Rack to replace factory on 4runner

[Mike S]

I friend who is a riverguide is looking for a very rugged rack to replace the factory rack on his 4runner, he needs to carry kayaks through Mongolia.

Any great - non-custom - ideas?

Thanks

Mike

 

[teotwaki]

I friend who is a riverguide is looking for a very rugged rack to replace the factory rack on his 4runner, he needs to carry kayaks through Mongolia.

Any great - non-custom - ideas?

Thanks

Mike

All a matter of MONEY

African Outback through Slee or an ARB

 

[Nullifier]

depending on how many kayaks a Thule rack should work fine. Plus if he wants to carry a spare tower for just in case times they are small and easy to stow in a parts bag.

 

[Mike S]

If he removes the roof rack, are there any after-market racks the will fit using the same mounting holes?

Thanks

M

 

[SOAZ]

If he removes the factory cross bars and just keeps the stringers, runners, sliding mounting spot, whatever its called he can use Yakima or Thule.
I just got some Thule ones that slide right into the rails.
He can get two cross bars with the mounts and towers for under 200.
If its a "huge" load then going with three cross bars as someone mentioned seems like a good way to be safe. unk03:

 

[jeffryscott]

Hi Mike,

I took off my factory rails and added these ( http://www.prolineracks.com/proline-roof-end-track-slats.html ) in 72-inch length and use Yakima (4 of the pre-Control Towers) per side. I've got the tent mounted, sometimes, and have a 2-foot "basket" up front for extra storage.

Works pretty well. I was concerned about how secure this setup would be, but at the Trophy last year, nothing shifted during the closed course:smiley_drive:

This has given me the whole roof to work with, versus 2/3rds.

Attached is a pic ...

 

[Mike S]

Nice. Thank you all.

Of course I know about the 'usual' options - Thule and Yakima, etc. I was looking for the beefy total replacement package.

I appreciate all your replies.

 

[offroad_nomad]

Jeff,

If you have some spare time this weekend, would you mind taking some more close-up shots of your aftermarket rails, Yakima towers and the rack? That's a nice set-up and may work out for me too. Thanks.

Hi Mike,

I took off my factory rails and added these ( http://www.prolineracks.com/proline-roof-end-track-slats.html ) in 72-inch length and use Yakima (4 of the pre-Control Towers) per side. I've got the tent mounted, sometimes, and have a 2-foot "basket" up front for extra storage.

Works pretty well. I was concerned about how secure this setup would be, but at the Trophy last year, nothing shifted during the closed course:smiley_drive:

This has given me the whole roof to work with, versus 2/3rds.

Attached is a pic ...