Thank you for explaining the difference between this one and their other model.
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@InGratitudeIam6 ай бұрын
To prevent water intrusion, I was told to put RTV on everything connecting the rack to the roof. So, where the brackets meet the washers and spacers, all around the bolts (it makes a great anti-seize), both sides of the metal and rubber washers, the spacers - top, bottom, inside, the bottom of the channel around the openings... Water can travel in the most annoying ways possible especially at highway speeds. The other thing I was told concerning those front feet that don't bolt into the roof, you need to lift the rack a bit (1/4" to 3/8") with towels acting as shims, set the feet down on the roof and then remove the towels so that there is more downward pressure on the front of the rack. At highway speeds, the rack will want to lift, and this step helps to keep the rack firmly planted on the roof. Otherwise, the front portion of the rack can flutter and cause damage to the paint as well as make an annoying noise. YMMV.
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
I did a similar method with the front brackets. I installed the bolts just before snug and set my gun up on them. I shoved the back of my hand under the side rail at the very front and forced it up with my fingers (I have super hero-like finger strength) Then, I moved the bracket down with the allen head socket on the gun and tightened the bolts. I have absolutely zero movement after testing. With the RTV, I overfilled when I injected it down. So the only places I don't really have the RTV is under the washers on top of the bracket and on the base where the rubber weatherstripping is cut away for the "feet". I will definitely be adding more at the bracket feet location. I'm not convinced I really need it under the top washers but if installing again it certainly couldn't hurt. At this point I don't want to disturb the cured RTV. Thanks for the feedback, and hopefully others installing will read you comment as I did not include that in the video.
@InGratitudeIam6 ай бұрын
@@AZOverland2017 I did not know that. Excellent idea!
@smithncompany4 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great install video. Super helpful. I ended up building the rack on the ground and lifting it onto the rig. But the details you provided were super helpful whichever way someone chooses to go with it.
@AZOverland20173 ай бұрын
Glad it worked out well for you. Yes, assembling on the ground is great if you have someone to help get it up there. It becomes especially challenging with short people and a lift vehicle 😆
@juystafanreview2532Ай бұрын
In case anyone is wondering. The Torque for the down bolts are 4 ft lb.
@AZOverland2017Ай бұрын
Thank you
@kennygp200419 күн бұрын
Great video thank you! Im so torn between this rack, Sherpa Crestone, Cali Raised, Wescott Design, and the Backwoods Adventure Drifter rack. Leaning towards the Sherpa Crestone but for the same price I can get the Cali Raised with the 40" light bar. All im using it for is recovery gear and storage up top but that could change down the road.
@AZOverland201719 күн бұрын
All good racks. Hard to decide with so many options
@monmouthunitedsc58546 ай бұрын
Been eyeballing the this new version. Definitely seems worth the price.
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
I purchased it on Black Friday. I originally bought the regular version and my brother convinced me to go with the Pro. Glad I did.
@TheMonaHeecanOutdoors6 ай бұрын
Looks great! cant wait to see what's to come
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have a big change coming this month and that will result in several more
@InGratitudeIam6 ай бұрын
Nice rack! You make DIY look easy and fun. This version is a definite improvement over their previous version. It certainly looks better than what you had before. I think the dynamic load capacity of the roof itself is about one-half of what your new rack can handle, but there are no official specs required by NHTSA so it's hard to say. Regardless, no more jumping sand dunes for you, young man! On a more serious note, you might consider installing the additional crossmember. Certain tents and other equipment require a little more support and you aren't losing anything by having it installed. So, welcome to "The Dark Side." There's no turning back, Anthony! Before too long, I'm sure you'll need to regear your front and rear diffs. That's the way 4Runner ownership goes. It's an insidious, but wonderful affliction! :))
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
I actually have 8 of the 9 crossbars in now. I had to save a little weight by not installing the 9th:) The re-gear is moving very high on my list especially after hat I just did after the rack install...
@InGratitudeIam6 ай бұрын
@@AZOverland2017 I didn't catch what the weight of this rack is. You certainly have an excellent one now!
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
@@InGratitudeIam About 70 lbs
@Grimdegn6 ай бұрын
Looks great. Love the weight capacity
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
It definitely allows for more mounting options. RTT or whatever
@M.L.M.L.M.LАй бұрын
Where do you get trim to protect the paint on the underside of the deflector?
