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I prefer the basket style with the crossbars set beneath the top of the rails. I’ve asked several shops if they’d have any interest replicating the Westcott designs LC200 basket that bolts onto the factory rails after Westcott rejected the idea. I really don’t want to ditch the BlackLine roof rails, but I can’t find what’s in my mind.Specifically looking for aluminum and high sides? looks interesting
I had a TRD Pro 4R before my GX and I had the Baja rack drop-in basket for the Pro roof rack. It worked well for my needs - no awning or RTT, just a few Plano totes and recovery boards. I pulled the trigger on the mule rack. I would like to have it by my July trip, so figured I better make moves now.I have the mule rack on my FJ. It’s nice. But just know that you have to be careful with it. Unlike a Baja rack, you will NOT be able to stand on it. The cross bars will flex, so depending on how your load is distributed, it can become an issue. I really like the look and it’s light and quiet. But I sometimes miss the strength of the Baja rack. ( Just not the noise. )
Where you going in July?I had a TRD Pro 4R before my GX and I had the Baja rack drop-in basket for the Pro roof rack. It worked well for my needs - no awning or RTT, just a few Plano totes and recovery boards. I pulled the trigger on the mule rack. I would like to have it by my July trip, so figured I better make moves now.
Ha, nothing like that. The upper peninsula of Michigan.Where you going in July?
I’m registered for the Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup in Ouray Colorado in July and so looking forward to it.
Ain’t nothin wrong with that!Ha, nothing like that. The upper peninsula of Michigan.
I imagine you have to load hevier gear towards the right or left side of the rack so it doesn't bounce and bend the spars?I have the mule rack on my FJ. It’s nice. But just know that you have to be careful with it. Unlike a Baja rack, you will NOT be able to stand on it. The cross bars will flex, so depending on how your load is distributed, it can become an issue. I really like the look and it’s light and quiet. But I sometimes miss the strength of the Baja rack. ( Just not the noise. )
Yes. That’s what I do.I imagine you have to load hevier gear towards the right or left side of the rack so it doesn't bounce and bend the spars?
I don’t mind. PPF was $7k. It has a 10 year warranty against discoloration, cracking, peeling and bubbling. I’m not sure about others like Xpel, but the Suntek ultra satin has a hydrophobic top layer. It’s also self-healing, which I believe most (all?) PPF are at this point. The prep required on a matte PPF is ridiculous. Any contaminate jumps out because the high contrast of the PPF when it doesn’t lay perfect.If it's not too intrusive, what did the wrap cost? And the approximate live expectancy?
I've been told that a "matte" finish will not last as long as a shiny finish.
From what I understand, the matte finish doesn't have a protective coating, while with the shiny wraps, what makes them shiny IS that protective coating.
What's the story with yours? Are there new and better vinyls available now?
Gamiviti...My only problem with that style roof rack is that I would need it at least 48x96 to carry sheet goods on top of it. That's how I basically get away with not having a pickup truck...the roof rack!