Roof racks

If i have the black weather stripping pieces...can factory roof rails be removed and something like a thule aerobars be installed? No probs with leaks etc?
Having trouble getting a straight answer from the dealer
Thanks

 

With aftermarket Roof Rack such as Yakima and Thule you don't need to remove those. The landing pads actually sit right on top of them. I have the Yakima Jetstream System with an awning and bike attachments.

 

Just tape the unused holes or use some silicone caulking to prevent leaking.

 

That's an older pic but you get the idea

 

Ok
So as long as i have the pieces to put back in i should be good then.

 

With these roof racks you don't need to remove anything

 

Have factory rails atm

 

How noisy is that rig with and w/o the awning?

This looks like my next mod. Close to ideal even.

And, damn you sir, in advance.

 

Zero notice of wind noise

 

Its not making shade where you intended ...lol

 

Your front end is SO nice!!! Love the lighting set up!

 

Thank you Pro Headlights go in next week

 

Yeah that was just unrolling it for the first time

 

I used clear, flexible bath and kitchen caulk on the first 1.5" - 2" of thread when I installed my prinsu 5-6 years ago. Zero issues.

 

Whatupppppp

 

Rhino Rack makes a system that uses the factory mounting holes and ditch channels. Some drilling & riveting is also required.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/install-rhino-rack-vortex-rlt600-roof-rack.624050/

 

When installing your prinsu did you cut the weather stripping or put holes in it to accommodate the prinsu bolts?

 

I'd get a bigger awning, but I like this rack a lot. Not impressed with the Prinsu...

 

Rhino racks makes ditch mounted tracks for double cabs. I put them on my Access cab last year and no leaks through winter or car washes. They are like shell mounted tracks but are shaped to fit in the ditch channel so they are flush with the cab roof. They let me use my Thule bars on either the cab roof, the cap roof, or both for long stuff(like 20' lumber sticks or extension ladders). Removing the bars is easy either leaving the landing pads or removing the bases entirely.