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PrinSu Vs Front Runner Roof Rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by desertjunkie760, Sep 12, 2016.

  1. Sep 20, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    Dave41079

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    My Prinsu showed up this evening, and I wasted no time getting it installed. Too dark for pics though, I'll get some tomorrow. Extremely pleased with it.
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2016 at 11:56 PM
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    I had a Baja Rack and sold it to get a Prinsu. Hopefully it will come in soon to show you all:)
     
  3. Sep 21, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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    Prinsu for sure! I was torn between Prinsu or a Baja Rack and went with the first one. It's awesome! Install was easy (I recommend getting a cheap punch to put holes in the gutter strip) and it's extremely solid. Plus with the cross bars mounting options are almost limitless.
     
  4. Sep 21, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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  5. Sep 21, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    I havehad my Prinsu for half a year now no problems! Works great for what I need.

    Personally I like the look of the Prinsu more then the Front Runner and being little less expensive is always a plus :thumbsup:.
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  6. Sep 21, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    Love my prinsu. The design is awesome. I have a cargo box a solar panel on mine all the time and Ive even run a RTT on it.

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  7. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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    Yeah, the Prinsu it is. Thinking its a little less of a priority than the ARB and re gear, but with the overall better look and the cheaper price, I think it is an easy decision. Thanks for all the great posts!
     
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  8. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    Prinsu FTW!!







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  9. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    I want a rack for my camper.
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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    You mean there is something that exists on mine that doesn't on yours? :bowdown:
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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    I need it to winter camp cuz Im not pulling a trailer in the snow again. To sketchy.
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    Don't blame ya..I wouldn't want you sliding off the road again..
     
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  13. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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    How's the noise with the Prinsu racks? I've heard mixed feedback
     
  14. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    Never had a problem. Owned since early 2013
     
  15. Sep 21, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    What noise. You have to yell in my truck. 35" mud tires with Magnaflow exhaust. As far as I know the roof rack is silent.
     
  16. Sep 21, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    With proper arrangement of the cross bars and a handful of "10 series" compatible t-nuts, it should be possible to mount virtually anything to a Prinsu rack. Of course, with an access cab, my options were a little more limited.
     
  17. Sep 21, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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  18. Nov 1, 2016 at 6:49 AM
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    Two questions, What kind of cargo box do you have?
    What kind of Solar panels are those and what do you use them for?
    (alright three):confused:
     
  19. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:00 AM
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    Renegy 100w solar panel

    Power aux battery for all my assesorys (fridge, lights, and gadgets)
     
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  20. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:02 AM
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    AzAdventurer82

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    Ah, Thought you mean a real cargo box like a Yakima or a Thule or something with more storage :p
    OOOOoooohh Fridge! That would be neat, how much did that set up cost? Fridge, Aux Batteries and Panel?
     

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