OEM Roof Rack and Rhino Rack Basket

I did a search on this subject and came up with a few suggestions, but I am looking for more help.

I have the OEM roof rack coming for my 2020 Taco and I also have the small 32 x 9 x 43 inches Rhino Rack Basket

$360 Rhino Rack XTray Small Roof Mount Cargo Basket, 43 x 32 x 9 (RMCB01)

Amazon.com: Rhino Rack Roof Mount Cargo Basket, Regular: Sports & Outdoors

Question, what will I need to do to make my existing basket mount to the OEM roof rack?

 

I don't think are any provisions for a direct fit. Probably fabricate brackets with hardware to fit.

I think people have had better ways to do this with aftermarket roof racks versus the OEM bars. The after market ones are more capable of mounting due to the cross extrusion bars.

 

Thanks. Was my thoughts as well, a little modification to the rear of the basket to make it work.

 

Looking at the basket in the link you provided, it should mount on the factory rack just fine. The cross member rails on the factory "retract" into the side rails. I will warn you though, when the cross bars are "extended" side to side, they cannot hold much weight. They flex pretty easy. I think the factory rack is only rated at 75-100lbs.

 

This is correct, you should have the right mounts already.

As for the rack not holding a ton, its true it does flex a good amount. But using the basket should split the weight better and prevent pressure points near the center of the rack where it flexes the most.

 

Thanks all. Not planning on much weight in basket. Basket weight is 35 lbs, so can only put about 65 pounds in it anyway. I will post an update when I get both installed.

 

I don’t recall the specifics but the factory roof rack won’t work on certain 2020’s And mine is one of them because they moved the shark fin forward when they first came out then moved it back. There’s a thread on this site somewhere about it I just wanted to give you a heads up before the install.

 

This is also true, I think it was early model 2020s that had the issue.

 

Ya I just don't remember the build dates I've compared mine to other models and can confirm its true.

 

Well damn, hope this is not the case for mine. My build date is 09/19.

 

Check here for more info on it.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2020-tacos-with-factory-roof-racks.638069/

 

Here is the shark fin on 2020 Taco.

 

Got roof rack installed and no issues!

 

Excellent! You opened up the crossbars and they don't hit? Can you supply a picture and maybe measure how far the shark fin is from the back of the cab?

 

Agreed, pics would be greatly appreciated!

 

There is also a guy on here that makes low profile shark fin replacements to help with fitment issues like this

 

Here it is https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/introducing-2nd-and-3rd-gen-antenna-cover-replacements.625966/

 

Also this one https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-antenna-cover-replacement.685042/#post-24890053

 

These ones were on clearance recently too. $69 right now I think

 

Do you have pics of the crossbars open and clearing the fin I have a 2020 and interested to see it fits.