossbars (not the pro basket) for a ski rack and it has worked out just fine. I’ve never thrown a roof top tent on them but I also don’t plan to. It really depends what you’re intending to use it for. I also like OEM fit and finish compared to most of the aftermarket. It doesn’t stand out like an after thought.
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Right. Probably not the best choice if overlanding is your thing and you want to put a rooftop tent or other gear up there. But, for simple stuff like carrying kayaks, skis, bikes, they work just fine and are pretty affordable.
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