Any 3rd gen 4runners running the Gobi rack?

[maclean216]

Anyone seen these in person yet?

Just wondering how these would compare to the BajaRack.

More info:
http://www.gobitoyota.com/96-4runner.htm

 

[shawkins]

I didn't know Gobi made a 3rd gen rack, did they just come out with it? I like it, but it would take a few subtle modifications to fit my needs perfectly. I like that it is a full length rack, which is what I want.

Got a price on it?

 

[nater]

I would guess the price is ~300 for the ladder, and ~1500 for the rack... That is based off other racks they make of a similar size

 

[maclean216]

Gobi ranger rack.

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

Are you having to drill into the roof to get the mounts in the front? I like the way it looks but the Gobi racks are pricey!!

 

[go4aryd]

Are you having to drill into the roof to get the mounts in the front? I like the way it looks but the Gobi racks are pricey!!

My gobi gets used all the time - by used I mean someone is walking on it either as a photo platform, to use the mounted TentCot, to just to relax on beach chairs to enjoy the view. In fact, I recently removed my RTT to the trailer just to have the rack more readily accessible again. You are right, they are pricy, but I didn't buy it for looks, just function.

 

[nater]

Are you having to drill into the roof to get the mounts in the front? I like the way it looks but the Gobi racks are pricey!!

I read the install instructions... It appears the front legs are adhesive mount

 

[OldSven]

That's a nice rack:elkgrin: I like that built in tire mount up there, beats the old tie down method.

 

[CYi5]

ooo finally they come out with one for the 3rd gens..and a ladder too? Now a tent cot is actually a viable alternative up there for us.

 

[BIGdaddy]

I read the install instructions... It appears the front legs are adhesive mount

that would scare me. 1500 bucks for an adhesive mount rack? :Wow1:


maybe its super-dooper strong.

 

[Cackalak Han]

Wow, $1500? Couldn't you get a custom rack for that much? I don't know much about racks, so forgive the ignorance, but just seems like a lot of dough.

 

[CYi5]

Wow, $1500? Couldn't you get a custom rack for that much? I don't know much about racks, so forgive the ignorance, but just seems like a lot of dough.

I think that price would be warranted if a person was actually loading a lot of gear up there frequently, on an actual long distance, long duration overland trip. For the other 90% of us who do short infrequent trips, the numbers just don't add up .

 

[maclean216]

The Gobi site says they are rated for 300lbs driving load and 600lbs static load. How does that compare to other racks?

I think part of the high price is they are made in the USA and target the "high-end" crowd.

 

[shawkins]

They are no doubt a high quality product...but that $1500 price tag, ouch. One could buy a tubing bender and build one yourself for that much and probably be money ahead if you already have a welder.

What material are these made out of? Are they powder coated?

 

[BIGdaddy]

The Gobi site says they are rated for 300lbs driving load and 600lbs static load. How does that compare to other racks?

I think part of the high price is they are made in the USA and target the "high-end" crowd.

wow, thats a very good rating. I'm impressed.

Agreed on the pricepoint factors.