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OEM roof rack vs Amazon clones?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GawainXR, Jun 28, 2024.

  1. Jun 28, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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    GawainXR

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    Has anyone compared the OEM roof rack vs the Amazon clones, primarily the ants parts one?
    OEM is 350 and ants parts one is 150 for what looks pretty much identical.


    I'm thinking of getting the ants parts one temporarily until I can budget a prinsu pro, as the wind noise from cheaper ones like hooke road would likely drive me nuts.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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    drizzoh

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    Unless it's an emergency, save up and buy the part you want the first time.
     
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    I know that a lot of folks on here have bought the "clone" OEM roof racks from Amazon and Ebay and ran into issues. The main problems seems to be the fit isn't quite right and they have issues with water leaking in.
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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    Save up for the OEM or anything on the same level. Amazon ones will typically rust fairly quickly.
     

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