WHY I Switched to FRONT RUNNER? Tacoma Slimline 2 Roof Rack Review - Frontrunner Outfitters

[@emmastyles9865]

*This was bought by the **Latest.Bike** rake , along with my daughter's mountain bike. it was very easy to put on her vehicle and works great.*

[@DieselGlo]

Mike, you keep making me want a Tacoma! My wife is getting tired of hearing about it. Love the content, thanks for producing it for us!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha nice

[@FreeRangeLemon]

Hey diesel, check out the Chevy ZR2 bison. Right now I am looking at it and it seems more promising out the gate than the taco, plus diesel. I guess we shall see what truck I get!

[@FivexxXxx5]

@@FreeRangeLemon Yea, promise to break down.

[@freddyt86]

Had a FRO rack on my GX470. Of all the upgrades I put on it I have to say that one was the most practical and worth the money. The accessory mounts are great. It was also easy to make some DIY mounts for a spare tire and traction boards. Hope to eventually get one on my Tacoma.

[@maximovincente]

Hey Mike! My wife and I really enjoy your weekenderlander videos, and your campung gear reviews! Were planning to start doing weekend trips in the northeast and thinking of a 4runner or Tacoma. Your reviews and camping videos are very helpful as we plan on how to start this new adventure. Also being in the military your EDC videos gives me good ideas to bring out to field training exercises. We are looking forward for more weekenderlander videos, and she’s going to be excited to hear that Ashley is starting her own channel!

[@thirdmoonrecordings]

With camping season kicking off, i think it's cool that she is making her own channel! Me and the lady will definitely check it out.

[@legacyf2115]

My guy you're the escape I seek on a daily basis thanks for your content :)

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks for watching, glad I can help!

[@quincyq2125]

Could we get a video about why you switched back to BFG and why you got new rims? Would be interesting to hear performance thoughts about the Falkens compared to the KO2s

[@4xhoser]

I want the same haha I had k02s and hated them and now I have the falkens and love them! Very confused haha

[@quincyq2125]

Liam Laughlin why did you hate them? I would like to get some after my current set need replaced, curious on your thoughts. I currently have wrangler duratracs and while they are basically almost mud tires, the ride is rough as expected. The price to pay for aggressive look I guess

[@Andrew_Gregg]

Some barkeepers friend cleaner on the front runner table will clean the stains right up.

[@draco4618]

Just a quick heads up for anyone who wants to buy the Front Runner 3 bar kit for their diamondback HD/SE: Checked Diamondback's website and both 2 bar and 3 bar kits are sold out (as of 05/26/2020). The 3 bar kit is sold for $659, however Front Runner's website has the 3 bar kit in stock and is selling it for $595! I just placed my order and can't wait to install it :D

[@nickadkins1324]

Awsome, my wife is very happy about Ashley youtube. She loves women talking about camping and such

[@danielkelley5790]

Thank you for getting memorial day right.

[@sebastian7424]

Bought one for my 4runner last week. One of the local guys has one for his Land Rover and the quality is top notch.

[@kw3674]

Think you just sold me on this rack Mike! Thanks for all the knowledge share. Appreciate you!

[@Intheshadowz1]

After watching your videos and watching all the fun you have with your Tacoma I have ended up deciding to buy one this week. :) plan to try and make it similar to yours!!!!

[@classicrocker81]

Just when I thought the truck couldnt look any better. Wish Front Runner would make a rack for first gens. Those wheels are sick!!!

[@steveo1413]

Love hearing the hummingbirds zipping around.

[@rgdud0]

I really *want* to like the FrontRunner, the Prinsu just looks way too good to me... definitely one of those things where I just had to go with looks over function for once lol.

[@CrJediKnight]

100% agree. FrontRunner hands down is a great product. A close buddy of mine has one on his 4Runner. But the Prinsu just looks so good on the Tacoma.

[@williambrown6421]

I had the same problem with my light bar whistling and vibrating when mounted above the wind shield. The remedy is this go to the auto parts store and purchase a roll of protective trim for automotive door edge and apply it to all of the lower cooling find on the light bar. This will stop the whistling and vibrating 100 percent. I did this and I have not had any problem with it since and it doesn't affect the cooling aspect of the fins.

[@harvmac69]

Can hardly wait to see how the bed cover works with the bed rack!

