At least it's off and ready for the new-new to arrive!
The LFD Off Road Thread
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At least it's off and ready for the new-new to arrive!
Can anyone confirm whether or not a Yakima Skybox or Showcase rooftop cargo box would be able to clamp onto the LFD crossbars? I ordered and received a 7/8 roof rack that's still in a pile of parts to be installed when I get back.
I'm prepping for a duty station change and will be driving from Virginia to California once I'm back from deployment.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I'm prepping for a duty station change and will be driving from Virginia to California once I'm back from deployment.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
GrimReap3r
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Seconded. I have this exact same setup. You have to slide everything in the most forward postion, and it gives you about an inch to spare at the back for hatch clearance.
I was initially hoping to run 1 bar with the fairing, then the two to carry the box, but didnt work out for me. I'll have to take the fairing on and off with I run the Skybox.
Thanks!!! I was really worried that the mounting hook wouldn't be able to get a good hold of the LFD crossbars since its squared and big.
Would you happen to have any pictures or can you snap a picture of it mounted/clamped on?
Blundberg5
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Side rail install
My 3/4 rack delivers today and I'm looking forward to installing. After reading through this thread on mounting point damage one person suggests using Buytal tape instead of the suggested silicon. Just wondering if anyone has used Buytal tape with the LFD install?
My 3/4 rack delivers today and I'm looking forward to installing. After reading through this thread on mounting point damage one person suggests using Buytal tape instead of the suggested silicon. Just wondering if anyone has used Buytal tape with the LFD install?
LFD_Off_Road
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Couple more prototype things coming through production this week!
We just got our first bed racks for Tundras and Tacomas through this week (probably doesn't interest most of you guys though). They utilize the standard crossbars as part of the design.
We also came up with a wide crossbar to go with the bed racks, since a common use is mounting Rotopax on the sides of bed racks. The new wide crossbar will allow a Rotopax mount to be bolted directly to the crossbar without any additional mounting plates.
Being that its a standard length crossbar, these will also work with our 5th Gen roof racks! It'll make a nice mounting option.
Compared to a standard crossbar
We just got our first bed racks for Tundras and Tacomas through this week (probably doesn't interest most of you guys though). They utilize the standard crossbars as part of the design.
We also came up with a wide crossbar to go with the bed racks, since a common use is mounting Rotopax on the sides of bed racks. The new wide crossbar will allow a Rotopax mount to be bolted directly to the crossbar without any additional mounting plates.
Being that its a standard length crossbar, these will also work with our 5th Gen roof racks! It'll make a nice mounting option.
Compared to a standard crossbar
Being that its a standard length crossbar, these will also work with our 5th Gen roof racks! It'll make a nice mounting option.
Who else is trying to justify a reason to replace the crossbars on your LFD racks? I know it can't be just me!
SpeedyKevin
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me!!!
007Tacoma
New member
Yes and No? :behindsofa:
:rofl:
My current crossbars are amazing!!! I am saving up for the compressor mount.
We also came up with a wide crossbar to go with the bed racks, since a common use is mounting Rotopax on the sides of bed racks. The new wide crossbar will allow a Rotopax mount to be bolted directly to the crossbar without any additional mounting plates.
Being that its a standard length crossbar, these will also work with our 5th Gen roof racks! It'll make a nice mounting option.
Might be too soon to ask, but any plans for an aluminum version of the wide crossbars in the next few months?
LFD_Off_Road
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Stainless steel, yes. I don't think we'll offer these in aluminum though. Aluminum has a decent amount of flex, and I can see people using these wider ones with heavier concentrated loads. The stainless will give the rust resistance while maintaining the steel strength.
gdvan01
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007Tacoma
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worthit
I'm just over here telling myself I already have a slimline bumper, and that I don't need to switch things up... As long as I keep saying it, I'll believe it, or something like that
MidniteTRD
Member
just wanted to drop back in to say we've had great success with our LFD bar x wind fairing combo when i comes to being able to utilize our Thule Sonic XL cargo box. put a ton of miles on this over Christmas and both the wind and gas mileage penalty was negligible at best. these bars provide plenty of room for the Thule "feet" to hook around and under.
here's a side shot to better see how they're arranged. just sitting up there they make no noise with the fairing. i found that with the fairing adjusted to its furthest clearance outward from its mounts, the wind was buffeting it hard enough that it was tapping the roof at highway speeds. adjusting it to the closest distance to the bar solved that. not a problem with the design - just the characteristics of the air movement where my crossbar is mounted. if the crossbar was in a different place, it probably would have acted differently. nice to have the adjustability though, for any situation.
the only "repair" i've had to make is add a little touchup paint to one area right around a t-nut. i didn't initially tighten it enough, and then i retorqued it down hard in cold weather and i think i cracked the powdercoat a bit so there's a small spot of rust. nothing major. still a solid product.
here's a side shot to better see how they're arranged. just sitting up there they make no noise with the fairing. i found that with the fairing adjusted to its furthest clearance outward from its mounts, the wind was buffeting it hard enough that it was tapping the roof at highway speeds. adjusting it to the closest distance to the bar solved that. not a problem with the design - just the characteristics of the air movement where my crossbar is mounted. if the crossbar was in a different place, it probably would have acted differently. nice to have the adjustability though, for any situation.
the only "repair" i've had to make is add a little touchup paint to one area right around a t-nut. i didn't initially tighten it enough, and then i retorqued it down hard in cold weather and i think i cracked the powdercoat a bit so there's a small spot of rust. nothing major. still a solid product.
gdvan01
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These are not the Droids you're looking for...
Hey look...!
LFD Off Road - 5th Gen 4Runner Front Bumper - Hybrid Bumper 2014+
:lol:
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gdvan01
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You Sir...are a bad influence.
mteolus
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Next year for me. I am still amazed that nobody has copied the open access for the winch yet. But that's good for LFD.
