The Lowest of the Low

[JKRunner]

Trying to figure out what manufacture has the lowest profile full length roof rack out in the marketplace?

Looking at the following racks:

Front Runner
Gobi (stealth)
Rhino Rack
Baja Rack
LFD
SSO
Etc...

If there are any that I have forgotten or any that you could recommend it would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AINOMOATACO]

Ecotechne

 

[borfoo3]

Rhino rack with backbone side rails is very low profile

 

[Aznwolf118]

eezi awn k9 with 40mm comes to mind

 

[CITYRNR]

Are any of those lower than the stock roof rails?

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Are any of those lower than the stock roof rails?

RagoRails are!
The OEM rails have an arch to them, RagoRails are flat all the way across the top so the highest point is actually the plastic cover on the sharkfin antenna. They're very sturdy and have plenty of places to anchor a tie down, or bolt accessories onto. They're also half the cost and build time of a rack.

For reference, there's a Gobi on the 4Runner in the background.

 

[bigair96]

Prinsu is pretty low

 

[Steve S]

RagoRails are!
The OEM rails have an arch to them, RagoRails are flat all the way across the top so the highest point is actually the plastic cover on the sharkfin antenna. They're very sturdy and have plenty of places to anchor a tie down, or bolt accessories onto. They're also half the cost and build time of a rack.

For reference, there's a Gobi on the 4Runner in the background.

Do these generate much wind noise?

 

[Signal]

I subscribed to this, I am interested in one also. but I like the thought of a basket or drop in roof rack so things don't move all over the place, plus we have a sunroof.

 

[rihavens]

Do these generate much wind noise?

This, and why 2014 and after? Would these not fit the 2010 trail rack?

 

[Jtravler]

Trying to figure out what manufacture has the lowest profile full length roof rack out in the marketplace?

Looking at the following racks:

Front Runner
Gobi (stealth)
Rhino Rack
Baja Rack
LFD
SSO
Etc...

If there are any that I have forgotten or any that you could recommend it would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance.

interested in this also. I'm looking for lowest profile rack.

 

[bigair96]

This, and why 2014 and after? Would these not fit the 2010 trail rack?

Prob not. Lfd has special bars for trail models

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Do these generate much wind noise?

They're as quiet if not more so than OEM. OEM allow airflow under the bars and are widely spaced apart. These are very low profile, enough that I was initially concerned about them flexing into the roof. They don't, even with my not so small self on them. Mount your accessories during installation though, because even if you could get a nut under the bars after they're mounted, you'd have no way to tighten it!

This, and why 2014 and after? Would these not fit the 2010 trail rack?

2014+ all have the same side rails, until you get to those idiot baskets on the '19+ TRDs. I know there were some differences in the early 5th gen OEM racks, might want to contact Rago and ask them.

 

[Steve S]

They're as quiet if not more so than OEM. OEM allow airflow under the bars and are widely spaced apart. These are very low profile, enough that I was initially concerned about them flexing into the roof. They don't, even with my not so small self on them. Mount your accessories during installation though, because even if you could get a nut under the bars after they're mounted, you'd have no way to tighten it!



2014+ all have the same side rails, until you get to those idiot baskets on the '19+ TRDs. I know there were some differences in the early 5th gen OEM racks, might want to contact Rago and ask them.

Thanks. These look very interesting and may be a future purchase.

 

[spoonmectr]

RPM Fab

 

[CITYRNR]

RagoRails are!

The OEM rails have an arch to them, RagoRails are flat all the way across the top so the highest point is actually the plastic cover on the sharkfin antenna. They're very sturdy and have plenty of places to anchor a tie down, or bolt accessories onto. They're also half the cost and build time of a rack.



For reference, there's a Gobi on the 4Runner in the background.

I own these [MENTION=122201]Friggin Idiot[/MENTION] and agree they are a great option. I was asking if there are 7/8 or full length roof racks that lower than the stock rails. I barely fit in my garage so buying a roof rack without knowing if it will make me taller is a risk.

 

[csw2001]

quoting myself from the from the SSO thread:

For the OP, you were concerned about height. I measured my SSO roof rack on a 2018 TRDOR leveled with stock sized Procomp AT's. The highest point from the ground is 73 1/4" which is at the second cross bar from the front. I believe stock with the factory roof rails is 72".

Aside from the no drill appeal, and the option to keep the sunroof functionality, this allows me at some point in the future to do a lift and put on meatier tires but still squeeze into my work garage at 78".

 

[FinntheT4R]

If you're looking for low profile, do not go with Front Runner. I love my FR rack BUT it does add some considerable height. I have a very mild lift (2 inches roughly) and have this rack and I can only fit in a minimum 6'8" garage.