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Thanks for this vid. That's a beautiful roof rack. A question though. Can the roof of a pickup cab with either crossbars or a roof rack like the Slimline on top, support the weight of a popup tent like say the iKamper 3 mini or the larger Roofnest Sparrow2, while driving but also parked with one or two adults sleeping inside? I'd rather put the popup tent above the cab, and keep the bed free for other things. I'm actually leaning towards a Ford F150 Platinum or Raptor, and if the answer to my question is a clear yes then putting a Diamondback HD bedcover over the bed. Maybe adding the lower 6" high Front Runner crossbars on top of the Diamondback to use for other reasons, but maintaining ease of access to opening the cover. I'd want either crossbars or the every other slat version of the slimline rack that you have above the cab, as long as one or both easily supported the popup tent weight above the cab. I love that cab top table mount too, as long as it is behind and not above all or at least most of the sunroof view, though I'd look at the slimmer one before deciding. Thanks.

[@billa5289]

Is there a way to have that table mount so it doesn't interfere with your sunroof at all?

[@robinlatta9619]

You just skipped over the moped?!!! What's the story with the new wheels?

[@ralphgabb3487]

Did you say there were pelican case mount for the frontrunner roof rack? If so, can you send a link?

[@bartcanuck734]

Chunky deflector, still looks decent. How is wind noise?

[@AndrewTurner251]

I’m running the front runner rack on my Jeep Jk and I love it.

[@matthewschmitt2454]

Do the perimeter channels exist underneath as well??

[@thedeserttrek23]

Glad to see you're doing well during this crazy time Mike. Love seeing the updates to your rig. Cant wait to see more videos in the future!!

[@DileepKumar-yo6oe]

How is the windfairing holding up against noise at highway speeds bro?

[@bryanhanks4864]

Hey mike can you put a link for the rotating mount for the wiboost antenna. Can’t seem to find it 😂! Thanks

[@lichtdatacommunicationsinc2793]

Wow that Tacoma looks so sick with fancy army wrapping.

[@cbhafler]

Prinsu is a great rack but one thing I have noticed right out the gate is the Front Runner slats are so much beefier then the generic 80/20 extrusion slats of the Prinsu.

[@7arsenal]

Hello, does the rack come with the weather stripping that goes along the channels on the roof?

[@GABRIELSANTOS-ic3ei]

Just FYI. I got mine in and you can flip that wind ferring. Its just black on the back.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha yeah another commenter mentioned it, I guess I was too dumb to think of that!

[@vince4316]

Nice to see the Taco outside...those wheels are siiiiick...

[@GaelYonnet]

That camo wrap is solid.

[@michaelkaiser3261]

Any idea when the smooth Diamondback covers will be available?

[@andresguerrero6987]

He actually told me early June via email.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah I think around a week from now.

[@lvefree]

I had to go buy a new truck because of these videos. Heading to Breck in July for some weekenderlanding bring on some more videos!

[@ASEfl2]

Quick question about the weboost setup. I noticed the cable running down the back of the cab. Where does it go into the cab at?

[@1smokan]

Will the front runner bolt right up in place of the Prinsu or will new holes need to be drilled into the roof?

[@AFugax]

Love the look of those wheels...I looked at them a while ago -but reviews said they were heavy heavy and some rust issues! Let me know what you think.

[@4xhoser]

Which wheels?

[@samlewis6314]

Thanks for another great vid of your rack systems. Can’t wait to see how the new HD cover looks. Cheers.

[@LiveLinerFishing]

Does this roof rack come with stainless bolts?

[@thestig007]

Love that table mount idea! Great way to use up that dead space in there.

[@josebayon9009]

I love my 2020 TRD Pro army green but your black multi cam wrap is awesome! I have a KC M rack with the Pro6 and you’re going to love them can’t wait to see what your thoughts are on those lights. I am a junkie of your videos thanks for being my dealer lol.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Is the powder coating holding up? Any rust on the hardware (screws) yet?

[@Lilpreppydood38]

Does your Sunroof remain operable with this roof rack and those table mounts, or only without them?

[@RunInSedona]

Is that lip around the outside on both sides? If not, do you think it can it be flipped?

[@joshopkins]

Is there a link for Ashley's video content yet?

[@jcfairbanks13]

Mike, wondering if you are planning on getting/reviewing the new frontrunner/diamondback rack system? Seems like it would be a great fit for your Tacoma!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yeah, I talk about it a bit in this video in fact.

[@jcfairbanks13]

@@LastLineOfDefense that's what I get for not being patient and watching the whole thing before commenting lol

[@zumezoom9593]

did you have to drill your roof to install? I have a flush rail on my car, would I be able to get it working easily?

[@ErickPeterson25]

I see no coupon for Front Runner... just the link, any discounts there?

[@swagoverlandusa3045]

I could not live without my front runner and table so worth the money

[@darcyhabersetzer2914]

I have this rack on my new Tacoma TRD PRO double cab, but I'm confused about weight limits on the top of my truck. Could I put an iKamper Skycamp mini on the top of the cab on that front runner rack? plus 2 people?

[@mickyfingaz]

Why the yellow pod lights?

