Looks great, seems like a strong build quality but where I think all aftermarket roof racks fall short is the seals for mounting solutions where the OEM has a 3 proof seal from leaking. This setup is pooling all the water in the factory location not to mention your exposing the rubber seals on the nuts to the elements, until I see these issues addressed to be waterproof set and forget its a pass for now.
Would love to see a rubber standoff solution for the roof mounting points somewhat akin to the Sherpa racks. Otherwise this is a really clean looking install!
Will this work with an iKamper RTT? Or would I need the taller version? Also given that the RTT takes up all of the up top real estate of the rack, what would be options for side mounting a couple other accessories? Thank you!
Many different options but IKamper will work on both the low profile and the modular rack. If you are running the ladder then you will need to push the camper forward so clear the ladder when hatch is open.
About the pull the trigger on one of your lift kits and leaning towards this rack for my wife’s new rig. Two questions, will the sunroof still be able to tilt up? Secondly, can a crossbar be removed to allow for open air over the sunroof? Thanks!
Is there a reason people do not install the two long side rails to the roof first then install all of the cross bars? I always see people build the entire rack on the ground first and then bolt the assembled rack to the roof.
You’ve got 9 chances of scratching the roof when you installing cross bars. Assemble the whole rack on the ground give you visual clue if something not align correctly and remedy the problem where you can reach it. Some 4x4 are very tall and difficult to assemble piece parts on vehicle smooth top
@@WolffeKid We will send you some. I’m going to change our web site so people that are ordering our rack for their pro model 4Runners there will be a drop down. This will fix the problem. We will get it out Tuesday for you👍 Happy Holidays to you and your family
The stand off brackets seem too short. Moisture from rain, carwash, etc will accumulate and cause paint damage at the small gaps on two side rails and vehicle body
More then the roof on the 4Runner! But the roof starts to change shape at the mounting points at about 700lbs. We are going to do a failure test on the roof rack and should be around 1700-1800 lbs.
No rusting issue. The roof rack is aluminum. You mean the discoloring of the stainless bolts? That’s the black oxide coating that changes color. The nice thing is we are one of those companies that cares about our customers so we just send them new ones😉
It’s $899.00 and with shipping $1099. not sure where you got $1500?? And hey, our racks aren’t for everyone. westcottdesigns.net/product/toyota-4runner-5th-gen-lo-pro-roof-rack/
