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Specific Roof Rack suggestions

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by gatehealing, Mar 9, 2023.

  1. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    gatehealing

    gatehealing [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2021 4Runner Nightshade (Limited). I'm looking for a roof rack that is long enough to go front to rear but allows the moonroof to tilt open. I need flat slats that are strong enough to carry a couple of hundred pounds of either equipment, or me just laying up there at night (I am NOT looking for a top-tent). Having a rail that runs around it on 3 sides (rear, left, and right) would be great to reinforce the protection of gear sliding off should tie downs work themselves a little loose (I'm just being paranoid here . . . but better safe than sorry. A rack that comes with a ladder in the kit would be optimal. Don't really need (or want) lights on the front.

    Summary of what I'm looking for:
    1) Full roof length, sitting high enough for the moonroof to tilt open; strong enough to support a couple of hundred pounds distributed across it.
    2) Flat slats (even a full-length metal mesh) running left to right the full length of the rack
    3) If needed for installation, cross bars; though I can get those on my own too)
    4) Raised rail going around back and sides. Ability to either remove or swing open rear rail for loading gear would be a plus
    5) Ladder included is best, but I can get one separately

    Any specific brand suggestions, or a general rack type to search (like a "flat rack" . . .I don't know if there's a term for the kit I'm looking for) would be much appreciated. If there are "stay away from . . . " suggestions, I'd appreciate these as well--not for unnecessary bashing of a product, but for reasons like the rails come loose, or the capacity is not as stated, etc.

    Thanks y'all,
    Jon
     
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  2. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:26 PM
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    2021venture

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    Elka 2.5, Apache Offroad UCA, durobumps, RCI full skids, RSG sliders, 10 lb Powertank, Maxtrax, Hi lift jack, Westscott Designs modular roof rack and ladder, ARB rear diff breather relocate, ECGS bushing upgrade, c4 low profile bumper, Baja designs S8 lightbar, warn evo winch, factor 55 ultrahook, 80% off-road rear bumper, 4.56 regear
    I have a Bajarack full length with sunroof cutout.

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  3. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    MellowRunner

    MellowRunner I don’t know what to do with my hands

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    Sounds like you should look into Gobi racks! I don’t personally have one, but have heard nothing but good things.
     
  4. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    gatehealing

    gatehealing [OP] New Member

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    I like it, but would not want the cutout . . . I'd prefer to just have the moon/sunroof have enough room to lift up under the rack--if I'm laying up there, I believe I'd need more length than the baja would provide--how long is the area behind the cutout on yours?
     
  5. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    2021venture

    2021venture New Member

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    Elka 2.5, Apache Offroad UCA, durobumps, RCI full skids, RSG sliders, 10 lb Powertank, Maxtrax, Hi lift jack, Westscott Designs modular roof rack and ladder, ARB rear diff breather relocate, ECGS bushing upgrade, c4 low profile bumper, Baja designs S8 lightbar, warn evo winch, factor 55 ultrahook, 80% off-road rear bumper, 4.56 regear
    5 feet of mesh. The rack sits 3" above roof so the sunroof should tilt open. I didn't want the rack over sunroof when fully open.

    https://bajarack.com/collections/4runner-g5
     

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