Recent content by jonmcginnis

Would really love to get some opinions regarding pulsating tire noise with NEW tires. Just recently bought new Cooper Discoverer Rugged Treks, 285/70r17. I have a 3 inch Eibach Stage 2 lift. Had Nitto Ridge Grappler 265/70r17 previously. In my limited experience, mud tires, some beefier...

You bring up a very valid point. There is that small vulnerability...at that adjustable slide mounting bracket. I never thought about this until yesterday. SSO doesn't address this. I never had it leak in 2 years on my other 4runner. But I think it could certainly drink a small amount of...

Tory (and anyone who is curious), Wanted to circle back with a Big Shout Out of "Thanks Tory" for the insight you gave and the link to your install of the EcoTechne rack. It is entirely applicable to the SSO rack. A couple posts back I posted a photo of the Sherpa mounting hardware used for...

Thanks to you guys pointing me in the right direction! I feel like you've uncovered the best two options -- both of which are more appropriate. What do you think? Should I go with these to mount the SSO rack? Those are metal sleeves, so once the rubber compresses with torqueing the OEM...

Alternative for the silicone? I traded my 4Runner in for a new one, so I'm getting set to re-install the rack on the new truck. Since it's been some time, I wondered if any of you figured out an alternative to the silicone application at the mounting posts? Call me stupid, but I'm actually...

OMGsh...I did not know about those taller side rails...that's fantastic. Really appreciate the insight. I'm sold. Definitely getting one of these.

Dktxt4r, LOVE the close ups in your post. Awesome and immensely helpful.

Thanks to everyone on this thread for making it so in-depth and informative....this forum kicks ass! I have a question for those who have the SSO rack and have been using it... I have an NFab rack. I enjoy it and it looks super cool. I did not research enough before buying and probably would...