Roof rack questions

[bluesquirrel]

Hello all. I'm new here, and have spent a little time searching posts about roof racks and roof storage.

I just bought a used 100 LC,and will be making my own roof rack. I'm looking for experienced opinions on the operational differences between a flat rack and a basket type rack (~6" tall). Which is best, more versatile? Why?

 

[colorado matt]

flat rack might get you in the garage where a basket may not .... basket seems to be able to use a variety of brackets to attach things to it (awning ,lights .shovel axe jack) ... personally I like baskets just because I do ... you can kind of cram things up against the edges and strap it down easier than a flat rack .... but never had a flat rack so what do I know ... that's all I got ... Matt

 

[downhill]

Flat racks are great for hauling lumber home from Lowes. Baskets really help keep things on your truck on rough roads.

 

[krick3tt]

Since you are making your own you could make a flat rack with the ability to add sides to make it a basket for travel. There are so many options with a rack you make it bogles the imagination so that yours might be one that inspires others.
I have a '07 LR3 with a Front Runner full length rack that allows me to travel the way I want ...but looking back, if I had made one that would allow a RTT it could have been much better.

 

[bluesquirrel]

Actually, overhead clearance will be an issue. Plus I have a sunroof model truck...
Thx for the input!