Victory 4x4 Full Length Roof Rack Product Review

[matoolie]

I just installed it after trying to decide between SSO, Prinsu and Victory 4x4. Everything is good to go. No missing pieces and everything fit with no issues. Fit and finish is great. I stepped across all the bars and it held my weight fine. The aluminum bars did bed a little in the middle but loads will be distributed across evenly. I give the product a 10 across the board with the minor exception that the rear faring is a little too close to the roof of the 4runner. When loaded up I feel like it will rub. This was easily fixed by adding pieces of the extra faring rubber protector (from the front faring) to the pointy spots. Bottom line: High quality and lightweight product at a competitive price. Also barely any noticeable wind noise...or MPG drop (maybe .5 mpg?)

I had an issue where rear fairing would hit the roof in certain wind conditions even in the highest position. I saw the 90 bends at the ends for mounting were actually more than 90 and caused the the center of the fairing to be drawn down and closer to the roof when mounting bolts were tightened. I Placed the two end bends in a vice and made the bends 90 degrees. Now fairing is not drawn down and has plenty of clearance even without the rubber molding. I wanted to avoid using the rubber molding as I was concerned It would scratch the roof over time due to dirt working it’s way under it.

 

[oldmarsh]

very nice rack

 

[tacoyota]

I had an issue where rear fairing would hit the roof in certain wind conditions even in the highest position. I saw the 90 bends at the ends for mounting were actually more than 90 and caused the the center of the fairing to be drawn down and closer to the roof when mounting bolts were tightened. I Placed the two end bends in a vice and made the bends 90 degrees. Now fairing is not drawn down and has plenty of clearance even without the rubber molding. I wanted to avoid using the rubber molding as I was concerned It would scratch the roof over time due to dirt working it’s way under it.

Oh that is an interesting observation. I will have to check it out and maybe bend and remount the rear faring.

 

[SnowYeti]

The fairing rests on the roof by design. If it is adjusted up away from the roof, it will contact the roof at high speeds, so to prevent that, it is adjusted all the way down to prevent flexing. We include the edge trim to protect the paint, but as an extra procaution, you can also do what [MENTION=140792]halflife78[/MENTION] did and add clear paint protecting vinyl beneath it as well.

Curious why you chose edge trim with the extruded rubber on the end vs on the bottom to provide more supported cushioning with it being between the fairing edge and roof

 

[IL4runner]

I received my Victory4x4 rack and installed it this weekend. Overall its a nice rack and was easy to assemble/mount. My rack had 2 issues. One of the side pieces had a hole not drilled for the rear valance. The other issue was with the coating. Again on a side piece coating was missing in a couple places. I can post pics if anyone is interested.

 

[Kirium]

Any new updates here with anyone else and the Victory 4x4 Full Length?

It's funny, the toughest decision I'm having is which roof rack to buy.

I really like the Front Runner Rack, but without a roof rack I just don't like the overall look of the front runner as I feel it's just too flat. So the Prinsu/Victory/SSO all physically look the same to me.

Gobi is definitely different but the lead time is ridiculous. I found one locally but it's a Ranger and not a Stealth and I just don't see it fitting in my garage.

 

[cmagor]

4 runner roof rack

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We really appreciate it. The 4Runner is looking great! I'm looking forward to more build photos.

If anyone else is interested in a roof rack, send me a message and I can get you set up!

Hey there, I'd like to purchase one asap. How long should it take to arrive? Also, what's the best discount you're offering right now?

 

[SteadFAST 4Runner]

What about wind noise? Most racks make so much noise they make having a bluetooth phone useless because it sounds like a jet is flying above you.

 

[IL4runner]

What about wind noise? Most racks make so much noise they make having a bluetooth phone useless because it sounds like a jet is flying above you.

In town I don't notice any wind noise. On the highway its very minimal and with the radio on I do not hear anything.

 

[Victory 4x4]

Hey there, I'd like to purchase one asap. How long should it take to arrive? Also, what's the best discount you're offering right now?

15-20 business days! Use code FORVICTORY for 10% off!

 

[itr1275]

Two questions:

1. Is there any difference in wind noise?
2. Does it impede your sun roof operation (assuming you have one)?

 

[Peepew]

Has anyone had any issues/success running a RTT on the 3/4 rack??

 

[Mountaindoc]

Discount Code

15-20 business days! Use code FORVICTORY for 10% off!

Tried to use the FORVICTORY code tonight and said it was invalid, is that still an active discount? Thanks! Looking to pickup the full length roof rack

 

[Victory 4x4]

Tried to use the FORVICTORY code tonight and said it was invalid, is that still an active discount? Thanks! Looking to pickup the full length roof rack

Sorry, it is no longer active. You can use coupon code FIVE or give the sales team a call!

 

[BRemley]

Looks good. Wondering if I could mount a Thule box on the rack. The bars look like they'd accommodate the clamps but I wonder about clearance. Anybody else put a box on their rack?

 

[Squegles]

Looks good. Wondering if I could mount a Thule box on the rack. The bars look like they'd accommodate the clamps but I wonder about clearance. Anybody else put a box on their rack?

Wondering the same thing. Thinking about throwing a Yakima SkyBox 12 up there because it has the flat bottom with clamps but unsure if it will scrape the roof.

 

[Woodsy4Runner]

Sun Roof

Does this affect the sun roof? I'm wanting a rack and looking.

 

[1Louder]

Does this affect the sun roof? I'm wanting a rack and looking.

Full-size work works just fine. You can either remove the two bars over the sunroof or just the one over the middle. The rear one just clears the sunroof when it is in the up position. I just installed this one last night.

 

[Runnin4MO]

Is there any info on the weight it can handle? I'll be using this to get 4x8 sheets of wood and 2x4s and such every now and again.

+1 for a current coupon code :ranger:

 

[smeerun]

Is there any info on the weight it can handle? I'll be using this to get 4x8 sheets of wood and 2x4s and such every now and again.

+1 for a current coupon code :ranger:

On the Q&A section of the Victory 4x4 Roof Rack page someone asked this question and this was their answer:

Toyota rates the 4Runner roof with a factory rack at "Max load 165 lbs evenly distributed." Our rack itself can handle significantly more weight than that, and we've had 250 lbs dynamic weight on it without issue, static capacity is certainly well above that. All these weight will be at your discretion as they are above Toyota "recommended" capacities. If you need more information please contact us directly at [email protected]