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Prinsu or DV8 roof rack?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sunnyjim, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Feb 28, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    Sunnyjim

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    Researching roof racks for my 2020 TRD 4x4 OffRoad double cab. I am pretty sure I've narrowed it down between the Prinsu or the DV8 roof rack. Or is there something else out there I might be missing and should consider? Any thoughts on the matter would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone,
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  2. Feb 28, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    You’ll get as many opinions as there are options. Prinsu works great for me.

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  3. Feb 28, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    Thanks for the feedback Bannerman. Leaning that way so that's helpful!
     
  4. Feb 28, 2021 at 2:16 PM
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    Can anyone tell me how much higher the prinsu roof rack gets over the antenna fin? Sorry to hijack your post but was in the market for one as well and worried about mg garage clearance. Thank you!
     
  5. Feb 28, 2021 at 3:26 PM
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    Should be almost flush. Maybe 1/4” higher tops
     
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  6. Feb 28, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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    I'm always worried about the noise it's gonna make. Couldn't care less about anything else really. They all kinda look the same.
     
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    Sherpa!
     
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    Just installed a pair of Martin Off-road racks. Happy with them. Pretty much same as prinsu, I liked the design details better. Not much wind noise.
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  9. Feb 28, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Ty!!
     
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    Maybe @Taliban_Tan can help you out with a Prinsu rack...:transformer:
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2021 at 10:04 PM
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    Heyyyyy appreciate the shout out! Sent a DM to OP
     
  12. Mar 1, 2021 at 10:06 PM
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    I have a buddy who just bought and installed a DV8 roof rack. I have not put my hands on it, or seen it in person yet...but he is really happy. He has had no problems/issues to date.
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2021 at 5:28 AM
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    I installed a Prinsu with a 42" Diode dynamics bar. I am actively investigating how to quiet the wind noise on the highway, it is pretty unpleasant.
     
  14. Mar 2, 2021 at 5:37 AM
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    I'm guessing the light bar would make a big difference. I attached weatherstripping to mine, and from what I've read you want the front fairing as low as you can get it (lowest holes on the bracket/side rails)
     
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    Icon 2,5'' coilovers and rear springs, RCI full skids, caliraised sliders, Warfab hitch skid, UpTop roof rack, kb voodo bed rack, Diode Dynamis Pro fogs, Seat Jackers with Molle, taco garage mounts..... and other stuff
    I searched and came up with the @upTOPoverland to be the best value shipped for the Bravo rack.

    100% quiet too, but I don’t have a light cutout.

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