How much weight on the roof is too much?

[86toybox]

I bought my 1986 4runner and it has two cross bars on the roof and due to busy schedule I haven't had time to really explore and have fun in it, I was wondering if anyone had an idea as to how much weight is safe to put up there or how much you normally carry. Im considering kayaks and etc.

 

[Iroke17]

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[BucknutBob]

I know the 2nd Gen factory rack is only rated for a paltry 100 lbs. (I know, pretty pathetic). I'm sure they're just being overly conservative for liability purposes, but I haven't seen any numbers for a safe heavier load. Aftermarket racks have beefier mounts and crossbars, so they should be good for quite a bit more. Kayaks are a piece of cake, even for the factory stuff. Just remember, whatever you put up there is affecting your vehicle's balance point, so don't get crazy with heavier items.

 

[KidVermicious]

<------------- That pic was taken in northern Cali, and that was about 200 pounds on my roof.

 

[YotaMan4]

I have had. Me and to chicks on top of mine at the drive in movies

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sounds like your doin pretty good haha. :bigok:

 

[Iroke17]

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[zidaro]

Load her up! assuming you are not mounting to the roof with a pair of wood screws. We travel horribly rough washboard at excessive speeds with this runner- no issues with roof or raingutters.