Question for you basket guys

[knowhutimean]

So I found a basket online that seems like it's a good deal,the catch is it says it's for a Subaru, but to me and from the research I've done it appears to be a Yakima made for Subaru. Do you guys think this would work in the crossbars? Link here and pic too E361SSA201 HEAVY DUTY ROOF CARGO BASKET | Genuine Subaru OEM Parts

 

[MeefZah]

That's a Subaru branded Yakima LoadWarrior without the extension. If you get it, mount the fairing backwards and the "Subaru" branding will be mostly concealed from view.

It will mount to the OEM oval crossbars... but the link you posted isn't a "good deal", these are routinely $300 new.

This is the same basket with extension on my T4R. I bought it used and it was Subaru branded. I replaced the fairing, but still reversed it, as you can see.

 

[Ohio_Steve]

[MENTION=137471]knowhutimean[/MENTION]

Yes, the Subaru Heavy Duty Roof Basket is the same as the Yakima Loadwarrior. The Subaru-branded version includes the fairing and netting, which are not included with the LoadWarrior, so that's a bonus.

I have the Subaru basket on my Outback (my 4Runner is on a boat still.) I've also added the Yakima LoadWarrior 18" Extension, which includes an adjustable crossbar. I initially had the basket mounted on the factory crossbars, and later moved it to a set of Thule square crossbars. I haven't seen the 4Runner crossbars, but if they are typical of most aero style crossbars, it should fit fine.

If you get one (or any basket), be sure to use a heat-resistant sealer between the tube sections and in all the bolt holes when assembling. This keeps water from getting inside, rusting, and dripping down the side of your vehicle. Last fall, I took mine off, used ScotchBrite to stuff it up, and painted the whole assembly with chassis paint.

Here are a bunch of photos of my basket:

Here you can see the clamp on my OEM bars.

Here's the extra crossbar detail that comes with the 18" extension.

Here it is with the awning mounted to the FourTreks mounts

I hope that helps,
Steve

[EDIT] [MENTION=132734]MeefZah[/MENTION] types faster than me...

 

[knowhutimean]

Thanks guys I found it local for a steal now let me hope I can get it

 

[cbielat]

I've been using a Rola basket.

 

[MeefZah]

[EDIT] [MENTION=132734]MeefZah[/MENTION] types faster than me...

I didn't have to upload 47 photos! :spy:

Edit, where in NEO are you? I'm actually near Canton (despite my profile location) until we move (to my profile location) next week...

 

[Ohio_Steve]

I didn't have to upload 47 photos! :spy:

Edit, where in NEO are you? I'm actually near Canton (despite my profile location) until we move (to my profile location) next week...

I'm 25 miles west of Cleveland.

I got my basket for a steal. Subaru was doing a huge discount, and an online distributor had a big sale. Mine was about $60 brand new, delivered!

 

[knowhutimean]

My find isn't $60 lol it's about $100, but I saw on the suby forums where they were giving them away for 99 a while back

 

[knowhutimean]

[MENTION=137471]knowhutimean[/MENTION]

Yes, the Subaru Heavy Duty Roof Basket is the same as the Yakima Loadwarrior. The Subaru-branded version includes the fairing and netting, which are not included with the LoadWarrior, so that's a bonus.

I have the Subaru basket on my Outback (my 4Runner is on a boat still.) I've also added the Yakima LoadWarrior 18" Extension, which includes an adjustable crossbar. I initially had the basket mounted on the factory crossbars, and later moved it to a set of Thule square crossbars. I haven't seen the 4Runner crossbars, but if they are typical of most aero style crossbars, it should fit fine.

If you get one (or any basket), be sure to use a heat-resistant sealer between the tube sections and in all the bolt holes when assembling. This keeps water from getting inside, rusting, and dripping down the side of your vehicle. Last fall, I took mine off, used ScotchBrite to stuff it up, and painted the whole assembly with chassis paint.

Here are a bunch of photos of my basket:

Here you can see the clamp on my OEM bars.

Here's the extra crossbar detail that comes with the 18" extension.

Here it is with the awning mounted to the FourTreks mounts

I hope that helps,
Steve

[EDIT] [MENTION=132734]MeefZah[/MENTION] types faster than me...

I was happy to see the light bar and awning as these are the next purchases I plan on making

 

[MeefZah]

I was happy to see the light bar and awning as these are the next purchases I plan on making

I view the Yak as a "temporary basket"; it's best installed, used as needed, then removed and stored until next time. I don't leave it on the roof all the time. I personally would not install lights or other "permanent " fixtures to it.....but YMMV

 

[Ohio_Steve]

I view the Yak as a "temporary basket"; it's best installed, used as needed, then removed and stored until next time. I don't leave it on the roof all the time. I personally would not install lights or other "permanent " fixtures to it.....but YMMV

I leave mine on most of the time. Before I got the kayaks (and associated racks), it was on all the time for about five years. I just put the lights and awning on last September. The awning comes off in about 5 minutes. The lightbar has a plug zip tied to the base of the crossbar, so when I remove the basket to put on the set of crossbars that have kayak and bicycle racks, I just unplug it and the wiring stays on the car.

