WHICH ROOF RACK SHOULD I GET?

[stovetop73]

I'm going to replace the factory roof rack. im debating between Prinsu and sherpa. I'm going to get the full rack and the side panels, so i can carry an extra 8 gallons of fuel. Which one do you guys suggest? Sherpa cant carry as much weight on the side panels but prinsu makes you use silicone on install and has rusting issues on their bolts.

 

[A10MileHusker]

Every rack has the chance of rusting and every rack install SHOULD use silicone. I've had BajaRacks, Gobi Racks and Prinsu Racks and each had their own small issues. Not once have I regretted any of them.

You've clearly done research but don't get hypnotized by doing too much and remember, people complain on the Internet more than they praise.

Also FWIW I would wait and get the Long Range fuel tank versus carrying extra fuel. I carried two Jerry cans on my 4runner and only used them to fuel others. That's my 2 cents.

 

[nopantz]

This may be helpful Full list of roof rack options and preferences

 

[nonamex]

I'm going to replace the factory roof rack. im debating between Prinsu and sherpa. I'm going to get the full rack and the side panels, so i can carry an extra 8 gallons of fuel. Which one do you guys suggest? Sherpa cant carry as much weight on the side panels but prinsu makes you use silicone on install and has rusting issues on their bolts.

I went with the Sherpa rack with window panels, mainly because I didn't want the rubber gutter to be cut. Sherpa also uses denser aluminum at 1/4 inch if that matters to you. Here's my vehicle with the rack and light bar installed.

 

[deadlikeme]

I went with the Sherpa rack with window panels, mainly because I didn't want the rubber gutter to be cut. Sherpa also uses denser aluminum at 1/4 inch if that matters to you. Here's my vehicle with the rack and light bar installed.

Does the shark fin antenna sit completely below the rack? THanks!

 

[mikeccurtis]

Did the same but with the Victory 4x4 roof rack. Shark fin fits fully inside roof rack, sunroof fully operational.

 

[nonamex]

Does the shark fin antenna sit completely below the rack? THanks!

Yep, shark fin sits below the rack.

Does the shark fin antenna sit completely below the rack? THanks!

Yep, shark fin sits below the rack.

 

[Clack]

I went with the Sherpa rack with window panels, mainly because I didn't want the rubber gutter to be cut. Sherpa also uses denser aluminum at 1/4 inch if that matters to you. Here's my vehicle with the rack and light bar installed.

How did you wire up the lights and how do you activate them? Install some aux switch?

 

[nonamex]

How did you wire up the lights and how do you activate them? Install some aux switch?

The light bar is wired to the Garmin Powerswitch, which is attached to the battery. The Garmin uses bluetooth to connect to your phone/carplay. I did not want to drill holes so I went this route. I have photos in the Overtrail Upgrades thread.

 

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I'm going to replace the factory roof rack. im debating between Prinsu and sherpa. I'm going to get the full rack and the side panels, so i can carry an extra 8 gallons of fuel. Which one do you guys suggest? Sherpa cant carry as much weight on the side panels but prinsu makes you use silicone on install and has rusting issues on their bolts.

I have a prinsu rr and rigid 40” spot/flood had the whole vehicle ceramic coating no issues only one issue if it was a 24 GX very difficult to run the lighting switch mine was done by dealer and it is covered warranty by LEXUS the 25 should with auxiliary switches, won’t make it easier