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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by LazloCO, Apr 1, 2020.

  1. Apr 1, 2020 at 11:24 AM
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    LazloCO

    LazloCO [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey all. I am looking at some roof racks for my 2019 DCSB. I was wondering if what ya'll think of the Cali Raised, Prinsu and upTop roof racks?

    Since you all have the knowledge, I was hoping on getting some opinions - the good, bad, ugly...

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Apr 1, 2020 at 1:45 PM
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    I recently bought an UpTOP alpha for my access cab and am never looking back. The alpha rack (and presumably the Bravo as well) are incredibly well designed and built, and have more customization options available than other roof racks i've seen such as custom front fairings for any lightbar you may want to run on the roof, custom powder coat matching, side cutouts for BD rock lights, custom mounts for various types of gear, and they provide support with wiring all electrical applications as well. Customer service is fantastic. I bothered them with several questions and they were able to walk me through everything I needed help with.

    I obviously can't speak to the other racks. The Prinsu and cali raised racks look pretty similar to me and i'm not too familiar with the pros and cons of each. My take would be that if you have extra coin to spend then you'll do well to go with upTOP products.
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  3. Apr 1, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    LazloCO

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    Sweeet looking! Thanks for the info
     
  4. Apr 1, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Depends on how much you want to spend, caliraised is basic, Prinsu is the originator of modular racks and priced accordingly, Uptop is neat but can get rather expensive. I had a Prinsu on my taco which held a solar panel and rtt, just put a full length Prinsu on my 4runner and I like it.
     
  5. Apr 1, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    I really like my Prinsu and have gotten a lot of use out of it.
    That UP Top Overland rack sure looks good though.
     
  6. Apr 1, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    Have you installed the rack yet? Curious how it will look on a BR 3rd gen and red rails
     
  7. Apr 1, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    Just finished the assembly of the rack and the lighting. This weekend I’m hoping to mount it up on the roof if the weather isn’t shitty. Will post some pics here once it’s finished.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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    Super happy with my Martin rack (knock off Prinsu) and priced well under the Prinsu rack. Contact Gage at @gmartin284 for an exact quote with shipping.
     
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  9. Apr 2, 2020 at 9:13 AM
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  10. Apr 12, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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    Finished the install finally (except for all the wiring). Super happy with how it turned out.
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  11. Apr 12, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    badass
     
  12. Apr 12, 2020 at 3:58 PM
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    Victory 4x4 is another option. I felt like their mounting solution was superior to the Prinsu ones.
     
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  13. Apr 12, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Mine is from Sherpa Equipment Co Link, I like their mounting system better than the prinsu.
     
  14. Apr 12, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    awesome! Looks super clean
     
  15. Apr 12, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    If I wasn’t trying to buy a boat to retire on in the Bahamas I would buy the UPTop.

    Prinsu is good but once they were bought by CBI their prices went up.
    Martin Racks are great and priced below everyone else.
    Sherpa Equipment is also an option.

    UPTop, Martin, Sherpa are all local to you.
     

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