EASY + AFFORDABLE 4Runner Roof Rack & MOLLE Panels

[@Gowaduv]

When I installed the fender flares on my Tundra I bought some 1 inch 3M clear vinyl tape to go between the paint and the flare. Anything not directly bolted to the car, like the front roof fairing, is gonna vibrate and rub but the vinyl is a cheap sacrifice. Bring it over and I'll buff it out 😁 Now I need to convince my darling that her 4Runner roof rack needs an update 😄

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for the advice. A very good idea for the future. I think most of the scratch would buff out except for one tiny spot were the paint wore all the way through. I need to touch it up soon.

[@Gowaduv]

@@JasonExplainsThings That is a bummer :( Sounds like the makings of a future video "how to use Toyota single-stage touch up paint" 😂

[@sudonickx]

Can't believe Toby wouldn't install the molle panel. What a freeloader

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I know!

[@NilesProductions]

I think your Overland DIY videos are my favorite on your channel. Keep making them and I'll keep watching...

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Next week will be a home DIY video, but after that it's back to trucks in the woods for this year's Christmas video. 🙂

[@NilesProductions]

@@JasonExplainsThings I'll be watching

[@damuckster68x]

Ive been wanting to do a roof rack on my '21 ORP but ive seen mixed opinions on that they screw up your Sirius XM reception. Do you know if this is true or not?

[@whitstroben589]

Kinda expensive. $200 for one Molle Panel. Great video though, thanks!

[@Psittac20]

Those cross bars don't look as strong as the T channel aluminum on my sherpa equipment company

[@bradkarm1]

Keep the 4Runner videos coming! I remember in a past video you gave a shout out to a KZbinr and mentioned that you were copying them. Well guess what, I’m copying you. Tires ✅ LFD Bars ✅ RTT ✅ Can’t wait for the flooding and bizarre weather to stop so we can finally get out and start exploring with our 4Runner. Thanks for putting out such great content!!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome Brad! Copy away… we’re all here to help each other out and have fun.

[@davestewart9146]

I was thinking the same thing with the white spacers, of course you could always paint them, great video 👍😁

[@NilesProductions]

Rack with the traction boards looks pretty slick. Nice install video :)

[@wadeduvall7026]

Absolutely wild how terrible it looked without the rack.

[@nitty728]

Jason drops another great video! Really loved this one!

[@k31rifleman]

Your green first aid bag on your side rack. Where did you get that?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I found it on Amazon I believe. Sorry don’t have a link because I’ve had it for years.

[@Lord_Sithis]

Definitely going to pick up those MOLLE panels

[@ruiz4251]

Looking good It's getting there!

[@josephmettes9147]

Definitely a good mod when the only complaint you have is the color of something small haha. Thanks for the video Jason, God bless!

[@jerrodsmith2679]

Wrap the spacer in electrical tape! But yea Victory should just powder coat them like the panel itself.

[@ianewhall]

Really enjoy the vids. I'm starting the process of upgrading my 4R (2019) and want to get out in Central WA. I'm on the westside of the mountains, but it's not THAT far.

[@lostagain2992]

I know this is old but black shrink tubing would fix the spacer issue.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That's a great idea. I might take it apart and do that.

[@philv930]

I have the same model 4Runner, and every time I watch your videos I spend money LOL

[@ivanleonardo268]

How to you hold the accessories to the MOLLE panel ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Velcro straps usually.

[@surronsd]

You can turn those white spacers black by using RIT dye too!

[@keithterry2051]

I feel like KZbin is just messing with you. Why don’t you have a half a million view on all your videos? Baffled

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Keith, I have no idea. Why a couple a year go bananas… and most sit around 1,000 is a mystery. Thankfully, I do this for fun, not for money. But if this was my job I wouldn’t complain.

[@dubprocesslbc]

For their side interior window molle, do they offer different options for the driver/passenger or are they compatible with both sides? I only noticed one on their website for the 5th ten 4runner so I am assuming itll work on both sides.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They're compatible with both sides.

[@BilalADBS]

Have the LFD cross bars faded with time? Asking for those of us who park under the sun pretty much all year round.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

We park it inside at night, but haven't noticed any fading. There have been a few little pitted spots that had surface rust that I've touched up.

[@BeachBow]

I've had several 4Runners, the latest is a 2022. Why they use the crappy plastic in the cargo area just amazes me. No matter how hard I try, sooner or later it just get's scratched up. And it doesn't take much pressure to mess them up.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah, I see what you’re saying. Adding the panels has definitely been beneficial already… even for just daily use.

[@MedAmineBakkari]

Did you experience any leaks so far?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nope.

[@BeachBow]

It looks like the forward/lower bracket blocks the space used by the cargo cover? So no cover if you use the side racks?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That’s a good question. I didn’t buy the cargo cover so I’m not sure if it’s blocked or not.

[@MacFit-AZ]

Hey, dumb question but, where do you get the hooks/straps to hook items to your Molly panels?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

All over really. Some are probably from amazon, others from the hardware store. Just simple velco straps.

[@Thegoatlockercars]

I wish there was something like this for my Ramcharger

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah… time to make friends with someone who has CNC machine!

[@PierreTigerJen]

Very nice. About the white parts , why dont you paint them black ? Just a friendly suggestion

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Definitely could.

[@PierreTigerJen]

Thank you also for your awesome ideas

[@Ariesphoenix1]

Fun video!!

[@Faknm]

Hi quick question, I want to know if I can mount rotopax on there. Will it fit?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

On the roof rack. Yeah for sure. Usually people use plates in between two cross bars. That what I plan on doing for rotopax

[@Faknm]

@@JasonExplainsThings thank you!

[@UtahNick71]

Thought you were selling the 4R

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Definitely not.

[@Yoyomanmanholla]

Crash tested? Interior panels flying fwd in a crash situation?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Watch the video about hitting a deer. 😂