Southern Style Offroad Full Length Roof Rack
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3wbdriver
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I haven't noticed any more or less wind noise than I was getting with the Baja Rack. With the angle I don't think it would matter if you were running the 2 or 3" wide on back there. I have seen a marginal increase in MPG (15-20 miles more per tank at the 60 mph I normally average)
TodiN
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Good to know, thanks.
3wbdriver
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I did receive the extra crossbar I ordered (for a total of 9). I will eventually get 2 more to fill in all the holes. AND I realized last night that I have to remove the awning to install any extra crossbars, so the extra one I currently have may wait for the other 2 to show up. But removing the Rhino Rack mounts is easy with 2 people holding the awning up, and they won't change position.
For anyone who might be interested in these mounts I initially installed all 4 mounts to the vehicle, then all 4 upper nuts for the awning while on the vehicle, then removed the whole thing and installed the lower nuts on the awning before hanging it back up. Once I got 2 screws started on the mounts I was able to let the wife go and finish the other 6 alone.
Prinsu also makes these mounts and I almost ordered some before I found the Rhino Rack mounts. But these will only fit 2" wide crossbars, so you would need to order that size if you want these.
http://www.prinsudesignstudio.com/product-page/awning-mounting-bracket
For anyone who might be interested in these mounts I initially installed all 4 mounts to the vehicle, then all 4 upper nuts for the awning while on the vehicle, then removed the whole thing and installed the lower nuts on the awning before hanging it back up. Once I got 2 screws started on the mounts I was able to let the wife go and finish the other 6 alone.
Prinsu also makes these mounts and I almost ordered some before I found the Rhino Rack mounts. But these will only fit 2" wide crossbars, so you would need to order that size if you want these.
http://www.prinsudesignstudio.com/product-page/awning-mounting-bracket
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CF_Machete
Senior Member
Is a 40" curved light bar even an option in front? That and the silver accent are the only things keeping me from trading in my Gobi for this. Looks like it would work better with my Yakima skybox in the winter for ski trips.
You can get the cross bars in black according to the SSO website.
CF_Machete
Senior Member
Yep, but the silver Hardware is still standard I believe, as their logo. Nothing Plasti Dip couldn't fix. The light bars the real challenge
zonzin
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Nice looking rack however, I have concerns with racks that are bolted together. On rough roads there is a lot of stress on a rack and I have seen bolts work loose even with red loctite on them. The constant jarring and vibration over 30 miles of rocks and washboard can wreak havoc on erector sets. Now if it was a welded rack,,, . Just my $.02
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CF_Machete
Senior Member
I get what you're saying, but with proper torquing and red Loctite it shouldn't be an issue. I mean our vehicles are bolted together and they don't fall apart over the roughest conditions. Plus every rack bolts to the truck anyway.
I almost never use red loctite on this size screw. You will almost never get it apart unless you use heat. I would use a locking washer so it applies some tension on the threads and you should be fine.
Our car has tons of just regular nuts a bolts that dont fall off over 10-20 years if never touched.
3wbdriver
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Stainless hardware yes. Easily swapped out with carbon steel at your local hardware store, find some black chrome ones, or black out the heads yourself (1/4 x 20 x 3/4"). The logo plates are installed with 1/8" aluminum rivets. My 1st run one came with 2 right side plates in it and one of those was upside down. SSO acknowledged there were some issues with the first runs and sent me corrected plates and rivets. 10 minutes to replace both if you want to remove and paint them.
I do plan to blue Loc-tite all fasteners once I'm done installing stuff. Until then I'll be checking them weekly until I'm satisfied they aren't coming loose.
And there should be plenty of room for a 40" light bar. The side rails are slightly less than 47" inside to inside, and the top flat on the fairing is 1.5" wide all the way across.
SouthernSS
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For all interested parties, there's going to be a tax day sale starting next week that gives 15% off the SSO all aluminum roof racks.
Like [MENTION=105481]3wbdriver[/MENTION] mentioned, we have been working closely with our customers from the first batch of racks to ensure that the product was on par with their expectations. We have identified and corrected a few things that are all now standard features on all current units.
We've also developed a line of accessories specifcally for our racks that will continue to grow every month. We've got a set of 40" light bar brackets in testing phase now that should make it to the website in March, as well. A flush mounted light bar in the wind fairing is also in development.
Please dont hesitate to ask us any questions here or through email/ live chat on our website.
https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/5th-gen-4runner-roof-rack/
Like [MENTION=105481]3wbdriver[/MENTION] mentioned, we have been working closely with our customers from the first batch of racks to ensure that the product was on par with their expectations. We have identified and corrected a few things that are all now standard features on all current units.
We've also developed a line of accessories specifcally for our racks that will continue to grow every month. We've got a set of 40" light bar brackets in testing phase now that should make it to the website in March, as well. A flush mounted light bar in the wind fairing is also in development.
Please dont hesitate to ask us any questions here or through email/ live chat on our website.
https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/5th-gen-4runner-roof-rack/
fishing_4_boulders
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Lol I just bought my rack and now you’re going to offer 15% off!!
I’m am looking forward to updates tho...we just bought a roof top tent to go along with it! Can’t wait to start hitting the road for some adventures!
Always how it works... I just ordered one a week ago (+ 2 extra crossbars) and now you run a sale!
living4surf
New member
So glad I didn't pull the trigger on this last week guess I will be waiting a few more days before I order.
Love this rack. I installed it by myself in about 2 hours start to finish. Going to order the extra crossbars and when they get put on then I will blue loctite all of them.
Small change in wind noise, not louder, but seems to push more air into the cabin when sunroof is fully retracted. Bonus for me.
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Small change in wind noise, not louder, but seems to push more air into the cabin when sunroof is fully retracted. Bonus for me.
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Any issues with the install or parts?
