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OEM Toyota Roof Rack -- any noise?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by garbagebarge, Aug 24, 2018.

  1. Aug 24, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    garbagebarge

    garbagebarge [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My new Tacoma's got a moonroof, thinking about putting a rack on it. I've had noise issues in the past w/ round-crossbar racks on other vehicles... it made using the moonroof very annoying (even after trying jammers and a fairing) and it ultimately led me to ditch the rack.

    It seems like the OEM Tacoma rack's fold-away crossbars (cool feature!) would effectively eliminate any of the rack noise that you'd typically get. True?

    Full disclosure: I'm mostly looking into this rack for cosmetic reasons, as I'm getting a mid-rise canopy and the rack's profile will help the roof line look a little less blobby, from what I've seen.

    Example of a truck with my canopy model (SnugTop Hi-Liner Sport) and OEM rack:

    tacoma_snug.jpg
     
  2. Aug 24, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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    Kelly6773

    Kelly6773 Well-Known Member

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    I didn’t have any wind noise on my 17. I did have them closed when not using them. The weight rating for factory racks is terrible. I was hauling a canoe and kayaks. Worked great for those uses. My 18 I’ll be getting a rhino rack. Better weight.
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    pudge

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    No noise from mine.
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    Admiral_Akbar

    Admiral_Akbar Well-Known Member

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    Just installed the oem rack a few days ago. No noticeable wind noise compared to naked roof.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    garbagebarge

    garbagebarge [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Awesome, good to hear. Or not hear, I guess.
     

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