Finally! 3rd gen style roof rack for the 4th gen

Just got these delivered and installed this evening. I am loving the look. Will find out if they are as low noise as the last gen tomorrow. Very happy at the moment!

Here's the link for those that have asked.

$229 Trumgeta 260 LBS Roof Rack Cross Bars Kit Fit for 2024 2025 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Cargo Bars Luggage Carrier for Storage Bag Bike Kayak Snowboard Rooftop Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPMDHSCY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Looks good!

 

Indeed it does. I had that same style rack on my Gen2 Taco. Loved it!

 

Where did you get them? Link please?

 

Added a link.

 

Huh...the ones the Toyo techs installed on my gen2 in 2013 were Toyota OEM. Toyota said these techs were the only ones warranteed/authorized to install the rack. Looks the same as the one you bought. Course on my Gen 2 I am pretty sure they had to drill holes in the roof of the cab to install, so maybe that's why the Toyo techs were required.

Looking forward to your airflow noise report...

 

We have holes already covered with plastic covers.

 

Just rode a little over an hour to work, about 60% highway speeds with the crossbars stowed away. The noise was completely unoticeable until about 65 mpg. At that point, with the fan and radio off, there was a SLIGHT wind noise. Around 80 I could hear it a little more but still not as loud as the road noise. Going to ride home with the crossbar in place to see how that is.

 

A tacoma with an awning on its roof top tent was driving next to me on the freeway in my blind spot. I was hearing the loud whistling over my music wondering “what broke on my new truck now? “Until it passed me.

 

Well, the wind noise with the bars deployed is a bit louder than the previous gen, but not absurdly so. Part of it is the sunroof and part is likely due to the bars being a bit wider. Overall, could not hear them until about 60mph and it wasn't really pronounced until about 70. At 78 (my cruising speed) you certain knew you have a roof rack on but I have heard much worse. Stopped and stowed the crossbar and was back to barely noticeable. Since I will only need them occasionally, this is a great choice for me. YMMV

 

Im not a fan, but to each their own...
Ive seen them on the 3rd gen & always thought, why......

 

For the overwhelming majority of owners, thr ability to have a rack available while NOT having to have the constant noise is a huge appeal. I also happen to like the aesthetic but I know it's not for everyone.

 

How long did the install process take you? Was there instruction with the kit?

 

Instructions came with it. Very simple process. Under 30 min to install and 5 min of that was wrapping all of the bolts with teflon tape (my own desicion). I'll spend more time filling the bolt holes with black caulk and topping with a plastic hole plug than I did installing the rack.

 

Now that you’ve had it for a while, are you still happy with the build quality? I am in your camp. Just need an occasional rack and actually like how it looks too.

 

Nice option. I've had the OEM version on my 3rd gen and I like the aesthetic on my white off-road.

Given how little I've used them though I'll probably wait on adding them when I get a 4th gen

 

Yep. Have only used them a couple of times but they still look great and function as expected. Also, still nice and quiet. Just picked up a roof top tent so might get to try them with a heavier load but also looking at getting bed bars...

 

Did you silicone the bolt holes and bolts?

 

Yep. Used black silicon caulk from Lowe's and some plastic inserts. Worked like a charm.