[@GSMT4R]

Any plans for more weekender lander videos coming up? Miss the truck videos man. They are the best

[@jeremyhayes1242]

Mike, I haven’t noticed you testing any camp ovens. I’ve been seriously considering one. Do you have any camp ovens you could review?

[@fredharborth8393]

Hell yea brother! I draw a ton of inspiration from your videos, especially the ones focused on the Tacoma. I'm trying to make mine kind of a "south Texas beach/ woods camping, but can still be functional on the ranch" taco.

[@tylerwalsh93]

What’s the name of that mount you have your antenna on? I can’t find it anywhere

[@vabearhunter401]

I got a big punkin so do you or are you gonna have any XL-XXL hats?

[@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984]

Are you going to install a camper shell or truck canopy in order to either store gear or sleep in the bed or both on the Tacoma? And which would you prefer - the Tacoma or Front Runner to camp in - as in sleep in your truck/SUV if you could only own one vehicle?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

No plans - love the Diamondback / Front Runner rack setup I've been running for awhile.

[@icyblue7year]

Last Line Of Defense did you ever experience leaks w/ having to drill into the DB for the Front Runner set up?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I have not

[@highflyer13131]

I have a 2020 Silverado. Will frontrunner do a rack and diamondback combo for chevys?

[@123mistax]

Ever considered the GFC camper shell for the truck?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I have, I think it's a very cool setup

[@orlandoaviles6855]

Is it the low profile roof rack? What’s the difference?

[@smitty4699]

wheres the link to the frontrunner setup for use with the diamondack cover?>?

[@stevenreynolds5978]

I ordered a diamondback cover and I'm waiting for it to come in I've only seen 2 other trucks in the town I live near with them one was a tacoma that I saw I'm my neighborhood and the other was an f150 it looked good on both can't wait for mine to get here and get it installed.

[@jchapman1351]

What tires are those in this video? Thanks.

[@Tarin331]

Great looking rack but don’t like that drop for the crossbars on front runner, so I went with the K9 rack and really like it. I can mount things flat on it.

[@blzn1upbbq649]

Man I hope they gave you that roof rack. Prinsu is way bette!r purchased mine from your recommendation and love it.

[@J.Young808]

Two hours and already 340+ likes. Way to go!!! Looking forward to the Diamondback video

[@VeryCoolJeep]

Front Runner has more accessories than all of the other companies combined. I am currently running Rhino Rack on my jeep which has similar engineering

[@2009msparrow]

Great content! Love the diversity that keeps this page very interesting! .... Now to decide on whether I'm getting the 4Runner like I originally planned... or a Taco

[@jhbryaniv]

Would be interesting to see a video of you truck and comparing it to one of the 2020 trucks and hear your opinion of the new toys the 2020 comes with.... Multi terrain monitoring etc.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Only thing the new ones had really that I wish mine did is adaptive cruise control - and maybe the power rear window.

[@jhbryaniv]

@@LastLineOfDefense do you wish you had any of the new tech? I only ask as I am looking at the 2020 trd OR and the ones with the "fancy tech toys" are few and far between down in south florida.... :)

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I answered that in my first comment. ;)

[@jhbryaniv]

@@LastLineOfDefense yeah, but I can't read. :) 🤣

[@swampgumpharpy7977]

We went to front runner to buy a rack. Their customer service is closed for my safety. That's gonna be it for us, not much of an experience.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Ah, yeah safety is dumb.

[@swampgumpharpy7977]

@@LastLineOfDefense Pretty much only you saying that. Most of us have at least opened up and stopped making excuses for not wanting to spend money for a customer care staff.

[@stefan3225]

Cmon man! We all know answering phones in dangerous and can’t be done while practicing social distancing!

[@swampgumpharpy7977]

Stefan S 🤪😂

[@nikok3912]

Any plan on selling the prinsu rack? I’m in Parker

[@AntO-dg8tc]

Love the vids! Where is the link for the bed rack mounting kit for Diamond Back covers?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

In the 'Accessories' section here - bit.ly/2IrQUHA or here - bit.ly/3d6ZPgy

[@stachu-k1a804]

Which 5.11 tactical pants do you recommend the most? I want to buy one but i can't decide

[@thockey912]

Missed the Tacoma! Great video thanks Mike, you gotta do a weekenderlander soon!

[@maximovincente]

Hey Mike! For the frontrunnerxdiamondback rack, would the diamondback SE cover support the weight of a 130lb RTT, and 2 adults? Thanks!

[@jgt416]

Hey Mike love your videos. What did you do with your prinsu. Any chance your selling it?

[@8rett]

How well does the weboost work in Colorado? I have the same OTR antenna but I'm in NM and moving up to Denver soonish... Wondering if it's worth keeping or selling

[@evankokoska1206]

Thanks for the review. Which rack system do u like better w the moonroof?

