Recent content by "krax"

Well done. Looking forward to seeing it powder coated. Also looking forward to seeing one on a SR5/Limited.

Not sure why, but I can't PM. I'm interested in this bumper.

I've had the Sunseeker for a little bit and I'm very happy with it. Rhino Rack and OzTent are in cahoots with each other so the awning itself is consistent with Oztent quality and the guy lines are identical.

What do these do that just a Quick Fist doesn't?

The Xterra was a legit off-roader and I'm curious if they're considering bringing it back to snag their part of the off-road/overland craze. Or if they'll try to advertise the Armada more to that segment since so far they haven't pushed the Armada=Patrol angle. It's an odd market right now, and...

The 5th gen has become the Japanese Jeep Wrangler. There's a lot of them out there, a lot of them are lifted, and about 5% leave the pavement. Is what it is. College chicks driving their Wranglers to the mall and back didn't make the Wrangler less capable. As for the car camping/overland craze...

I've also got a 2011 Limited, and I enjoy it, but that FJ40 is beautiful.

Yakima, Rhino Rack, and Thule offer a whole lot of great options for kayaks and skis and offer aerodynamic bars that you can attach to your factory rails. You don't need a different roof rack unless what you're carrying won't fit into or onto the more sports-oriented racks. Yakima doesn't...

Somewhat relevant: https://youtu.be/-JmNPBKIyVE

The mounting systems that a few manufacturers are using for the 4Runner (Prinsu, LFD, Frontrunner, Rhino, ARB) block a lot of access from the sides to the underside of the rack/platform. crossbars with space in between and standoff from the roof would allow one to reach under an RTT to mount it...

I think if you plan to add an RTT, you're better off with crossbars (i.e. Frontrunner, LFD, Prinsu) rather than fore-aft running planks.

Very cool. I bet you're a lot less likely to have a light bar stolen when it's hidden under the fairing too.

The Ram mount X-grip, on a short arm, attached to a Ram ball that's bolted onto the audio/AC fascia has been the best for me after trying a number of other solutions.

Those look great.

Did you have to fab the extra-long awning brackets?