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Probably should look up the static and dynamic loads for the rack and compare to what you are looking to do.
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I was mainly wondering if it was able to secure to the rack. The load capacity will definitely hold.
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I would think so. Length of the bolts/clearance is probably the limiting factor and you can get different bolts at Lowe's...usually.
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Dynamic load is significantly less than static load, it is generally right around 100lbs for a stock roof rack. Dynamic is your load when vehicle is in motion, less of an issue at 10 -15 miles hour way more of an issue at highway speeds. Don't assume find out.
About 120 for your rack dynamic, static could be the same, double or 3 times so 240- 360 at the max
Unless you go light on the tent your tent will run about 130+
Leaving 110 lbs for you and your gear, possibly 230.
The problem is you don't know until it buckles
Dynamic load is significantly less than static load, it is generally right around 100lbs for a stock roof rack. Dynamic is your load when vehicle is in motion, less of an issue at 10 -15 miles hour way more of an issue at highway speeds. Don't assume find out.
About 120 for your rack dynamic, static could be the same, double or 3 times so 240- 360 at the max
Unless you go light on the tent your tent will run about 130+
Leaving 110 lbs for you and your gear, possibly 230.
The problem is you don't know until it buckles
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Just helped my neighbor pick out a 2020 TRD Pro. Full meal deal. Looked up roof rack info that is contradictory. Most say 300lbs dynamic and 600lbs static... as in weight of RTT + people inside.
What I also found and what adds to the confusion is placement of the movable crossbars. Each one is load weighted to 132lbs... each.
Only issue I might have with using that OEM rack is the height the RTT would sit. Probably worth investing in an improved rear sway bar?
What I also found and what adds to the confusion is placement of the movable crossbars. Each one is load weighted to 132lbs... each.
Only issue I might have with using that OEM rack is the height the RTT would sit. Probably worth investing in an improved rear sway bar?
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@USStrongman yea it is pretty tough the only rack I have seen that high for those trucks is the Baja rack. Maybe they upgraded it, stock racks have notoriously low weight ratings.
The Front Runner rack is rated at 660 lbs.
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