Drilling into ceiling liner

[EffayBravo]

A good alternative I've found to using actual hard mounted racks is using these Nite Ize gear lines. I use 2, one connected to the rear cargo hooks and one connected to the grab handles in the back seat. Probably not as easy to get the rods in and out compared to the actual racks but its worked great for me. Able to hold 5-6 rods + other gear when your not using them for rods.

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-GLN4-M1-R8-Double-Gated-Carabiner/dp/B00BKVPY3Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1511215359&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=nite+ize+gear+line&psc=1

 

[Ducmonsta]

So, I've been lurking for over 3 years... first post. Also I've been searching for a method of mounting anything to the ceiling of my fifth gen without removing the headliner, as this is obviously a time consuming headache. I struck gold with this thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/231409-discreet-secure-rifle-carry.html

I took this idea and ran with it! Below is a rundown of my parts list.
10x L - brackets
4x 5ft modular 18 gage angle aluminum
4x 3ft modular 18 gage angle aluminum
8x Teflon auto body inserts
10x auto body bolts (found in my scrounge)
Box of bolts, box of nuts

I've only just finished this thing, so I've not tested it too much, but as far as headroom is concerned, I've had no issues, and I'm a 6ft tall person myself. When it comes to weight, I'll have to admit that I'm only using Teflon inserts for the handle mounts, but from all the tugging and pulling I've done, no movement, very sturdy, and I can confirm that the back two mounts actually screw into the frame of the car. Not sure why toyota didn't do this for all of them.

It looks rough, but I'll tell you what, I'll be adding, removing, and modding this thing for a long time to come! I hope someone finds this helpful.

Please keep in mind where your side curtain airbags deploy. I applaud the ingenuity, but please consider the consequences.