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56" wide roof racks...do they work on 5th gen 4Runners?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by WestcoastMark, Dec 31, 2021.

  1. Dec 31, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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    WestcoastMark

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    Has anyone installed roof racks wider than 49"? I found a great deal on a roof rack platform and was wondering if anyone has installed wider racks.
     
    WestcoastMark, Dec 31, 2021
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    BionicRandy

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    I think that would probably not look very good and buyers regret would set in very shortly after installation.
     
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    Thatbassguy

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    If I recall correctly, the roof itself is about 48-50" wide. Aside from the aesthetics, I would be concerned about wind noise and a significant loss of fuel economy.

    Aside from that, there's not really any reason not to.

    I'm curious if anyone has run a rack that wide.
     
    Thatbassguy, Jan 1, 2022
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    I got 54” yakima round bArs. No issues. Makes great for hanging towels at beach. Not any louder than when i had 48” bars
     
    WIwhale, Jan 1, 2022
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