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Martin offroad rack!

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by Gallywick1977, Apr 30, 2019.

  1. Jan 15, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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    MNlaw

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    I own a Martin Roof Rack too, have for almost a year. And while I cant and wont disagree this is essentially a copy cat of a Prinsu, I do not understand why everyone gets so upset and protective of Prinsu. There are literally hundreds of exact copy cat products out there, many used on our Tacoma's without complaint, yet everyone raises hell if you dare copy the all holy Prinsu.
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    Pretty much. It's your money, spend it how you see fit. I own a Martin Roof Rack as well and it gets the job done.

     
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  3. Jan 15, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Prob because Prinsu was developed by a member on here.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    Mmmmmm. It looks like a Prinsu clone without the branding cut into the fairing.
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    I installed an UpTop AAP on my Martin Rack. The AAP is designed for the Prinsu, and fit the Martin rack about 90%. There are definitely some dimensions that are different when compared to a Prinsu.

    The fairing and side plates are lower profile than a Prinsu and also shorter than a Prinsu.

    IMG_20200404_143524.jpg
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Long as it's cheaper than a prinsu, it's fine with me
     
  7. Apr 8, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    Alot folks like to say it's a direct copy, or that it was traced from a Prinsu. I was just trying to point out that's it's not the case based on my experience.
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2020 at 10:18 PM
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    So how much is it and what's the lead time?
     
  9. Apr 13, 2020 at 4:26 AM
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    Message @gmartin284
     
  10. Apr 13, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    You need to send a message to Gage with your zip code for an exact quote.

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  11. Apr 13, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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  12. Apr 14, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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  13. Apr 16, 2020 at 5:04 AM
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    Yes sir!
     
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    Nice truck! Did you powder coat your bed bars and the roof fairings or did you have them ordered that way?
     
  16. Apr 22, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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  17. Apr 23, 2020 at 4:19 AM
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    Thanks!

    Bed bars are primed and rattle canned. The AAP side panels can be ordered from upTOP in any of the OEM colors :thumbsup:
     
  18. Apr 23, 2020 at 5:59 AM
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    What are the benefits of the side panels? Just the handles, or do they make it more structurally sound?
     
  19. Apr 23, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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    It's mostly preference, you do get handles and the scene pod cutouts, plus the panels make a channel between the rack to run your wires up top.
     
  20. Apr 23, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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    Thanks, it's still a work in progress!
     
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