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Roof rack wind noise

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Crossfit4Runner, Nov 24, 2021.

  1. Nov 24, 2021 at 12:24 PM
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    Crossfit4Runner

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    Those of you that have full roof racks do you experience wind noise? If you do did you do anything to fix it? I just installed a SSO full rack and the wind noise that sounds to be coming down from the rear view mirror area seems excessive.
     
  2. Nov 24, 2021 at 12:42 PM
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    You might be able to install some fairings on the front of the rack, but those can generate wind noise as well.
     
  3. Nov 24, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    It has one, I think some how that’s what’s causing most of it.
     
  4. Nov 24, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    I would play around with it.
    Make sure it’s installed properly and everything is tight.

    Remove it, see if it actually sounds better without it.

    Make sure it’s on straight.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    any tips on making sure it’s straight?
     
  6. Nov 26, 2021 at 6:36 PM
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    I’d literally measure the clearances.
     
  7. Nov 27, 2021 at 6:19 PM
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    Went and picked up a micrometer and did some fine tuning and it made a big difference
     
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