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This may work on other brand of trucks, but came up with this idea after looking at everything from a whole new rack from Baja Designs, Yakima, Thule and others.
3rd. Gen 4Runner Toyota factory racks have a static load capacity of 165 lbs. with the Two supplied towers and cross bars. My Gordigear Explorer Plus, is about 115 lbs. After pricing the above aftermarket Roof Racks I thought this was just to much to spend if I did not really need to. Some want to use a Roof Rack for more than just mounting an RTT, but I did not. Some even just use the Toyota factory Rack with a RTT like mine, and just the Two cross bar system. Not sure I feel safe? I read a DIY solution using Simttybuilt DS6 Roof Rack brackets and steel Uni-strut. I even ordered the brackets and got a price on the 13/16” Uni-strut. Could not sleep and the thought came to me, why not just double up the factory cross bars? Called a couple of auto recyclers, ( junkyards) and found some for $20. a piece! So, here is my cheap Toyota factory Roof Rack mod! Vance.
3rd. Gen 4Runner Toyota factory racks have a static load capacity of 165 lbs. with the Two supplied towers and cross bars. My Gordigear Explorer Plus, is about 115 lbs. After pricing the above aftermarket Roof Racks I thought this was just to much to spend if I did not really need to. Some want to use a Roof Rack for more than just mounting an RTT, but I did not. Some even just use the Toyota factory Rack with a RTT like mine, and just the Two cross bar system. Not sure I feel safe? I read a DIY solution using Simttybuilt DS6 Roof Rack brackets and steel Uni-strut. I even ordered the brackets and got a price on the 13/16” Uni-strut. Could not sleep and the thought came to me, why not just double up the factory cross bars? Called a couple of auto recyclers, ( junkyards) and found some for $20. a piece! So, here is my cheap Toyota factory Roof Rack mod! Vance.
