ROOF RACK ON A FIRST GEN HELP!!!

I really want to install a roof rack on my truck like the one in the picture. I'm just having trouble finding cross bars that don't drill into my roof. Does anyone know what cross bars i need?

 

If I was installing a rack on my cab, I'd find a junked 3rd gen 4runner and get the roof rails off it. I'd think that would look the most stock, and support weight the best. However, it requires drilling the roof

 

That looks like a Thule, but Yakima Q Towers and Q117 clips will work.

If I used that application in the picture, I'd add/make some support on the back of the basket so the load would be distributed better.

 

I have a Yakima rack on my ex-cab. I used q-clips and the q-stretch kit to space it out. I'll try to post pics later.

 

What headlights are those in the green Taco pic?

 

subed

 

I've considered a set from a Frontier and cut them down to fit then paint them. But it would require drilling holes.

 

The previously mentioned 4runner rack is a lot like the Ford Explorer rack I recently cut down to mount on my topper. It was pretty easy, but did require drilling through the roof. Cheap and effective though!

 

http://www.etrailer.com/roof-1999_Toyota_Tacoma.htm

That should help.

Fwiw I have a Perrycraft rack on my DC roof, and a Thule Track on the canopy (both require drilling).. Don't be afraid of drilling into the roof

 

I robbed a 4Runner rack for mine, seems pretty straightforward, if you drill the roof and use the appropriate hardware and seal it, you will have no issues.