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md2002 05-09-2020 11:28 AM
Opinion on crossbar to buy
 
Hello,
I'm looking to purchase some crossbars for the 4 runner and was wondering what the consensus is on what to buy. Should I buy these

4RUN Roof Rk Crs Bar - PT278-89170 | BAM Wholesale Parts

Which are made for the 4 runner or something like this

Malone mpg216 AirFlow2 58" Roof Rack - RackWarehouse.com

Which aren't made for the 4 runner but seem to do the job. If not the ones made for the 4 runner does anyone have recommendations of what to buy? There are A LOT of options out there, I'm not sure if the $80 pair is as good as the $300 pair.

Thanks

Friggin Idiot 05-09-2020 12:44 PM
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There's a gold mine of information on crossbars and roof racks here already. Although your knockoff options probably aren't anywhere in the list. Most of us bought the OEM crossbars with the truck from the dealer, then upgraded to something more substantial. You can often find OEM crossbars in the 5th Gen For Sale Section for about what you'd pay for those knock-offs.

Charlievee 05-09-2020 12:52 PM
LFD if they are ever in stock.

tflux 05-09-2020 02:03 PM
I just bought those exact Malones. I like them for what I need (occasional use, 2 or 3 times a year). They are quiet, but they take some time to set up and install/uninstall. Now that I have them set up, they take about 15 min to install.

The OEM bars sit very low to the roof. The clamps on my Yakima Skybox will rub on (and scratch/chip) my roof paint. Which is the reason I bought the Malones.

Blazephantom 05-09-2020 02:07 PM
LFD Offroad crossbars are amazing for the stock roof rack.

I had them for a while and then upgraded to their 7/8ths roof rack.

YT-1300 05-09-2020 02:12 PM
Another vote for the LFD bars. I scored a set with the wind fairing on CL. Super easy install, super stout!

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EddieV4runnin 05-09-2020 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by YT-1300 (Post 3486326)
Another vote for the LFD bars. I scored a set with the wind fairing on CL. Super easy install, super stout!

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Steel or aluminum??

Deuxdiesel 05-09-2020 05:08 PM
Rhino rack makes very strong and light aero bars, but they are not cheap. Close to $100 each and then you need to foot pack of your choice. They are pretty quiet though, and there are tons of accessories.

itr1275 05-09-2020 05:31 PM
You can build your own. Here is the thread too. Pricing out I think it will be about $30-40 per bar. So you can save a bit of money over the OEM bars, but new ones are flat and usable.

DIY: Ultra Low Profile Custom Rack / Crossbars for OEM TE Roof Rails

Charlievee 05-09-2020 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by itr1275 (Post 3486397)
You can build your own. Here is the thread too. Pricing out I think it will be about $30-40 per bar. So you can save a bit of money over the OEM bars, but new ones are flat and usable.

DIY: Ultra Low Profile Custom Rack / Crossbars for OEM TE Roof Rails
Hardest part here is fabricating the "mounting plates".

Eitek1 05-09-2020 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlievee (Post 3486408)
Hardest part here is fabricating the "mounting plates".
I’ve got the red 4Runner with the rack on the last page of the DIY thread. I’ve ridden around with that rack for the past year and it’s been rock solid. I took a trip and had stuff strapped to it for 3k miles. I’ve also put the bar and mounted brackets brackets on the ground and stood on it with no damage.

I’m getting ready to start producing the brackets. Not sure on the exact timeline but I think I’ll have some ready to go in about 3 weeks.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f13153_z_d.jpg

Charlievee 05-09-2020 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Eitek1 (Post 3486413)
I’ve got the red 4Runner with the rack on the last page of the DIY thread. I’ve ridden around with that rack for the past year and it’s been rock solid. I took a trip and had stuff strapped to it for 3k miles. I’ve also put the bar and mounted brackets brackets on the ground and stood on it with no damage.

I’m getting ready to start producing the brackets. Not sure on the exact timeline but I think I’ll have some ready to go in about 3 weeks.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f13153_z_d.jpg
Think i tried PMing you about them months ago. I will gladly "donate" to your cause in exchange for 4 sets.

Eitek1 05-09-2020 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlievee (Post 3486417)
Think i tried PMing you about them months ago. I will gladly "donate" to your cause in exchange for 4 sets.
Yea, I was on the fence about doing it or not due to a bunch of stuff I had going on. Events as of late have allowed me to work on some stuff and get some stuff in order.

KWSRStorm 05-09-2020 07:43 PM
Lfd or vixtory 4x4

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md2002 05-09-2020 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlievee (Post 3486288)
LFD if they are ever in stock.
These look nice but how's the wind noise? I saw one video where the guy installed 4 of them and said the wind noise was very noticeable.


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