@AZOverland2017Ай бұрын
It was included with the rack
@MrFreddarama4 ай бұрын
I'm looking to install 3/8 antenna mounts on each side of the rack. Do they sell these for this rack? If so would the rack make a solid connection to ground or are ground straps required? Thankd
@AZOverland20174 ай бұрын
Good questions. I would contact the CBI directly with those questions. The mounting locations an options ae so wide that even if the antenna mounts are not made specifically, I would think you can certainly find hardware to make it work
@thesecondhalf58236 ай бұрын
another great install vid. All said and done, would you install it again that way?
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
Sure would. There a a few things I'd change, but the overall install went smoothly. Of course filming it took an extra few hours...
@mtalha9094 ай бұрын
How’s the wind noise on this pro model?
@AZOverland20174 ай бұрын
Very minimal. I don't really hear it over the sound of my tires😁
@mosthated8190Ай бұрын
Does this Prinsu Pro w 40” cutout come with the LED Bar Brackets? Or do you have to purchase separately?
@AZOverland201729 күн бұрын
All Light bars that I've looked at come with their own mounting brackets which should work in the supplied Prinsu slotted crossbar
@jakemurphy20925 ай бұрын
Can you open the back hatch of the 4runner without the roof rack interfering?
@AZOverland20175 ай бұрын
Yes. Right now my Westcott ladder does hit the left storage box at a certain height but I just need to slide them forward a little and there wont be an issue.
@smithncompany4 ай бұрын
It actually clearances better than my original Prinsu rack. My hatch slightly bumped the old rack on full open. Now it's free and clear.
@jerrylunday99775 ай бұрын
Great video! First time watching your channel. I just received my pro rack today for my Tacoma and I too, will be installing it by myself. Your video provided great insight to the process since nothing is yet available on the Prinsu website. I am curious, however, as to what possible install steps you might do differently? TIA
@AZOverland20175 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I think I would do it very similarly. If I had to do it again. I would probably add more of the silicone in and around the bolts. I think it'll be easier to install on a Tacoma since it's not as long as the 4Runner roof. You might want to consider when installing the inner rails on the outer rails to clip one side with a spring clamp that'll hold it in place while putting a bolt through the other side. That was probably the hardest part for me. Is putting the two rails together with how long they were? I had to stretch to get a bolt in but very doable either way. Good luck with the install. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. You can always email me if you need more details brothersadventuresllc@gmail.com
@mryikes96026 ай бұрын
What’s with the double sided tape? Is that going to peel off after a while?
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
I'm not concerned about it. There are different strengths for this sort of tape. This is on the stronger end of that range. In addition, if you are work the side rails up in a position when tightening the front bracket bolts then lower the rails down, it sits VERY tight on the bracket and tape. There is zero movement up front.
@CaptainSkidmark744 ай бұрын
I dig the rack, but wondering why the extrusion behind the wind deflector is silver anodized and not black like the rest?
@AZOverland20174 ай бұрын
That's a great question that I wish I knew. It's not visually noticeable once installed, but yes, why silver?
@CaptainSkidmark744 ай бұрын
I agree it does look concealed. Great video, sub'd!
@daveshear5 ай бұрын
What ladder do you have? Thanks for the video!
@AZOverland20175 ай бұрын
It's the Westcott Designs. I did a video on the install for that as well.
@cw50must6 ай бұрын
Looks good
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tonyhernandez34335 ай бұрын
Can moonroof still be up and not hit on a 2024 4Runner ?
@AZOverland20175 ай бұрын
I don't have an accurate answer for that. I would contact them to get a definitive answer.
@joshlucio49145 ай бұрын
About how long did it take you to install by yourself ?
@AZOverland20175 ай бұрын
If I wasn't filming, it would have taken about 2 hours.
@lokithebelgianmalinois29596 ай бұрын
Can I go up there?
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
I have to build a platform up there for pups to watch the stars.
@ebikesandstuff14756 ай бұрын
👏👏
@AZOverland20176 ай бұрын
🙏
@seanisajerk834 ай бұрын
I ordered one but none of the brackets are marked in anyway so I’m trying to figure out which one is which
@AZOverland20174 ай бұрын
Is it definitely the PRO version you bought? If so, the numbers should be laser cut in the brackets
@LastToFail5 ай бұрын
Are you on IG? i did a quick search but couldnt find you! But i swear i think i passed you about 2 weeks back while driving hahah
@AZOverland20175 ай бұрын
Yes. @AZOverlsnd2021 I'm not very active there. Whereabouts did you think you saw me?