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Prinsu Roof Rack vs Off Brand Rack

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gdgraph, Apr 10, 2021.

  1. Apr 10, 2021 at 6:21 AM
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    gdgraph

    gdgraph [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is the Prinsu rack really worth it over an off brand rack like the one below for $300? I'm trying to understand why the Prinsu rack is double the price and if it's really worth it or if I should just roll the dice with an off brand rack.

    Anyone here have an off brand rack and happy with it?

    ebay rack
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2021 at 6:38 AM
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    Lt. Dangle

    Lt. Dangle RIP @stun gun 2016-2020

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    If you look at the material used, the Ebay one looks like thin gauge steel folded with almost no reinforcements. While it is shaped like a crappy Prinsu knock off, it clearly is made of different material. It's going to bend and rust like crazy. Personally the Ebay one looks bad IMO.

    Prinsu is aluminum.

    In 4 years on my truck, the only thing wrong with my prinsu is the screws are rusting and need touched up.
     
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