Tacoma Prinsu Roof Rack Review / Tips and Tricks

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I love racks on trucks (and cars, vans, whatever). Here is a video showing some of the features of my Prinsu Design Studio Cabrack on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
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Heretic 40" Lightbar - amzn.to/2PVXpds (picture is wrong)
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With a custom FrontRunner rack system.
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Era3 Nomad Utility Case - era3armory.com/
Magpul Flannel Jacket thing - bit.ly/2SoC4GS
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MOUNTY THINGS IN THIS VIDEO
Eye nuts (tie down rings) - amzn.to/2KAqGUW
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T bolts that fit the channels - amzn.to/2p65WdJ
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RAM track balls also fit - amzn.to/2FFBB0M
Joby QD ballheads can also fit onto the bolts and work in the track system as well - amzn.to/2xdpPmQ
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[@briankubek6716]

Truck is looking sick. What a transformation from your early videos. Congratulations and keep up the great content

[@EseMismo91]

Congrats on the new house, Mike! Also, I'm really interested in the lights video you mentioned. I'd also like to see the update on the rear racks. Looking forward to those!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

man i love the pre wrap look. BRING IT BACK : )

[@hkstrongside]

Hey Mike, watched this when I first bought my taco last year and decided this was the rack for me. Happy to say I finally picked one up, assembled it and will be loading it up tomorrow! Thx bro.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Nice!

[@isaaclerner5178]

I'm 16 just bought my first car today (2002 ford f150) and i'm re-watching all your great truck vids, i'm getting a lot of good ideas. Keep up the good work!

[@isaaclerner5178]

@darkjedi351 Thanks, and its the Triton V8

[@k9leadstheway531]

Isaac Lerner truck should treat ya good. My uncle has a 01 f150 with 340k on it.

[@isaaclerner5178]

@@k9leadstheway531 Wow, I got a good Craigslist deal, mine only has 86k miles...

[@1manarmyguzman629]

I got a 01 f150 5.4... 210k n still going

[@PrepperRussell]

Isaac Lerner it’s true about the spark plugs.

[@charlievella9957]

Every time I watch one of your truck vids I contemplate buying one for the next couple days lol. Also congrats on the new house!

[@desertmulisha4776]

Buddy, just the review I needed! Great, easy to understand explanations. You covered a lot. 👊🏼

[@brighamorourke6545]

Love the Prinsu rack system. Got a full rack on my 5th gen 4runner. Holds the RTT and more!! Great video!!

[@jreg0028]

Wow Colorado is beautiful, you are a lucky guy to have that in your backyard man. I'm glad too see you taking advantage of the landscape in style, I'm jealous.

[@zackschmidt4381]

Great vid Mike! Congrats on the new pad ! And Prinsu if you are watching please make this rack for an18 f150, i will be your first customer

[@benjaminspann7795]

Love your taco bro. Always enjoy your videos on everything keep up the awesome work can't wait to see your rack on the diamondback.

[@WAITxDONTxSHOOT]

Thanks man your video pushed me towards the 2019 trd off road long bed

[@Yotasol18]

👍🏼 can’t wait to see updated video on that rack system for the diamond back. I installed the same one you had and works great but see that now you have a “rail system” I’m assuming to move the rack bases at different positions 👍🏼

[@cornmac1796]

Lovin that light bar setup, best ive seen yet

[@Gunnyk1567]

Yes please! Interior and lighting videos!

[@ericr8231]

Amazing videos man keep it up

[@earlmonteclaro9833]

Thanks for sharing your review and tips on using the Prinsu rack, Mike! Great job on the video. I'm still debating whether to get a Prinsu or a Front Runner roof rack. I do like how the Prinsu is very low profile; it can help to clear the garage gate where we live. However, getting a FRO roof rack to match the FRO bed rack setup I have on the Diamondback cover can allow for easier transfer of items back and forth between them.

[@joelely5464]

Mike, for the wingnuts holding the nomad case I'd grab a couple small rubber washers and throw them on. I doubt anything will come up through the holes like you suggested but a super inexpensive and easy piece of mind in my opinion. Great video. Keep them coming!

