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Roof Rack vs.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by canada_taco, Oct 21, 2019.

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Best roof rack

  1. Prinsu

    13 vote(s)
    76.5%
  2. Front Runner

    4 vote(s)
    23.5%
  1. Oct 21, 2019 at 9:53 PM
    #1
    canada_taco

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    Looking at a roof rack for my access cab. Truck shop suggested prinsu or Front Runner.

    what are your thoughts ??? Please help!

    thank you in advance
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2019 at 11:57 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    What do you want to use the rack for? How much do you want to spend on it?
    Do you care about wind noise?
    Do you have a sunroof?
    Are you leasing your truck?

    for me, it was a Prinsu cabrak to support my RTT, mount my antennas and I own the truck. Don’t care about the increased wind noise, and don’t have a sunroof. I really like my Prinsu rack.
     
    Last edited: Oct 22, 2019
  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 4:14 AM
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  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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  5. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:17 AM
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    CttAznRanger

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    I would highly suggest the UpTop Overland rack.
     
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  6. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    canada_taco

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  7. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    canada_taco

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    own my truck and I want strong enough to put stuff up there, like a tent if I go that route.
     
  8. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    CttAznRanger

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    The one Doozy Linked you is the access cab version, they got you figured out!
     
  9. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    I've thrown A LOT of 12' lumber up top of it and it holds very nicely.
     
  10. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    upTOPOverland_Drew

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    It's plenty strong and able to hold a tent, im always available for a call if you have questions too :)
     
  11. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    Definitely go with something like a Prinsu then. I have a ARE MX (high top) shell, so my heavy Smittybilt RTT goes on the cab and the Prinsu supports it really well. There is some wind noise and yeah, maybe 1/2 mpg less for it, but it is worth it!BD11D7DF-0DAC-45DA-B81F-ED8EA5FF3326.jpg
     
  12. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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  13. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    Do you have pictures ?
     
  14. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    Thanks for the tip, and picture !
     
  15. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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  16. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    The color match they have is exact.
     
  17. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:37 AM
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    Hey if you're a first responder or LE/MIL rhino racks has a 40% off all. That being said I've seen the rhino racks and front runner in person. They work great but the slim front of the prinsu looks better in my opinion. Also uptop looks very well made and sleek as well
     
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  18. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    upTOPOverland_Drew

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    we have an exact match for cement :)
     
  19. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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  20. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Here are some pics of our original prototype, i will get some better ones up later
     
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