Roof rack research

K-D-Runner said:
There's also Alpha Foxtrot fabrications and Sherpa Equipment company, I'm sure there's others but those come to mind off the top of my head. I also know you can get plans from Silver Rhino Media then have those cut and welded if you're interested in that route.

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I forgot to add Sherpa.
Alpha Foxtrot is good to add.
I also came across upTop

Thanks for the help!
 
DriftingOverland said:
SSO. They usually run $1300… on sale at this time for around $1000.

5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack – Southern Style OffRoad
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Looks like SSO is only for 5th Gens, and this is a 4th Gen thread, so not very helpful. ;)

LFD looks like a great option for keeping the factory rails. But part of the attraction to me on replacing the system is to widen it a little bit more, and the ability to attach an 8 ft awning to the side.

Victory 4x4 looks great. Super similar to Prinsu, but the main difference seems to be the bracket design for mounting to the roof.
I came across a Westcott Designs video (they only do a 5th Gen rack), but they were comparing theirs against Prinsu, and explaining that Prinsu bends their aluminum side rail for the mounting bracket, which can be a weak point. From everything I've reviewed, I feel like this is true. Any thoughts on this??
Looping back to Victory 4x4, they have steel brackets for mounting. I feel like this is note worthy for long term weight distribution.

This guy only gets a mention because he drives a 4Runner, he features the option of DIY. While some need excuses to buy tools, spending thousands on tools to save a couple hundred on a rack isn't my goal. But I still appreciated his video for this thread :yo:
 
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