FJ Cruiser Roof Rack (Toyota's)

k9crazy · 06-15-06, 02:28 PM

After listening to my Toyota roof rack howl in the wind as I drive, I went on a hunt for an air dam (like Gobi's) for the Toyota roof rack and came up with nothing. So I tracked down the company that engineered and produced the roof rack and emailed them asking if there was one available.

Turns out there will be...they say that it will be available in late 2006 and will include lights integrated in the design. The air dam will be available through Toyota, so if you are like me and want one that fits the roofrack, start emailing Toyota with the request and it might make it out faster.

Brazenhead · 06-15-06, 02:36 PM

Is it the same one that's on the concept FJ?

k9crazy · 06-15-06, 02:48 PM

My guess would be yes, but I would bet that it will be somewhat redesigned.

*EDIT* Well, not on the original concept because the roof rack was much more compact and situated on the front of the roof.

*EDIT AGAIN* Here is a photo I dug up online. It will look like this.

weever · 06-15-06, 04:12 PM

I dont seem to have a howling problem with the roof rack. Have you tried changing the configuration of the bars or removing them. just curious....:you can put them back one by one and see which is the howler?

k9crazy · 06-15-06, 05:01 PM

I have not done that yet, but it's my next step. When I talked to the guy who designed the rack, he suggested that too.

He did say however, that because I have different tires and wheels that it could make a dfference. Apparently even an inch higher changes the aerodynamics and could cause some noise. So when I lift it, it might change again anyway.

greytandy · 06-15-06, 05:05 PM

When I installed the OEM roof rack the single top crossbar was fairly far back. It made no noise. I moved that bar forward to accommodate a cargo bag. When I removed the cargo bag I left the crossbar in the forward position. Lots of noise. Moved the top crossbar back to it's original position and no more noise. Try it and see if it works.

SunFuCru · 06-15-06, 08:35 PM

I havent heard this noise coming from my rack. Maybe the color of your FJ has something to do with it. Mine is Sun Fusion and I hear that it is by far the most aerodynamic of the selection.

Just a thought.

Brazenhead · 06-16-06, 08:58 AM

I heard the exact opposite, Sunfusion is supposed to be the loudest color while in fact the Titanium ones make the least amount of road noise.

Blues Dawg · 06-16-06, 05:53 PM

My rig is a) sun fusion, b) lifted 2-1/2" w/ bfg's and c) makes no noise from the roof rack that I have noticed. front top bar is about mid point on the rack. I have noticed that the clamp on one side of the top bar does not tighten all the way down and when i have the paitence, it's going to the dealer on that one.

moabrat · 06-16-06, 07:34 PM

Lot's about this problem around internet. This from FJ Cruiser Forums:

The kit Toyota has come up with to fix the rattle noise is PT278-35070-WK.

The repair is covered under your factory warranty and can be done at any Toyota dealer.

Per Technical Service Bulletin AX006-06.

If your dealer does not know of this fix just give them the TSB# AX006-06.

SunFuCru · 06-16-06, 08:32 PM

That rattle kit includes a few cans of sun fusion yellow paint in order to improve the vehicles aerodynamics.

moabrat · 06-16-06, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunFuCru

That rattle kit includes a few cans of sun fusion yellow paint in order to improve the vehicles aerodynamics.

Lol, I have to get some of that. I only mentioned the TSB because it is so easy to do oneself. Here is a link. Just need a few washers.

http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Toyota/11...006-06/61.html

k9crazy · 06-17-06, 12:59 PM

I did move the bars around and it has decreased the wind noise substantially. Much better now. I haven't heard a rattle yet, but the roof rack design guy did mention that they have had some issues with rattle.

06-15-06, 02:28 PM	#1
k9crazy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA TLCA# 16079 Posts: 1,599	FJ Cruiser Roof Rack (Toyota's) After listening to my Toyota roof rack howl in the wind as I drive, I went on a hunt for an air dam (like Gobi's) for the Toyota roof rack and came up with nothing. So I tracked down the company that engineered and produced the roof rack and emailed them asking if there was one available. Turns out there will be...they say that it will be available in late 2006 and will include lights integrated in the design. The air dam will be available through Toyota, so if you are like me and want one that fits the roofrack, start emailing Toyota with the request and it might make it out faster. __________________ Heather '07 FJ Cruiser and 1973 FJ55 Upstate Cruisers - Land Use Officer SFWDA - Director of Land Management Georgia Cruisers TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO

