New Prinsu Rack No-Drill Option

Ordered a 7/8 rack

I like my 7/8th rack a lot. It is easy to install, lightweight, low profile, and easy to bolt things to it (just use 1/4 carriage bolts from home depot, and 1/4 eyelet nuts from amazon.).

I kind of regret not getting the full length rack, mainly because after hanging out at the fastener aisle at home depot, its really easy to fab a no drill solution for the full length, and I have been thinking about a RTT in the future, and the full length is probably more versatile if you were going the RTT route. Honestly, this is only a fleeting moment, because I do love my 7/8 rack. There is only 1 con about it, and it has to do with light bars.

If you have to mount a light bar, your light bar is going to sit really high above the fairing, or you will have to take off the fairing all together. Also, running the wires for the lightbar won't be as "clean" as a full size rack would. If I were to run a lightbar, I'd probably run it without the fairing so the rack can be as low of a profile as it can. I haven't figured out how to run the wires cleanly.

The 3/4 was never on my radar, if I wanted that size, I'd probably modify my OEM rack to accept a platform, and use U bolts to bolt it to the OEM side rails, and save a bunch of money.

One con of PRINSU racks in general: They use rectangular side rails, which makes it difficult to find off the rack solutions to bolt things to the side rails themselves (like awnings, or high lift jacks or maxtrax) off the side of the truck without you buying brackets/kits from other manufactures, and then having to throw all the mounting fasteners out, and running to home depot and replace it all with 1/4 fasteners, and bolts. I have now bags and bags of fasteners.....lol.......its annoying but its something you should know if you like prinsu's design... You give up some function for form/aesthetics.

Also, I'd buy it powdercoated from Prinsu. I bought mine bare, and it was a bear to rattle can all those pieces and it still looked like crap, and it costed just as much or more to get it powdercoated locally. Some people complain about prinsu's powdercoating, but trust me man, its not any better to do it yourself/locally.

My rack is set to arrive tomorrow... I understand it's an easy install, but did you do anything extra, such as sealing? I've uninstalled and re-installed my OEM rack, but wasn't sure if I should do anything extra here.
 
My rack is set to arrive tomorrow... I understand it's an easy install, but did you do anything extra, such as sealing? I've uninstalled and re-installed my OEM rack, but wasn't sure if I should do anything extra here.

nope, just follow the directions. I did go nuts with the silicon sealant to make sure I had no leaks.
 
I tried looking for the rack height info on their website and I couldn't find it. If you guys with the rack has time, can someone measure the racks height at it's tallest point? Is it shorter or taller than the oem rack? Any help with this is greatly appreciated!
 
New full length prinsu roof rack

Got the new T4R5 prinsu no drill full length. it works pretty damn well
 

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Prisnu Full Drill rack - options for no-drill

I snagged up the Prinsu full(drill) rack from another forum member (should arrive next week). I'm curious what other member's suggestions might be for bumper/footers to substitute in where you'd typically drill. Looking for something like this- I have yet to see how long they need to be. What would you suggest?

http://www.essentracomponents.com/e...dwich-mounts/single-end-female-sandwich-mount

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I snagged up the Prinsu full(drill) rack from another forum member (should arrive next week). I'm curious what other member's suggestions might be for bumper/footers to substitute in where you'd typically drill. Looking for something like this- I have yet to see how long they need to be. What would you suggest?

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didnt install mine yet... after over a year
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH7KJR1
but i have a set of these on my table.
 
didnt install mine yet... after over a year
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH7KJR1
but i have a set of these on my table.
Oh nice-thanks. I was thinking they had to be bulkier than that. Can't wait to get this mounted- why the delay on yours??? Are you also installing a drill rack without drilling? I'm curious what they difference is between the drill and no drill- their photos show nothing different between the 2. Do they just include bumpers with it? You'd think they'd clearly outline what the differences are.
 
Oh nice-thanks. I was thinking they had to be bulkier than that. Can't wait to get this mounted- why the delay on yours??? Are you also installing a drill rack without drilling? I'm curious what they difference is between the drill and no drill- their photos show nothing different between the 2. Do they just include bumpers with it? You'd think they'd clearly outline what the differences are.

the drilled one has a bent tab. the no drill use a screw on tab that rests on the roof channel.
 
Got the new T4R5 prinsu no drill full length. it works pretty damn well

How do you like it so far? Im debating on getting the full length (drill) option and just doing the rubber footing for the drill holes instead of drilling since i cant find many people who have the no drill option.

Hows the stability?

What did they do to replace the drill portion of the rack?
 
How do you like it so far? Im debating on getting the full length (drill) option and just doing the rubber footing for the drill holes instead of drilling since i cant find many people who have the no drill option.

Hows the stability?

What did they do to replace the drill portion of the rack?

They changed it to feet in the front that stick with butyl to the inset rails. no noise so far!
 
How did you fasten rod vault to your
I have a 2016 I just mounted a full length prinsu on and I am trying to figure out how to fasten my rod vault to it so I can still open the rear hatch.
 
How did you fasten rod vault to your prinsu?
I have a 2016 I just mounted a full length prinsu on and I am trying to figure out how to fasten my rod vault to it so I can still open the rear hatch.

I use the the stock clamps/ mounting feet that came on the rod vault. I bought a 6” long 1/4” allen for my socket wrench for quick installation and removal and have also used it on a cordless drill. I can install it or remove it in 10-15 minutes by myself with the socket. When I install the rod vault, I remove the rear 1” crossbar and I adjusted the rod vault mounts so the back of the rod vault is forward of the hatch. Really like my rod vault and am really I got it.
 
Curious if anyone is running a big 3+ man RTT on this no drill full Prinsu.

I've recently picked up a Smittybilt Overlander XL that is 76" long and really needs a full rack, but would love a no drill solution.
 
Curious if anyone is running a big 3+ man RTT on this no drill full Prinsu.

I've recently picked up a Smittybilt Overlander XL that is 76" long and really needs a full rack, but would love a no drill solution.

Check out Sherpa racks. I think they are what you are looking for. Several threads on them in this forum.
 

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