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Old 03-12-2021, 12:44 PM #1
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Roof Rack Recommendations!

Hello everyone,

I'm looking into finally getting a rack. Suspension, wheels, under body armor, exterior stuff are all done and the rack is next.

I don't want a basket style like Gobi so it leaves a few that I'm considering. It has to be a low profile design.

Southern Style Off-Road
Prinsu
Victory 4x4
Sherpa
UpTOP Overland
Front Runner

Anyone with real life experiences that could provide some input and a recommendation? If it's a rack not on that list please recommend one! Thank you!!
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If I wasn't building my own, I'd go with a Sherpa.
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How do you envision using the rack? This will help narrow down your search.
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How do you envision using the rack? This will help narrow down your search.
Carrying heavy camping materials, recovery gear and random equipment. No RTT; just an awning.
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Add Sherpa to your list for comparison.
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Add Sherpa to your list for comparison.
I think Sherpa is the only company I'd consider going with if I was looking for a full rack.
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Weird, I thought I had added Sherpa in there but it is now. Thank you!
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No real world experience yet but I am in the waiting phase for a Sherpa. I went through a decent amount of research before pulling the trigger and the Sherpa came out on top for me. Main reasons:

- No Drill
- Seem to have a good system for sealing which does involve silicone or other goop on the feet
- Customer service seems outstanding. I had one question post order and they responded right away
- Level quality for materials and workmanship seems very high based on experience others have shared
- The are active here
- Adjustability of cross bars
- Some decent accessories

Price was a little towards the high side but I am a cry once kinda guy and don't mind the spend for something I think will last.

Again, no real world experience yet.
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Sherpa are outstanding.

See here.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3611506-post27.html
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Front runner. End of story. Look at the number of attachments and accessories. Also the build quality and materials are outstanding.
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If you get aftermarket racks like the Sherpa (or others), do they use the OEM cross bars?

I'm wondering if I should get the Toyota cross bars with my new build.
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If you get aftermarket racks like the Sherpa (or others), do they use the OEM cross bars?

I'm wondering if I should get the Toyota cross bars with my new build.
No, they use aluminum extrusion crossbars.
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Carrying heavy camping materials, recovery gear and random equipment. No RTT; just an awning.

+1 for Front Runner.
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Anyone else have any inputs? I'm leaning towards Sherpa..but would like more experiences. Either way, the rack cannot require drilling or silicone/butyl.
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