nick_rabbo
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I think they have a coupon code for 5% off now.
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Installed Victory 4X4 Roof Rack - Full Length Aluminum
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Your detailed pictures and descriptions are great, the rack looks awesome this makes me even more excited for my Victory rack which should be delivered any day. I went with Victory for pretty much all the same reasons as you. I ordered during their grand opening a few weeks ago and got 10% and free shipping which can’t be beat. I like how Victory is creating innovative parts for our 4th gens, not many companies are developing new designs.
I recently installed their blitz winch mount bumper with tube, gives the 4Runner a nice clean and fresh look. Have yet to test it out as I don’t have a winch, light bar or shackles. Fit and finish are excellent, they do an outstanding job.
I recently installed their blitz winch mount bumper with tube, gives the 4Runner a nice clean and fresh look. Have yet to test it out as I don’t have a winch, light bar or shackles. Fit and finish are excellent, they do an outstanding job.
nick_rabbo
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Thank you, and yes I agree. That's another reason I went with a Victory. They're having a pretty impressive and good looking portfolio of 4th gen parts. I just ordered their molle panel for rear window.
Let's see that new bumper of yours!
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I’m happy with the the looks and design of the half bumper while retaining some factory aesthetics.
The Molle panels Victory designs is definitely on my radar.
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nick_rabbo
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Hey that looks really clean [emoji1303].
In the near future, I plan on doing the facelift conversion to the newer style of headlights like yours. Mine is a 2005.
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The design is reminescent of the fat lip 99-02 4Runner bumper. At least to me thats what it does. I'm not a big fan of the phoenix. I would rather just have like a sticker I can put off set to the side or something...
nick_rabbo
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I tried to install the light bar, but as usual, it wasn't going to be straightforward. Probably because there's a million choices of light bars out there and just as many for light bar brackets.
I picked up the 38" dual color bar from Extreme LED. Heard great things about them and the price was right. I also ordered the optional wireless remote so I can have strobe effect
Using the Victory 4x4 light bar brackets, you can see the passenger side fits just fine.
But on the driver side, the power cable gets in the way of the bracket and doesn't allow a clear passage for mounting bolt to be inserted.
So I had to cut away some metal using the angle grinder.
Sanded the metal cut, painted it black, and we're good to go. I also painted all light bar hardware black to match the all black look of the rest of the roof rack.
Now, I have to figure out how to tuck this wire but more importantly, I'm gonna have to get rid of this bulky 3 pin connector that plugs into the included harness that goes under the hood. As you can see, there's no way that would tuck between glass and A-pillar. And there's no way to keep it under the hood because it doesn't reach. Design flaw if you ask me.
But since this has nothing to do with the roof rack, I'll continue the light bar discussion in my build thread. If anyone is interested to see what happens, you can visit:
Rabbo's T4R Build - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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I picked up the 38" dual color bar from Extreme LED. Heard great things about them and the price was right. I also ordered the optional wireless remote so I can have strobe effect
Using the Victory 4x4 light bar brackets, you can see the passenger side fits just fine.
But on the driver side, the power cable gets in the way of the bracket and doesn't allow a clear passage for mounting bolt to be inserted.
So I had to cut away some metal using the angle grinder.
Sanded the metal cut, painted it black, and we're good to go. I also painted all light bar hardware black to match the all black look of the rest of the roof rack.
Now, I have to figure out how to tuck this wire but more importantly, I'm gonna have to get rid of this bulky 3 pin connector that plugs into the included harness that goes under the hood. As you can see, there's no way that would tuck between glass and A-pillar. And there's no way to keep it under the hood because it doesn't reach. Design flaw if you ask me.
But since this has nothing to do with the roof rack, I'll continue the light bar discussion in my build thread. If anyone is interested to see what happens, you can visit:
Rabbo's T4R Build - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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Gooutsideandplay
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Great write up and great pics! Victory is going to be my rack choice as well. Seriously great looking rig.
Whytey
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I have a similar light bar mounted on my roof. I cut the cable coming out of the light bar around 4 inches out of the light then resoldered the connector on the end.
Then ran my own cables up the pillar beneath the windshield trim and soldered the female end of the connector on the end.
Might be a bit easier getting those wires hidden.
That_Titanium_4RNR
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Comes with everything you need
4th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack | 2003-2009 4Runner | Sherpa Equipment Co. — Sherpa Equipment Company
Here is my take on my Victory roof rack on my 07 4runner: Overall,I don't like it.
Pros:
-Superlight
-Match the roof line for a slick, low profile look.
-Cut out for light bar on fairing
-Relatively quiet on the highway.
Cons:
-Flex in all directions when you go off-roading. The side bar are just flat aluminum bar and that thing wiggles on those washboard dirt roads like it is not permitted.
-Similar issues with the extrusions / crossbars. Flex too much up/down, maybe induced from the aluminum side plates.
-Noisy when off-roading because everything wiggles, especially if you use Quickfist attachments to hold a shovel or else.
My take:
IMHO, 2 attachment points should be added to the roof. I know, drilling your beloved rig's roof and adding hardware is nerve racking but this Victory rack with only 4 attachment points is not a good setup regardless how solid the 4 steel brackets are. The 4th Gen 4runner has only 4 attachment points and I am thinking of adding 2 more brackets bolted to the roof or replace the rack with a regular bulkier and noisier tubular basket as I don't trust this one in the long term with all the shakiness on the trails.
Pros:
-Superlight
-Match the roof line for a slick, low profile look.
-Cut out for light bar on fairing
-Relatively quiet on the highway.
Cons:
-Flex in all directions when you go off-roading. The side bar are just flat aluminum bar and that thing wiggles on those washboard dirt roads like it is not permitted.
-Similar issues with the extrusions / crossbars. Flex too much up/down, maybe induced from the aluminum side plates.
-Noisy when off-roading because everything wiggles, especially if you use Quickfist attachments to hold a shovel or else.
My take:
IMHO, 2 attachment points should be added to the roof. I know, drilling your beloved rig's roof and adding hardware is nerve racking but this Victory rack with only 4 attachment points is not a good setup regardless how solid the 4 steel brackets are. The 4th Gen 4runner has only 4 attachment points and I am thinking of adding 2 more brackets bolted to the roof or replace the rack with a regular bulkier and noisier tubular basket as I don't trust this one in the long term with all the shakiness on the trails.
nghiS4
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