Looking at 3/4 Roof Racks. Recommendations, pics, feedback.

[TRD PANTHER]

I am considering an aftermarket 3/4 roof rack. I know I can buy LSD, Victory 4X4 and Rago crossbars, but, I would still have to spend money and time to have my factory rails powder coated. Best solution IMO. Probably will run $80-100 out here. So, I was thinking if I am going to remove the rack and spend as much as $100, why not install a new 3/4 rack. Primary purpose would be to mount a RTT that would fit my wife, 6 year old son and myself. Also, basic infrequent outside storage boxes for camping/traveling. Was primarily considering a LFD or Victory 4x4. Steel vs. Aluminum in a short rack? Does it matter? Wind noise is key. TIA.

 

[tylertenny]

I was in the same boat a while back. I was planning to get a couple LFD crossbars and was going to get the stock silver side rails powdercoated black to match. Instead, I ended up buying the steel LFD 3/4 rack during their Black Friday sale. In the 5 months that I've had it installed, it's been great. It's solid, quiet, and gives you lots of different mounting options. I'm very happy with it!

 

[utctscanr75]

Love mine from LFD. Works great with the Sunroof.

 

[ElJefe]

I'm trying to deicide the same thing. I just want to make sure my Yakima SUPDawg can still mount to the crossbars.
I already have my rails plastidipped black so not sure if i just want to get the crossbars.

 

[uh0h50]

I've been eyeing the FrontRunner 3/4 rack lately. I've had a LFD 3/4 in the past.

 

[TRD PANTHER]

I've been eyeing the FrontRunner 3/4 rack lately. I've had a LFD 3/4 in the past.

Anything you didn’t like about the LFD?

 

[kelkins]

I like my victory 4x4 3/4 rack. The only negatives would be needing to use paint protective film under the fairings and needing special T slot bolts as mount points. Other than that, it’s great. Zero noise and no drop in MPGs.

 

[uh0h50]

Anything you didn’t like about the LFD?

Not a fan of the silicone reliance for mounting and protecting from the elements. Powder coating (+prepping) could have been a little better.

Their pricing is very competitive though. And the rack is really solid/heavy duty.

 

[TRD PANTHER]

I like my victory 4x4 3/4 rack. The only negatives would be needing to use paint protective film under the fairings and needing special T slot bolts as mount points. Other than that, it’s great. Zero noise and no drop in MPGs.

Thanks for that feedback. Do you have a pic?

 

[TRD PANTHER]

Love mine from LFD. Works great with the Sunroof.

Your rig looks great. I have followed your mods and liked the rack and your overall setup. How’s the wind noise unloaded?

 

[AZ Craig]

I've been eyeing the FrontRunner 3/4 rack lately. I've had a LFD 3/4 in the past.

I really like my Front Runner 3/4. Had it on my 2016 for about 35000 miles and then moved it over to my 2020 when I got it. I like the weight savings of Aluminum, plus the catalog of specialized accessories for the Front Runner is just unparalleled.

I also like that their racks are very adaptable to other vehicles, so if I do end up mounting one on something else in the future, I can move accessories around easily between them.

 

[uh0h50]

Thanks for that feedback. Do you have a pic?

Yup!

 

[TRD PANTHER]

Yup!

Do you have a few pics you could upload? I would appreciate it. Thanks

 

[TRD PANTHER]

I like my victory 4x4 3/4 rack. The only negatives would be needing to use paint protective film under the fairings and needing special T slot bolts as mount points. Other than that, it’s great. Zero noise and no drop in MPGs.

Do you have some pics you could post? I would appreciate it. Based on price it seems that I am down to the LFD or Victory 4X4.

 

[TRD PANTHER]

Yup!

I apologize uh0h50, I was looking for a pic of member kelkins Victory 4x4 3/4 rack.

 

[SnowYeti]

Suggestion. I would pick your tent first.

1. Size. The tent you pick for comfortable 3 person sleeping will likely hang over the front, maybe a lot. Remember any tent is rated for number of people shoulder to shoulder, so three people I would get a four person tent. A full length would give better tent support in that case. I have a full size X-Cover and it takes up most of my full length rack.

2. Aerodynamics and noise. Depending on what tent you pick some are bricks, like mine, and hard shells can be much more aerodynamic. Without having a fairing in front of the tent on a soft shell tent your gas mileage will plummet and there will be a lot of wind noise.

I even added an extended fairing that really helps. In fact it increases my mpg by 5 on the highway with the tent.



3. Bar direction. Some tents can mount to rails running front to back or side to side. But all mount to side to side rails. I had to replace my Rhino rack with a Victory because of this.

If I bought a full length today, it would be a Sherpa hands down.

 

[arehman11]

I really like my Front Runner 3/4. Had it on my 2016 for about 35000 miles and then moved it over to my 2020 when I got it. I like the weight savings of Aluminum, plus the catalog of specialized accessories for the Front Runner is just unparalleled.

I also like that their racks are very adaptable to other vehicles, so if I do end up mounting one on something else in the future, I can move accessories around easily between them.

Have any pics of your 20 with the front runner? Is it shorter than the oem pro rack in height?

 

[kelkins]

Do you have some pics you could post? I would appreciate it. Based on price it seems that I am down to the LFD or Victory 4X4.

I don’t have any pics of my 4runner, but the victory4x4 website has a pic on their website.

 

[utctscanr75]

Your rig looks great. I have followed your mods and liked the rack and your overall setup. How’s the wind noise unloaded?

TBH, I don't notice it at all.

 

[AZ Craig]

Have any pics of your 20 with the front runner? Is it shorter than the oem pro rack in height?

Definitely shorter. From what I remember the Front Runner only adds maybe 2 inches or so of height over the standard factory cross bar rack.

I was having issues getting a picture resized small enough to attach. If you PM me I can shoot you one by email.