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.
@davileett12243 ай бұрын
Yea, poor looking design for the mounting into the roof, is a pass for me too.
@PetePoorman Жыл бұрын
Are there recommended torque values for any of the fasteners?
@EricBurcham273 ай бұрын
Do you have a video explaining the differences between the usage of your Modular’s rack and this low profile rack. Thank you and I’m sure this has been answered before.
@cruzinthruspace5 ай бұрын
So when I'm mounting stuff to the crossbars do I have to unscrew each crossbar to slide in the bracket or bolts?
@jk8897 Жыл бұрын
Any info about highspeed wind noise?
@Kristian_Saile10 ай бұрын
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!
@westcottdesigns10 ай бұрын
It will allow for tilt and full function. Some people do remove the cross bar for full visibility when looking out through the sun roof
@Kristian_Saile10 ай бұрын
@@westcottdesigns awesome, thanks so much!
@thephilosophyofbeing Жыл бұрын
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!
@westcottdesigns Жыл бұрын
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.
@thephilosophyofbeing Жыл бұрын
@@westcottdesigns Thank you! I live in Mesa and will hopefully be contacting you soon!
@soeun10 ай бұрын
Any issues with leakage? Using the silicone gets me nervous. I live in rainy Seattle and the 4runner is left outside all day.
@westcottdesigns10 ай бұрын
If they are sealed correctly and there will be no problem at all.
@hypebeast_3056 Жыл бұрын
What cleaner spray did you apply and silicone you used ?
@westcottdesigns Жыл бұрын
I like to use simple green. For silicone I like to use RTV Permatex in a black or clear
@hypebeast_3056 Жыл бұрын
I live in Florida would running the red one be better for the heat ?
@EPiQ_cR Жыл бұрын
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!
@juliogarciaguirre99022 жыл бұрын
Awesome !! I want one for my truck 😢
@scotthurst1280 Жыл бұрын
Do you guys have any suggestions for kayak carriers? Ones that work with rack obviously.
@onintrie224 Жыл бұрын
can i still open my sunroof with this low profile roof rack?
@westcottdesigns Жыл бұрын
Yes because the sun roof goes in the roof not on top of the roof.
@onintrie224 Жыл бұрын
what i meant was, would the cross bars not interfere when i open the sunroof?
@danielvelez3431 Жыл бұрын
What is the weight capacity for this low profile roof rack?
@westcottdesigns Жыл бұрын
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.
@burronorteno Жыл бұрын
Are you going to make a 3/4 roof rack?
@agentwolffe2 жыл бұрын
If I had the TRD Pro Rack what hardware do I use to secure the rack to the vehicle?
@westcottdesigns2 жыл бұрын
We use the OEM standard roof rack bolts with the factory rubber washers
@agentwolffe2 жыл бұрын
@@westcottdesigns do I need to buy that from Toyota then? Is there a reason you guys don’t provide them?
@westcottdesigns2 жыл бұрын
@@agentwolffe 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
@jcb2205 Жыл бұрын
@@westcottdesigns so I will need to also purchase the factory bolts from Toyota since mine is going on a trd pro?
@snoozeflu Жыл бұрын
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.
@rudetoy826410 ай бұрын
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
@soledadmonstabreh2 жыл бұрын
Should I put some anti-seize on the crossbar/side panel bolts since it will be exposed
@westcottdesigns2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to. We have not had any problem with them over the last couple of years.
@Zezixx Жыл бұрын
Is this the low-pro one?
@westcottdesigns Жыл бұрын
Yes👍
@bonifaciomagdiwang169711 ай бұрын
How about the Rusting issues?
@westcottdesigns11 ай бұрын
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😉
@RolexDSSD2 жыл бұрын
Bad ass roof rack!!
@rudetoy826410 ай бұрын
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
@cruzinthruspace5 ай бұрын
Nope
@ratmosphere Жыл бұрын
$1,500 rack and you still have to silicone. Huge pass
@westcottdesigns Жыл бұрын
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/