With the original roof rack now removed I installed the old Thule rack that used to be on my FJ62. This will be better for carrying anything, especially my kayak since it has the canoe carrier brackets.
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@Devils Paw 80 same setup I went with and I've been pleased for the few years since I made the switch. I typically keep the bars off the 80 but they are easy to install and then add the cargo box, bike trays or whatever else I want to carry.
what did they end up charging to do all the work for you if you dont mind me asking?Yes.
40 years ago, I remember sitting on passenger side of my dads FJ40 as he chased wires…one inch at a time. It’s something he LOATHED. I’m the same way. This shop was recommended to me by my LC specific shop and they did not disappoint
I’m going write up a full Google and Yelp review on how happy I am with the work done. Such a great shop and great people too!
Totally off topic but what do you have going on for the plate relocation? Just using one bolt?
surfpig
The Anti-Tech
I did the one bolt thing for quite a while with some double-sided tape, but I finally went ahead and drilled a hole for the second bolt.
Quick question, I see a lot of roof racks attached to the rain guards, are they secure/sturdy enough? I don’t have a roof rack on mine (yet) so I am curious. Thanks.
That's really the only option for the 80 and yeah they are secure if you spread out the load along the rain gutters. Depends on the rack design as well.
Ok, rain gutters on various vehicles are hit or miss as far as strength is concerned. I just want to make sure before I put anything up there.
@duece71 I've had no issues or signs of bending/damage running a variety of things on two thule cross bars/feet similar to what's show above. Largest load is typically when I fill the roof top box with gear and also have a bike on the roof at the same time. I've driven thousands of miles with more weight up there than I like without issue besides the 80 getting a little more rolly in the turns.
If you want to add a lot more weight, like perhaps a large rooftop tent with multiple people sleeping in it, plus gear, you'll likely want more than just the 4 feet/contact points of a dual cross bar setup. I don't know the weight limits and cut off points but it's probably better safe than sorry so a rack with more feet or with full-length contact points is what some folks will need to go with.
The risk of rollover, limited access to parking garages, likelihood of catching limbs, etc. increase as you pile stuff on the roof though which is why I like the 2 bar setup as it keeps me from going overboard. I typically have the bars off completely for less wind noise and no parking garage or limb snag risk.
If you want to add a lot more weight, like perhaps a large rooftop tent with multiple people sleeping in it, plus gear, you'll likely want more than just the 4 feet/contact points of a dual cross bar setup. I don't know the weight limits and cut off points but it's probably better safe than sorry so a rack with more feet or with full-length contact points is what some folks will need to go with.
The risk of rollover, limited access to parking garages, likelihood of catching limbs, etc. increase as you pile stuff on the roof though which is why I like the 2 bar setup as it keeps me from going overboard. I typically have the bars off completely for less wind noise and no parking garage or limb snag risk.
What do you have in mind? The Thule claims to have the strength to hold about 200 lbs as I recall. There are a few spendy, more robust rack options available for the 80 series such as this. Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Prinsu Roof Rack | 1990-1997 - https://prinsu.com/product/lc80-prinsu-roofrack/?attribute_pa_wind-deflector=standard&gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNoR9qRV__ypP_8oHF5kyTLJEl3bf6sMCAjENoyp5Xl6wln2PAUszBSRoCY_wQAvD_BwE
Prepping for a 3 day run this weekend with the local Cruiser club, noticed negative lead was not holding well
Yes, definitely eyeing the Prius roof rack. I am concerned about the rain guards being secure enough, not the roof rack itself.
Sounds good, I like the simplicity of the Prinsu RR and others that are of similar construction style. I definitely want to avoid the Clark W. Grizwold type of mishap
My impression is that it’s a more secure system, with less flexing, than the OEM rack bolted through the roof. Good luck ripping the rain gutters off.
If they were rusty/crusty then you’d have a problem.
Yes, definitely do not want to do anything to the roof as far as holes are concerned. The sunroof is a big enough hole already. I haven’t looked the rain gutters over but it will for sure before any roof rack mounting takes place.
Rear diff breather completed
SFROMAN
SILVER Star
completed 3500 mile trip from NC to TX and back. My LX450 performed flawlessly. I averaged 11.8 mpg so not great but not complaining.
The trip as 99% interstate miles but did manage to do some exploring down in south texas.
I checked out the SpaceX launch sites at Boca Chica beach. Also drove to the tip of Texas where the rio grand River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
The trip as 99% interstate miles but did manage to do some exploring down in south texas.
I checked out the SpaceX launch sites at Boca Chica beach. Also drove to the tip of Texas where the rio grand River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Scooped the Avid off road rear bumper from powder coat. Found the origin of the garbage handling…