[@hustleinsilence2401]

4:12 will ram mounts fit in those slots?

[@carlospozo2495]

What sunglasses are those?

[@fearlessexplorer]

Your videos are always informative and entertaining! I have to compliment you on your Tacoma’s appearance. If that’s a camouflage wrap where can I get one for mine? I have a white 2019 TRD Pro that looks good, but that camo is great!

[@FrancoGio]

Seen you changed out your rims to some black rhinos, how do you like? Must of missed a video some where of talking about them?

[@TRDGE]

The new rack looks good my guy! 🤙🏼 #futureproofing esp with all the potential accessories

[@garymoen9588]

Interested in the kc video. Been thinking about adding it to my truck.

[@steinaro88]

What clip-on mic are you using?

[@kyleb947]

Did the rack mess with your MPGs?

[@leejaz4148]

Can you make a glk 19 /tlr1 holster. Please

[@junarbalanza502]

Do they have it for an access cab🤔

[@ATiredRyan]

How do you feel about covering up your sun roof? I'm in the market for either Front Runner or Sherpa. I don't mind the drilling for the full rack on the 4runner, but the Sherpa is able to let me move the bars away from the sun roof and also no drill.

[@ATiredRyan]

Also, sorry if you answered this in your video, I literally jumped the gun on asking the question cause that's my main bit lol.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I'd guess you could skip a bar to open it up, assuming you weren't using an accessory that relied on that specific bar placement, and the bar wasn't integral in the mounting setup. I'm not sure off the top of my head how the 4r mounting is spaced.

[@ATiredRyan]

@@LastLineOfDefense yeah I thought of that too. The front two bars are actually mounted to the front mount, so that answers that. I could skip the 3rd rack but still. So you personally don't mind your sunroof being covered? I guess it's still serves it's same purpose for ventilation or anything. I don't intend on stocking my head out the roof anyhow lol.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I just don't ever use mine, I don't even know why I buy vehicles that have em.

[@ATiredRyan]

@@LastLineOfDefenseunderstandable. Least you can use if you want to. But thanks for the info 👍. I'm headed to Colorado around the Alpine Loop mid August and I can't wait! Wouldn't happen to have any trail recommendations besides the loop would you?

[@jasondolan8888]

What’s your thoughts on a Gobi brand rack for a 4Runner?

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haven't used em personally. Had a friend that switched from Gobi to Front Runner and he loves the Front Runner. I don't think he had any major issues with the Gobi though, aside from some crazy lead times on some accessories.

[@nickturner9683]

Great videos! You are one of the fist places I go do check out review on gear. On your amazon influencer program how do I know it gives you credit? I was going to order the baja designs amber fog lights for my Tacoma and wanted to give you credit for it!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

appreciate it, Nick! If you click the links in the video description and then proceed to purchase, I *should get credit. Thanks!

[@Bostonaholic]

Love my Front Runner rack on my Xterra. I've got all sorts of their accessories for lugging gear around. Including a new awning that UPS literally just dropped off today. Soooo, ima go install that right meow! I've also been contemplating the wind deflector but I really don't see the need. And I'm not sure about it getting in the way of a light bar if I go that route.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

I’ll be in the market soon, I want low profile, lighter weight and reasonably aero. Only planning to mount a solar panel, Max trax, and maybe a random item or two. Front runner looks good but probably doesn’t match my requirements as well as the Prinsue, or maybe their lower profile model. I’d be curious, do you know the weight difference (if any) between this and the prior rack?

[@DaleDriven]

I just bought a roof tent for my Subaru brat but I don’t know what type of rack I should get for it. Do you possibly have any recommendations? I have the 1981 first gen

[@xzerbaluyot9994]

I'm between a Tundra or an F350 diesel for overlanding, which one would you recommend?

[@qouavang3646]

Tundra...

[@LastLineOfDefense]

F350

[@mikemckenna4816]

$400 for a camp table. Come on son....

[@AKguy74]

Mike McKenna not a big deal if you don’t have to pay for it.

[@ModernGameChangers]

Its stainless... May not be good enough justification for you but stainless is more expensive than plastic haha

[@lunamaria1048]

IKR.. I can use any cheap collapsable table and will work exactly the same... Some products are made for fools though lol

[@Niloc1922]

jdawghatesyou so are Coleman tables. There’s absolutely no reason for it to be so expensive.

[@ModernGameChangers]

@@Niloc1922 Not true. Even if materials for this table only cost $200 there are still machine costs and you also want to make a profit. Youre also comparing to a much larger corporation who has for more resources to make things cheaper. There is one reason for you.

[@La-huh]

This is versatile roof rack but old school design i jave 4runner I ordered but send it back coz you have to hole the roof to install which i dont want to make holes in roof now im ordering different and sleek design roof rack.