YotaPilot
Adventurer
I have been researching a lot of different racks to put on top of my shell on my 2001 Tacoma DC. I think I have pretty much decided to go with Rhino Rack due to price and accessories they have. What I am having trouble deciding is how to mount the racks on my shell.
I have ruled out gutter mounts, and rhino rack doesn't make them anyway.
I am trying to decide between track mounts or pad mounts.
The advantage I seen with track mount is the flexibility is being able to move the rack to facilitate different size loads. I can also add another crossbar daily easily if I needed to. The disadvantage I see is having to put more holes in the shell to mount the actual track system. I am not sure how much drilling is required though.
Does anyone have experience with either type of system? What do you see as the pros and cons to each.
Track system - Rhino Rack Kit # Y01-120 $319

Pad Mount System - Rhino Rack Kit # Y04-250 $295

I have ruled out gutter mounts, and rhino rack doesn't make them anyway.
I am trying to decide between track mounts or pad mounts.
The advantage I seen with track mount is the flexibility is being able to move the rack to facilitate different size loads. I can also add another crossbar daily easily if I needed to. The disadvantage I see is having to put more holes in the shell to mount the actual track system. I am not sure how much drilling is required though.
Does anyone have experience with either type of system? What do you see as the pros and cons to each.
Track system - Rhino Rack Kit # Y01-120 $319

Pad Mount System - Rhino Rack Kit # Y04-250 $295
