Prinsu Roof Rack squeak on 5th gen

[Hood4Runner]

Hey guys,
I just threw on a prinsu rack on my truck and threw on a RTT for the summer. I've noticed this thing squeaks like crazy for no reason. Every little bump is squeaks. I've heard this is an issue with these racks, but has anyone figured out how to quiet the squeaking or completely removed it?

 

[Mack1611]

Check and make sure all fittings are tight. I had a squeak on my SSO rack caused by a loose front threaded rivet nut deal (technical term) where fairing screws into. I put a little JB weld on the nut and smacked back in place and no more squeak.

 

[MrSmartypants]

If it's anything like the Sherpa (also a no drill front foot) then perhaps you need more pressure on the front feet to keep it jiggling (that's a technical term).

I had this issue with my Sherpa and once there was more pressure on the front 2 pads it was gone. No issues with a roof top box on it with 150 lbs of gear and an awning hanging off the side.

 

[2021nightshade4x4]

Hey guys,
I just threw on a prinsu rack on my truck and threw on a RTT for the summer. I've noticed this thing squeaks like crazy for no reason. Every little bump is squeaks. I've heard this is an issue with these racks, but has anyone figured out how to quiet the squeaking or completely removed it?

Are you the one listing your $950 rack for sale for $850 on FB Marketplace? That or MULTIPLE people hate these Prinsu racks.


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[Bas_G]

If it's anything like the Sherpa (also a no drill front foot) then perhaps you need more pressure on the front feet to keep it jiggling (that's a technical term).

I had this issue with my Sherpa and once there was more pressure on the front 2 pads it was gone. No issues with a roof top box on it with 150 lbs of gear and an awning hanging off the side.

^^^ This. I have heard multiple people complain and solve it this way.

 

[T4R_Canuck]

Hey guys,
I just threw on a prinsu rack on my truck and threw on a RTT for the summer. I've noticed this thing squeaks like crazy for no reason. Every little bump is squeaks. I've heard this is an issue with these racks, but has anyone figured out how to quiet the squeaking or completely removed it?

I have a full length, no drill version on my 4Runner. When i first mounted my RTT to it, I had the same issue. My problem was that the RTT sat on 5 or 6 rails, but was only attached to 2 of them, so the other rails would squeak against the aluminum channel on the bottom of the RTT. I simply removed the bolts from the 2 rails attached to the RTT, lifted the RTT up a little and added some rubber window gasket where the Prinsu rails rubbed against the RTT rails. Solved my problem completely. For reference I had a Treeline Tamarack softshell at the time. I've currently got a gun case, awning, recovery boards, shovel and axe mounted to my Prinsu, no RTT, and it's silent.

As a side note, I also noticed the rails on my RTT itself were slightly loose after a year of using it, which was also causing a slight squeak. I unfolded my tent, removed the mattress and gave all the bolts a little adjustment.

Hope this is helpful.