06-15-06, 02:48 PM	#3
k9crazy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA TLCA# 16079 Posts: 1,599	My guess would be yes, but I would bet that it will be somewhat redesigned. EDIT Well, not on the original concept because the roof rack was much more compact and situated on the front of the roof. EDIT AGAIN Here is a photo I dug up online. It will look like this. Attached Images __________________ Heather '07 FJ Cruiser and 1973 FJ55 Upstate Cruisers - Land Use Officer SFWDA - Director of Land Management Georgia Cruisers TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO Last edited by k9crazy; 06-15-06 at 03:10 PM.

06-15-06, 04:12 PM	#4
weever IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 53	I dont seem to have a howling problem with the roof rack. Have you tried changing the configuration of the bars or removing them. just curious....:you can put them back one by one and see which is the howler? __________________ 93 4runner,VWdune buggy,07 Titanium CruiserOME 886/N140s 895/N141 ARB BB w/WARN 9000

06-15-06, 05:01 PM	#5
k9crazy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA TLCA# 16079 Posts: 1,599	I have not done that yet, but it's my next step. When I talked to the guy who designed the rack, he suggested that too. He did say however, that because I have different tires and wheels that it could make a dfference. Apparently even an inch higher changes the aerodynamics and could cause some noise. So when I lift it, it might change again anyway. __________________ Heather '07 FJ Cruiser and 1973 FJ55 Upstate Cruisers - Land Use Officer SFWDA - Director of Land Management Georgia Cruisers TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO

06-15-06, 05:05 PM	#6
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,176	When I installed the OEM roof rack the single top crossbar was fairly far back. It made no noise. I moved that bar forward to accommodate a cargo bag. When I removed the cargo bag I left the crossbar in the forward position. Lots of noise. Moved the top crossbar back to it's original position and no more noise. Try it and see if it works. __________________ 1970 FJ40 (AKA "Big Red") 2007 FJ Cruiser (Black Diamond )

06-15-06, 02:36 PM	#2
Brazenhead IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Posts: 233	Is it the same one that's on the concept FJ?

06-15-06, 08:35 PM	#7
SunFuCru IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 45	I havent heard this noise coming from my rack. Maybe the color of your FJ has something to do with it. Mine is Sun Fusion and I hear that it is by far the most aerodynamic of the selection. Just a thought.

06-16-06, 08:58 AM	#8
Brazenhead IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Posts: 233	I heard the exact opposite, Sunfusion is supposed to be the loudest color while in fact the Titanium ones make the least amount of road noise.

06-16-06, 05:53 PM	#9
Blues Dawg IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix TLCA# 16271 Posts: 1,008	My rig is a) sun fusion, b) lifted 2-1/2" w/ bfg's and c) makes no noise from the roof rack that I have noticed. front top bar is about mid point on the rack. I have noticed that the clamp on one side of the top bar does not tighten all the way down and when i have the paitence, it's going to the dealer on that one. __________________ Yellow FJ Cruiser - a work in progress - Copper State Cruisers #68 IBL8 & Procrastin8

06-16-06, 07:34 PM	#10
moabrat IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT TLCA# 16012 Posts: 22	Lot's about this problem around internet. This from FJ Cruiser Forums: The kit Toyota has come up with to fix the rattle noise is PT278-35070-WK. The repair is covered under your factory warranty and can be done at any Toyota dealer. Per Technical Service Bulletin AX006-06. If your dealer does not know of this fix just give them the TSB# AX006-06. __________________ BRC Moab Partner http://community.webshots.com/user/moabrat http://www.sharetrails.org/public_lands/index.cfm?section=MoabUpdate

06-16-06, 08:32 PM	#11
SunFuCru IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 45	That rattle kit includes a few cans of sun fusion yellow paint in order to improve the vehicles aerodynamics.

06-17-06, 12:59 PM	#13
k9crazy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA TLCA# 16079 Posts: 1,599	I did move the bars around and it has decreased the wind noise substantially. Much better now. I haven't heard a rattle yet, but the roof rack design guy did mention that they have had some issues with rattle. __________________ Heather '07 FJ Cruiser and 1973 FJ55 Upstate Cruisers - Land Use Officer SFWDA - Director of Land Management Georgia Cruisers TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO

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