[@renegade7493]

Was just on the western slope for Thanksgiving and yeah it was cold compared to Vegas. Great vid. Moving, such a pain. That's when you realize how much stuff you really have.

[@Jswiss35]

Dude I just ordered my prinsu rack for the 5th gen 4runner! I’m so stoked for this rack to get here!

[@thebigempty_5792]

Thank you!!!! You answered the ONE huge question I had- how do you slide extra backer nuts into the slots- Prinsu gives no information on this on their site. It doesn’t even mention the wider openings at the ends of each bar. I had a Cali Raised bed rack on my Tacoma and ran into this problem- they said I had to plan ahead and put a bunch of the nuts in the slots before closing it up, thus having the un used ones sliding around. They eventually got me a fix, which was to use press in nut which has a small spring loaded ball bearing, you compress it and press it in, without having to slide them in from the ends. Rhino Rack uses the same in genius design of a wider opening at the bar ends. Simple yet effective

[@michaelroback5883]

Thank you so much for this video. A lot of usefull information shared. By the way, I know it has been a long, but congrats for your new house.

[@oscarortiz365]

Very good point about the light not being flush with the rack. You are definitely right about that, thx for mentioning it. Now I have to think about that and choose carefully about want kinda of light and rack to get. Thx again.

[@freddiellavore839]

Hi Mike, I really love your videos especially since I bought my 2019..I bought both Prinsu rack and light bar per your influence. Did you ever put out the wiring install video? Keep up the great vids, I’m certainly a big fan

[@Jose-eq7fe]

Saving up for this rack! Looks great

[@LuisC202]

wow that video with the snow is Awesome :).

[@voicelessghosts]

Love the Taco, congrats on the new pad

[@SBVegasAdventures]

Great video. Considering the same rack for my Tacoma so very helpful. Subscribed.

[@neverend777]

Looking forward to the lighting video. I’m trying to decide on ditch light brackets and placement. I just picked up a pair of KC highlights Flex pods and have got to mount them.

[@gonzogonz915]

Can’t wait for the lights and interior vids. 2014 4Runnr trail

[@johnconnor888]

Lovin your channel and videos - from Calgary AB

[@splatmacpuffin]

Very informative video. Looking forward to seeing how you ran the wire for the light bar.

[@Vadereas]

I really liked the video!

[@mixflip]

Tacoma is looking bad ass.

[@user-oy9sl6sb6f]

Looking forward to seeing the new house!

[@joshuacabjuan4708]

Congratulations on new house

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks Josh!

[@natewolff132]

Dude! I want a Tacoma sooo bad! Great vid

[@davidkorovnik]

Hey, you need to do a quick video to show how the wiring it’s being run off the lightbar to the truck! Plz I need it haha!

[@marlineharrold1937]

Really liked this. :D

[@gerryjimenez6125]

I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD off road I just ordered the same rack in your video.when you placed the silicone seal then the bushings to mount the rack is there a piece of oem weatherstripping in the middle of the two bolt holes in the front and rear mounting locations? How close should the custom cut weather stripping come to the bushings that the rack rests on? Great video! Please do some videos on how to wire in the light bar and grill mounted led light! Thanks again for sharing your expertise. You have a beautiful truck!

[@realpolicetalk]

Great video my friend. Trucks rule.

[@cmcer1995]

I really like this video about this roof rack and how you can mount various pieces of equipment. Do they make this same rack for the Tundra? I recently bought a 2006 Double Cab with a Leer topper and I want to mount roof rack like this on the cab too. I do plan on using some of your videos to upgrade mine. Thanks for your continued educational vids.

[@dillonreandeau4420]

Ayeee! look at those Baja Designs S2s and Squadrons! I work with like 8 other guys in Bajas headquarters building all the lights! Ive seen the difference between each offroad lighting company lights and i can honestly say baja designs has the best usage of our lumens with the LED bulbs.

[@seanhwang428]

Nice video! I was thinking of exact same thing on the diamondback cover. could you please share where and which rack track you got?

[@HighRoad317]

Great tips and overview...enjoy product videos and camping videos..

[@edgar48]

Great vid and congrats on the new house. I have a question, what is the antenna on the hood?

