The LFD Off Road Thread
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Florunner78
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Cool - thanks. I got the aluminum version and it didn't come with any rubber pieces.
hwong232
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Installed four of the ruggedized steel crossbars with the wind deflector a while ago. Quailty stuff from LFD and happy with the purchase. Only minor complaint is that the powder coating in some corners seems to be chipping off, so I just did a quick touch-up with spray paint. Blends right in
hwong232
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That's odd you're getting vibration, I have no issues with my 4 bars and wind deflector. I don't notice any wind noise either. Only time I notice it is at highway speeds when the radio isn't on, but I always have it on and don't notice a thing. Have you tried different positions for the 4 cross bars? I'm assuming you already set it up like mine though with two on the farthest ends of the rack and the remaining two splitting the middle evenly.
jafrush
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Some of the early deflectors can definitely do that.
We revised the deflectors and added a center support to help stiffen it up. You may need to add a few washers underneath that new center support to get the center a bit higher off the roof.
The rubber edge trim we're now including can be used during installation to protect the paint, but can be left on or removed after install. The clearance seems to vary between different setups. If there is enough clearance on your setup the edge trim wont matter and can be removed, but if its closer the edge trim can be left on to help.
Send us a message via our help desk if you have one of the older farings, and we'll send you a new one to replace it.
We revised the deflectors and added a center support to help stiffen it up. You may need to add a few washers underneath that new center support to get the center a bit higher off the roof.
The rubber edge trim we're now including can be used during installation to protect the paint, but can be left on or removed after install. The clearance seems to vary between different setups. If there is enough clearance on your setup the edge trim wont matter and can be removed, but if its closer the edge trim can be left on to help.
Send us a message via our help desk if you have one of the older farings, and we'll send you a new one to replace it.
Got my 5th Gen crossbars installed yesterday. They fit great!
The finish & powder coating looked very nice.
I was surprised how soon they were shipped considering they were on backorder. Great communication when I decided to add another cross bar to the order.
Waiting for the wind fairing before I adjust for any wind noise but didn’t seem to be too bad.
Good stuff!
The finish & powder coating looked very nice.
I was surprised how soon they were shipped considering they were on backorder. Great communication when I decided to add another cross bar to the order.
Waiting for the wind fairing before I adjust for any wind noise but didn’t seem to be too bad.
Good stuff!
ToyoTex
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I'll start off with a few pictures from [MENTION=73851]007Tacoma[/MENTION] of our 7/8 rack. He was one of our early adopters.
That front Pro bezel with the side mounted lettering is the coolest version I have ever seen. Where can I scope those letters and that front trim, or are they custom made?
jafrush
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[MENTION=73851]007Tacoma[/MENTION]
007Tacoma
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That is actually the emblem off the tailgate of my 2008 Tacoma. It was sprayed with Plasti-Dip (gunmetal grey). We loved it, but it got broken by a piece of road debris in Colorado. So, now we are ordering a new one to replace it.
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ToyoTex
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Ah, thank you for illuminating that forum function to me, been a minute since I've used one :heh:
That is actually the emblem off the tailgate of my 2008 Tacoma. It was sprayed with Plasti-Dip (gunmetal grey). We loved it, but it got broken by a piece of road debris in Colorado. So, now we are ordering a new one to replace it.
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AH, now that's pretty darn cool. I like how unique it looks, compared to the big ol' Pro TOYOTA in dead center. Thank you for letting me in on your secret :smokin:
007Tacoma
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Jay's T4R
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I really appreciate your attention, man! Life/work has been busy but ill have some free time to get in the garage this weekend.
Gonna try your suggestions, crossing my fingers. I'm pretty sure there were two steel bars included in my rack, based on the feel of the weight alone. I'll report back after this weekend.
I'm also gonna try the fairing adjustment mentioned in the post above.
Mine was shipped in 3 weeks.
mteolus
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Aluminum cross bars are only 2.0 lbs and the steel 4.7 lbs. If I remember right they have an A cut into the aluminum one indicating that it is aluminum, but picking one up you can tell right away.
I am definitely interested in a front bumper if I can find someone in my area to help me cut my bumper. Are there any plans for sliders? There are not a lot 4 Runners in my area, I see a few from out of state, I guess when they come to the Gulf Shores. You guys can pimp my ride and I won't get mad at you.
Charlievee
Senior Member
Any new status on the 3\4 aluminum rack?
I've installed three steel on stock rails, ordered a fourth and a wind faring
I have the crossbars mounted fore and aft of marked "wind noise" arrows on the stock rails, have a fourth steel crossbar and faring ordered.
Like many of you, I am hearing increased wind noise starting at about 50 mph. I'll let you guys know if it improves with the faring.
Installation was straightforward.
Powder coating was a little chipped on one corner, but nothing crazy. I hit it with a little spray paint after sanding off the rust and it looks good as new. We will see how it goes moving forward.
I really like the ability to look close to stock with improved utility.
Great product so far!
I have the crossbars mounted fore and aft of marked "wind noise" arrows on the stock rails, have a fourth steel crossbar and faring ordered.
Like many of you, I am hearing increased wind noise starting at about 50 mph. I'll let you guys know if it improves with the faring.
Installation was straightforward.
Powder coating was a little chipped on one corner, but nothing crazy. I hit it with a little spray paint after sanding off the rust and it looks good as new. We will see how it goes moving forward.
I really like the ability to look close to stock with improved utility.
Great product so far!
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mteolus
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Fairing will definitely cut down on almost all noise. Anyone considering these crossbars will definitely want to order the fairing.
Compromised4Runner
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Any 4th of July sale? Eyeing 2x cross bars.
