Installed Rhino Rack RTS Tracks (And Some Other Goodies)

Going on a year since my install. No leaks at all through winter. We just received 3+" of rain in 24 hours and it's bone dry.

 

Here's a link to my installation.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/install-rhino-rack-vortex-rlt600-roof-rack.624050/

 

I actually came across your thread the other day when using the search button. Haha. Great info! Made me feel better about what to expect when installing. Love how clean this setup is!

 

Glad it was helpful.

 

i am in the process of installing these myself. i got one side done this morning before work- i also used a marine adhesive/sealant for the holes before running the rivets.
i saw exactly what people mean by these need a bit of massaging to get in place. i had the file the middle m6 hole on a track to get it lined up. overall it was a clean install.

im wondering this- by rhino racks language- the 209 lbs of load is dynamic? what do you think it is static?

 

A+! Looks killer!

I feel like these tracks that sit in the ditch on top of the cab would go great with my Prinsu haha.

My only complaint about the Prinsu cab rack is the way the trim got all shredded and I just wasn't able to get it clean with that damn metal spine in there. If these (the individual track that sits in the ditch) are cheap I might try using the rhino track with my Prinsu on top of it so that trim is tossed in the garbage! Thoughts??

 

i paid around 200 for my tracks. its definitely not cheap, but is definitely cleaner and worth it i feel. (i need to order some for my ranger now)

 

I found these for $233 on Amazon and installed them today. The rivets were the only tricky part, and I slightly bent the rear most part of one rail using a cheapo rivet gun from Lowes. Don't recommend that one. Went to Harbor Freight and grabbed the big blue Pittsburgh model (they look like hedge clippers) for $20, and that did the trick. Much more leverage and it comes with 3/16 rivets in case you jack up one from Rhino Rack.

The other thing I noticed is that the included hex wrench is a really poor fit for the hex bolts. Will post up some pics soon-ish.

 

The outcome (post hose-test to check for leaks).

 

For what it's worth, here is the Yakima Landing Pad 4 in these tracks.