Factory Roof Rack, Please Help

[bimrunner]

The Thule or Yakama are better. I do have a pair of the stock ones sitting in the garage. I'd be willing to part with them for 50% of what the dealer will sell them to you (plus shipping). However, the Thule or yakama crossbars are much beefier, can be put on factory rails and ca be removed if you want to reduce wind noise or any other reason. Don't know how big of a deal they really are for MPG but I'm sure there might be some slight difference. I did too much to mine to be able to pinpoint what caused which portion of the decreases (I don't care).

 

[LightRanger]

Agree with the above. Yakima/Thule bars are better. They also have "Whispbars" now that are more aerodynamic, but are still stronger than the OEM bars.

 

[LAYota]

..... I do have a pair of the stock ones sitting in the garage. I'd be willing to part with them for 50% of what the dealer will sell them to you (plus shipping)...

I certainly appreciate the offer, but I can get them brand new on Amazon for $100.

Cross Bars for 2010-2012 SR5 and Limited Toyota 4Runner Roof Rack-NEW OEM : Amazon.com : Automotive


I don't have anything specfic that I want to haul on the roof of the truck. I really just want the abilty to do so. I recently sold my old Chevy truck and when my wife asked what we would do about a Xmass tree this year, I told her it would go on top of the 4runner. That got me thinking about the rack, etc.. Im sure a factory rack would be more than enough for my needs.