What do you like/dislike about your roof rack?

[jp.vegas]

Any chance you have a picture of your fuel can holder on your rack? I've got the same fuel holder and a Prinsu rack but just can't settle on a solution to mount it securely.

I'll go snap some and post them here in a bit, need to get through this meeting.

 

[tjones2k9]

If anyone wants to do me a favor, I’d love to see pictures and/or measurements if you have a ladder with the lift gate open. When the lift gate is opened, how much room do you have between the ladder and the shark fin? (Yes I know the ladder isn’t in the middle, but if it was.. how much clearance?)

Or if it's easier, how far above the hatch does your ladder mount/rails stick up?

 

[CGRBR]

Prinsu - I just purchased the 3/4 roof rack for my 2021 4runner... in reading this comment, I'm a bit curious to know how much noise it makes and wondering about the crossbars having give... is it worth it for me to still get?

I'm looking for something I could eventually attach a simple roof top tent to (nothing too crazy) and for now will use it for storage when camping. I have been searching around and also considered an LFD rack (being I'm an everyday city driver as well). Yakima, Thule, Frontrunner were not as low profile that I want.

Also looking for feedback on roof racks...

I did just get the Bajarack Ladder as well...

 

[jp.vegas]

Any chance you have a picture of your fuel can holder on your rack? I've got the same fuel holder and a Prinsu rack but just can't settle on a solution to mount it securely.

I didn't use the Bajarack mounting clamps as those are obviously meant to be used with their tubular racks. I had the same can carrier on my 4th gen with a Bajarack and I was happy with it. I figured I could just substitute their hardware for the standard t-nut and bolt set up used to mount other stuff on the 80/20 extrusion. I moved some rails around to make sure it was supported at both ends and in the middle, and it worked like a charm. I've already put a few hundred miles offroad with full fuel cans on it, including some vicious washboard, and it's been flawless. No issues carrying the weight or rattling etc.

Hope these help...

 

[tjones2k9]

More pics in my build thread if you are interested. Good luck!

How is the black anodize holding up in the sun? I hear it can turn purple over time. I won’t be lucky enough to park in a garage regularly.

Same for all you Sherpa owners, or anyone else using the black anodized aluminum. How’s the color holding up?

 

[jp.vegas]

How is the black anodize holding up in the sun? I hear it can turn purple over time. I won’t be lucky enough to park in a garage regularly.

Same for all you Sherpa owners, or anyone else using the black anodized aluminum. How’s the color holding up?

I park outside. In the Vegas sun. Took those pics above today, rack has been on for about seven months. Looks as good now as day one. Guess we’ll see what happens over time, but I’ve had plenty of powered coated and anodized stuff outside over the years and as long as it’s quality work, it should be stable.

 

[T4R_Canuck]

I didn't use the Bajarack mounting clamps as those are obviously meant to be used with their tubular racks. I had the same can carrier on my 4th gen with a Bajarack and I was happy with it. I figured I could just substitute their hardware for the standard t-nut and bolt set up used to mount other stuff on the 80/20 extrusion. I moved some rails around to make sure it was supported at both ends and in the middle, and it worked like a charm. I've already put a few hundred miles offroad with full fuel cans on it, including some vicious washboard, and it's been flawless. No issues carrying the weight or rattling etc.

Hope these help...

Thanks man, appreciate the photos! That's basically the exact idea I had, except on the drivers side above the fuel door. Glad to hear it's held up to some offroad use, that was actually my major hesitation due to how heavy it would be with 2 full fuel cans.