05-03-2021, 12:46 AM
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Show me what you have done with the factory TRD Pro roof rack.
besides replacing it. i want to see some ideas on how to utilize my factory roof rack. most builds i see is with replacement racks.
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05-03-2021, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Tennis19
besides replacing it. i want to see some ideas on how to utilize my factory roof rack. most builds i see is with replacement racks.
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Looking forward to seeing what people come up with. I’m either going to the regular factory roof rails or an aftermarket rack on my ‘21 Pro unless we get a setup that convinces us otherwise.
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05-03-2021, 08:17 AM
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besides replacing it. i want to see some ideas on how to utilize my factory roof rack. most builds i see is with replacement racks.
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I think it depends what you're after. RTT or using your roof as a photography platform - probably aftermarket is your best option. Otherwise Gzila and bajaracks make mounting solutions for the FJ and Pro style racks. You can use those as inspiration and build your own mounts with quickfists and some bar stock aluminum.
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05-03-2021, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Tennis19
besides replacing it. i want to see some ideas on how to utilize my factory roof rack. most builds i see is with replacement racks.
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I just added more OEM cross bars so there is more support. The OEM cross bars are fairly inexpensive.
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05-03-2021, 02:09 PM
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Honestly, a good cargo box is way more useful than most full length roof racks I see. Maybe no Instagram Cred, but functionality for the win..
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05-03-2021, 05:47 PM
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thats sweet, wonder if u can put a RTT on that.
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05-03-2021, 09:02 PM
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Honestly, a good cargo box is way more useful than most full length roof racks I see. Maybe no Instagram Cred, but functionality for the win..
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This is right up my alley. If you can talk me through what crossbars you used, what size of Thule Cargo Carrier that is (a brief search shows Thule Vector), and anything that can help duplicate this setup, I would appreciate your time.
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05-04-2021, 04:27 PM
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Carry four Scepter cans?
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05-05-2021, 12:18 AM
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Currently I just use it for my Maxtrax with the BajaRack mounts, will probably pick up their awning mounts as well for a small awning, and ideally I'd like to get a cargo box for road trips, but it's been a pain in the ass thus far to find the right setup before ordering, though it hasn't really been a priority yet either.
I don't really have a use for tons of stuff up there, and it's probably the worst spot to put things if they'll fit anywhere else. It's fine for recovery boards, awnings, shovels, etc., but if you need a RTT or something you're looking at a replacement with something more 'standard'.
The BajaRack drop in is neat, and I've almost bought it like 4 times, but at the end of the day I feel like I'm about to spend $700 to make my rack slightly smaller and give it a more flexible crossbar system that's still limited by the basket shape.
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05-05-2021, 08:47 AM
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Carry four Scepter cans?
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What rack mounts did you use for the Scepters?
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03-22-2022, 01:55 PM
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Carry four Scepter cans?
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4?! Where were you going?
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03-09-2022, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Endle55_5earch
This is right up my alley. If you can talk me through what crossbars you used, what size of Thule Cargo Carrier that is (a brief search shows Thule Vector), and anything that can help duplicate this setup, I would appreciate your time.
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APologies,,, never saw this..
Stock cross bars and THule Vector Alpine XL i think.. I laser cut longer clamp jaws for the existing thule cross bar quick release clamps... everything works like a charm...
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03-29-2022, 12:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M_RED
APologies,,, never saw this..
Stock cross bars and THule Vector Alpine XL i think.. I laser cut longer clamp jaws for the existing thule cross bar quick release clamps... everything works like a charm...
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Better late than never! Thanks for the reply.
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06-18-2022, 11:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M_RED
Honestly, a good cargo box is way more useful than most full length roof racks I see. Maybe no Instagram Cred, but functionality for the win..
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I added a Thule Pulse Medium 614. Fits snug inside the TRD Pro rack. Moved the front cross bar down. Attached to the first and third cross bars. Fits perfect inside with no modification needed.
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