To roof rack or not to roof rack

We all must consider the risks and decide what we are comfortable hauling on top.

The roof CAN support more weight.

 

Excellent post. The picture speaks for itself.

 

Obviously. In fact, I very clearly said I've carried more weight. You edited that out when quoting my comment, along with the risk associated with shifting the vehicle's center of gravity higher.

Regardless, the comment about the roof not reliably supporting more weight assumes a desire to avoid damage (like that in your accident image or otherwise).The thin sheet metal on the roof, for example, is very easily damaged. The plastic & thin aluminum on the OEM roof rack itself has severe limits as well.

 

Next to the chrome grill, the OEM roof rack is my least favorite accessory, I actually hate how it looks, but the aftermarket roof racks give the truck a rugged look if you have a need, I have no use for one, my stuff fits in the bed.

 

That's one sad Taco.

Yeah the weight limits are for stupid people they can hold more if you're not stupid.