How do I differentiate an OEM TRD Pro Roof Rack from an aftermarket, near identical roof rack?

I'm looking to purchase a secondhand TRD Pro roof rack from a private seller a few hours away from me. I understand generally, people dislike these. But, I like them. According to google, there's a Toyota stamp on it somewhere to signify that it is in fact OEM. But neither the seller nor I know where it is. Can anyone help locate it? Then, I can direct the seller to take a picture of it. If it's OEM, I will make the daytrip to purchase it.

I'd hate to travel those miles & hours only to find out it's not what I want. Thanks.

 

welcome

 

Check for subtle design differences. The replicas I 've seen have extra crossbar stops on each bar.

 

Hi. Thanks for responding. So there's only supposed to be one of those nubs on the rail on each side? Or, none at all? Sorry, I've never actually seen the TRD Pro rims in person so I have no basis. All images I've seen online are far away. Thanks for your help.

 

I've sold mine a few days after I got the 4R so I cant help with what it looks like exactly.
Your best bet is to have the seller send you good resolution pictures of the rack and post them here so people with a pro rack can let you know. Or if theres a dealership not too far that have a pro, you can go and compare.

Im assuming that the seller has a trd pro. Is the rack still on his truck or has he removed it already? If it's still on the truck it would be faire to assume that its oem if he has a pro

 

Hey, I appreciate your insight. According to the seller, he has an ORP but he bought the ORP used. So, it's one of those things where maybe the original owner had it as an add-on from the get-go Maybe the original owner bought it after. Maybe he bought an aftermarket. LOL. And then there's me who's clueless but wants specifically OEM. I'm gonna see if the seller can take pictures & send them to me, then I'll post them here. I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm new to all of this.

 

Yes that makes sense. And no shame in wanting OEM.
Hopefully after you post pictures someone that currently has one can compare and help you

 

Fake has two on the top bar.