I don't drive enough miles for the basket to effect MPG (34,000 in seven years), and when the basket isn't on the Outback, its outside anyway. So it might as well be up top where I can easily use it. That'll be the same when my 4Runner comes in.

 

[knowhutimean]

It fits

 

[boyfester]

Got rid of finger tightening threaded knobs

I have a Load Warrior too but wasn't a fan of (1) having to tighten the rack to my roof by hand using the Yakima knobs and (2) the long threaded bolt sticking out the tops of each plastic knob. I ended up tossing the plastic knobs, cutting the bolts down by about 1.5 inches, running over the threads with a die, and putting 7/16" lock nuts on each. Now I just zip the rack on and off in minutes with a cordless drill and socket attachment.

 

[knowhutimean]

I have a Load Warrior too but wasn't a fan of (1) having to tighten the rack to my roof by hand using the Yakima knobs and (2) the long threaded bolt sticking out the tops of each plastic knob. I ended up tossing the plastic knobs, cutting the bolts down by about 1.5 inches, running over the threads with a die, and putting 7/16" lock nuts on each. Now I just zip the rack on and off in minutes with a cordless drill and socket attachment.

Pictures?

 

[boyfester]

Pictures?

Here you go!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...our-roof-rack-cargo-basket-3.html#post1940218

 

[MeefZah]

Here you go!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...our-roof-rack-cargo-basket-3.html#post1940218

My only concern would be over tightening the nuts and possibly shearing a bolt or cracking the plastic mounting bracket. Part of the reason thumb screws are used in this sort of application is because the design effectively limits the amount of torque that can be applied.

My "U" mount (on the bottom of the crossbar)is no where near as flexed as yours, I just tighten the thumb screws until snug and make sure the rack can't move side to side, and it's good.

If the protruding bolt bothers you - or you risk it cutting into a soft item you have up there - put a tire valve stem plastic cap on it.

 

[boyfester]

Good to know. My drill has a torque setting. Should I reduce the tension? I carry gas and water up top so it can be somewhat heavy (60 lbs).

 

[MeefZah]

Good to know. My drill has a torque setting. Should I reduce the tension? I carry gas and water up top so it can be somewhat heavy (60 lbs).

I wouldn't use a drill to install. Maybe a ratchet, where you can sort of "feel" the effort, and I'd be careful tightening them to the point that the bottom "U" mount is actually flexing up and contacting the top mount as is show in your pics.

The thumb screws are also useful because you can tighten both at the same time and in doing so can draw essentially the same tension on each side. I'd personally go back to the thumb screws and tighten both simultaneously /evenly until snug, then a 1/4 turn more. At that point I can grab the rack and violently shake it and the truck rocks back and forth but the rack doesn't move.

Weight on the rack wouldn't make any difference with how "tight" the mounting bolts should be.

 

[knowhutimean]

[MENTION=137471]knowhutimean[/MENTION]

Yes, the Subaru Heavy Duty Roof Basket is the same as the Yakima Loadwarrior. The Subaru-branded version includes the fairing and netting, which are not included with the LoadWarrior, so that's a bonus.

I have the Subaru basket on my Outback (my 4Runner is on a boat still.) I've also added the Yakima LoadWarrior 18" Extension, which includes an adjustable crossbar. I initially had the basket mounted on the factory crossbars, and later moved it to a set of Thule square crossbars. I haven't seen the 4Runner crossbars, but if they are typical of most aero style crossbars, it should fit fine.

If you get one (or any basket), be sure to use a heat-resistant sealer between the tube sections and in all the bolt holes when assembling. This keeps water from getting inside, rusting, and dripping down the side of your vehicle. Last fall, I took mine off, used ScotchBrite to stuff it up, and painted the whole assembly with chassis paint.

Here are a bunch of photos of my basket:

Here you can see the clamp on my OEM bars.

Here's the extra crossbar detail that comes with the 18" extension.

Here it is with the awning mounted to the FourTreks mounts

I hope that helps,
Steve

[EDIT] [MENTION=132734]MeefZah[/MENTION] types faster than me...

Is that the ARB awning?

 

[Ohio_Steve]

Is that the ARB awning?

Yep, an ARB 2500 mounted on the basket using FourTrex modular mounts.