[@jordancompton2319]

Nice video! Is that a channel rack system you have for your bed rack? I love your rack system on the diamondback and I'm looking to do something similar but I want to make it so I can take it off and it be relatively flush when I am not using the RTT. I know you have alot going on, but can you do a video on that updated setup?

[@lizzoid]

5:39 I'm glad I'm not the only one to think about drilling holes in the drip moulding...I heard there is metal in the rubber...What did you use to drill it with...I'm in Western CO.

[@Th3unknownuser111]

Great timing with this video. Now I know what to ask the fiance for Christmas.

[@TheReligiousLeft]

Ya; interested in what you did for your rear rack system

[@peachstatedefense9615]

Awesome video man! When is the bumper video coming 🤔

[@cyanide786]

Hey Mike, great video. Could you please do a review, pros/cons video about you rooftop tent. Thanks

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Like this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-zl6Fmg819rK8

[@btuthill9653]

Mike, I didn’t see your bumper until this video. It looks great and sturdy. What type is it?

[@n6xrf]

I am looking for where to get the external loops, I think you called them rope tie downs with threads bolts that replace the screws that hold the the cross members of the rack. I went to the Amazon page, but did not see them there. Hoping they will fit the Cali raised off road roof rack I am installing, looks similar to yours, but has lighting cutouts for the side and back. Slightly taller than yours

[@anthonycoffey4699]

Not a Taco fan myself (saving for a ZR2) but your build & accessories have been spot on! Really enjoy watching your videos & getting ideas.

[@ChadChinchilla]

When you do the lighting video if you can show the output from those square pojectors. I need to get new headlights because I broke the adjuster but currently I'm thinking about the ones Tacomabeast has but hasn't released yet because I'm not a fan of the square projectors. But if they aren't awful I may reconsider.

[@rettigc13]

Any suggestions on a less expensive alternative to the Era3? I've seen some Plano rifle cases but the Era3 looks a lot deeper. Thanks in advance!

[@roadtaco3924]

great review tks.

[@joekool37]

Hey Mike! I am a new truck owner and was wondering if you had any tips for washing the truck?? Thanks!!

[@jamesallande8227]

Keep them Toyota videos coming

[@kylebacher8074]

Just came across your post great video and tips. Taking parts list to build my own roof rack. The price of the aftermarket item I'm sure I can build one cheaper. Right now the parts list is less than $200 just the labor to build.

[@matts88]

Please do a video on the ERA3 Nomad

[@reedc77]

New tail lights? Looking good!

[@DJbad9]

Did you notice any affect on your MPG with the rack? If so, how much?

[@natureofthebeast2075]

NICE! Does the rack/light bar make noise with the wind when in motion? Thx

[@GUNSnARMYRN]

Just got a 2019 Taco off road and found your channel. Giving me all kind of ideas. In some ways I think the worse thing about getting it is now I want to mod it out. Ugh. I’ve moved back from Colorado to Wisconsin so I want to be realistic in my needs and POU. Thoughts?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Really depends what you're wanting to do.

[@herman88888]

Another great video Mike, thanks for sharing ....congrats on the new home, happy holidays 😀

[@goaheadskinit]

Bro how much was your house? That's how I'd like to live sometime in the near future. Keep up the sweet videos 👍🏻

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

Damn do I love those tacomas.

[@sketchy187]

What rock sliders are those Mike? Exactly what I want on my taco

[@remi1213]

I would like to know if we can install a thule motion box on this rack and another kind of box Yakima, or Thule, etc. I ask that because the rack seem to be really close of the top! Thanks you to take time to answer me :)

[@ipodasdf]

Hey where did you get that jacket!? I love it

[@frontieroutdoors5954]

where at in Colorado are you im stationed there and when i get back from my deployment ima build.my frontier into a overland truck

[@melalcasid5406]

Nice video. Can you share the link for the tie down rings in Amazon? Thanks.

[@pogospooky]

Beautiful truck man, how many inches did you lift the truck?

[@orlandoobeso5135]

I want the same rack as your truck but I want to know if that rack can add ski racks or possibly bikes. Does that rack have some sort of attachment that can happen?

