Took a chance on a random Roof Rack - Wow!

Thought I would share this as I know there are others like me, who are sick of the BS pricing for parts. (Like a $1000+ for a small roof rack that costs $200 or less to make.)

Enter...good ol' Amazon. Never know what you will find. Found this.

Dermon Aluminum Roof Rack Basket Compatible with 2024 2025 Tacoma Double Cab 4th Gen 4 Full Size Doors Rooftop Rack Cargo Luggage Carrier Top Storage Carrier Roof Rails Cross Bars Accessories 800 Lbs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5PNHTX8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Paid $239'ish plus tax, etc. Quality is really not too shabby. Good thickness, all aluminum. Powder coat was acceptable with no major damage or thin coating. Did make some slight changes during install.

EDIT ->> Things I changed or would modify later:

- Added some lock washers to the crossbars and anti-seize (SS + Aluminum = bad combo)
- Had to remove the front, 1st row bar due to vibration.
- I cut the OEM plastic rack access covers to dress it up.
- Did not install the weird logo plates. Looked like @ss
- Will likely change out the crossbar hardware to longer, black stainless.
- Will likely add some lighting (front single row, side area lighting, etc.)

After that, damn!
Hard to beat the price.

 

Love to see some more pics… crossbars, etc. how’s the noise at hwy speeds?

 

Is the wind deflector touching the roof?

 

More / better photos.

 

Noise at first was vibration from the first row bar. Once I took it off, barely noticeable. There's a touch of noise at the rear, but only slight wind noise. I was expecting some. I'm pleasantly surprised by the result.

Pretty sure once I put a light bar up there it might even get a little better.

Just ever so slightly. (It can be adjusted.) Given the price point, I was expecting it to be a shit show of a design. The result surprised me. The tolerances and measurements were bang on.

 

Quick update. Had a good long road trip. Realized above 70mph, the front plate vibrated. Upgraded the edge gasket seal to give better support. No more vibration or noise.

 

What kind of upgraded seal did you use?

 

Looks good. Legit!

 

This one. Works perfectly.

$11 Premium Automotive Door Weather Stripping – Rubber Edge Trim Seal Strip with Side Bulb – Ideal for Cars, Trucks, RVs, Boats, and Home Applications

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ANO6RVI?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1