[@mattdean1982]

Mike, would this be a good option to mount an XCover in your opinion?

[@tavaresscott1957]

Just bought a 2018 Tacoma trd off road in cement grey and really thinking abt getting a prinsu roof rack

[@tavaresscott1957]

Cab rack*

[@tommytomtoes]

Do you have a video of your bed cover and bed rack? I want a bed rack but don’t want to lose my bed cover.

[@midsouthaerials7178]

Any idea if Prinsu will be running Black Friday sales for 2020? Would like one for my LX570.

[@ingmarmaul4464]

Nice Rack, like the Tacoma, but not easy to buy or maintenance in Germany, and still looking for a low profile rack for my European size pickup. Decided to build one by my own, are you able to measure the thickness of the aluminum sides (Main Rack mount) and reply to me. Thank you in advance. P.S. at the moment it is also cold Herr around 25F

[@harvmac69]

May I ask, other than the LLOD merch and videos, what do you do to afford all your cool Taco Accessories!??

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I have a full time job as a web developer, and also run a small holster company. In addition, I test, beta test, and review products for dozens of companies, so I get a lot of stuff at deep discounts or sent out for testing free of charge from time to time as well!

[@campingalan]

Hi Mike ...new taco owner here. How is the wind howl with the rack and the moon roof?

[@jestopherson]

LIGHTING AND WIRING VIDEO. Especially for the roof light bar. Anywhere else is a breeze

[@Motomurphy]

Did he post this video yet? Putting my roof rack up today. Looking for ideas on wiring my light bar

[@briancarpenter6413]

did he?

[@hammer9390]

Great video. What is device mounted on right side of hood in front of side facing LED light?

[@mcmiller233]

I would bet it is a limited range UHF/VHF antenna.

[@Sam0rama]

Do you need to get additional weather stripping or just the cab rack? Prinsu website shows you can get noise reducing edge trim for $15, is this necessary?

[@JordanHMay]

Is that a Ham radio antenna clipped to your hood? Can you tell me about that? Thank you

[@philipjohnson4915]

Did you have to up grade any thing electrical like battery or alternator and bigger gauge wires

[@shawnbilly78]

can you slap some side pod lights on the side rails? for they are side facing

[@oscarortiz365]

Do you mind telling me the models for both the rack and light that you used in your truck.?

[@markpeer9084]

Is this rack resistant to road salt? Overall any of your gear get damaged by road salt? Sadly this is a major consideration in upstate NY

[@Claybone12]

So sweet

[@Lobo59470]

Any advice if I’m going to fabricate it to fit my Corolla hatchback?

[@zacharyhuddleston5785]

Hey mike, this might be a dumb question I’m new to KZbin and the Tacoma world I just bought a 2019 trd off-road and am looking to get this roof rack but I was curious if it is loud when traveling at freeway speed as far as wind hitting it thanks for your time I’m s big fan !

[@LastLineOfDefense]

wind noise is pretty negligible.

[@MeanOneMeanOne]

Please do a review, even a quick on on the new bed "roof rack" that you mount your CVT on PLEASE!!! About to order your old one but if you have an upgrade I'd love to hear about it. Thanks again.

[@born2win7381]

Can you share with me the Rock Rails you have on that Tacoma? The Brand and where to find them.

[@bombdawg5916]

Definitely recommend the sound strip for the front! You really don't ned to try to make it fit the conture of the entire thing, just where it sits close to the roof. Without it, the wind noise was deffening!!! With it in place, it was the same as no rack at all.

[@thenerdhermit8674]

Totally agree....I had the same rack on my taco and until I got the cross slats dialed in and the sound strip in my God was the wind noise unbearable.

[@gregd4391]

I put an ARE cap on the bed of my Tacoma and it causes a noticeable increase in wind noise. Are there racks that do not cause any noticeable wind noise?

[@Willmelendz]

Is that rack quiet in the freeway/road ? Highly considering it

[@lukebrothers8748]

What about wind noise? Also did you do any extra weather stripping for noise and etc? Thanks man.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah you can order a small weather strip thing to put at the bottom of the fairing. I've always used it on mine, so I'm not sure of the noise without it - but with it, the noise is minimal.