flat rack on a 60

[HemiAlex]

Does anyone have a full length flat rack on a 60? It’s between the 87x49 ARB or a bowfin rack for my 60. Because the truck is daily driven between my wife and I, I need something that is way lower than my Yakima bars.

Pics are appreciated!

 

[heypard]

I had mine made by @nakman with gamiviti. Was looking for a low profile, full length flat rack as well. Love the way it came out and Tim was great to work with. Picture not great but...

 

[FishTown]

Homemade aluminum rack with gamiviti mounts.

 

[red66toy]

Flat racks for the versatility win!
Trail Tailor rack:

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Someone just posted one in the ‘what did you do w/ your 60’ section today too. Really sweet. I love the flat look too.

 

[Willard]

Flat rack is the way to go especially if you ever put a tent up there.

TT rack are built to last you a life time.
Bowfin's racks are aluminum and that will help with the weight especially if you run a tent and stock engine.
Bumpers, ready rack and a RTT + gear = one heavy cruiser. Anywhere you can lighten up is a bonus (still waiting for TT's aluminum FJ60 bumper.

Just a thought.

 

[HemiAlex]

Flat rack is the way to go especially if you ever put a tent up there.

TT rack are built to last you a life time.
Bowfin's racks are aluminum and that will help with the weight especially if you run a tent and stock engine.
Bumpers, ready rack and a RTT + gear = one heavy cruiser. Anywhere you can lighten up is a bonus (still waiting for TT's aluminum FJ60 bumper.

Just a thought.

From the literature on the ARB. The alloy rack is 48 and the steel is 72 lbs.

That’s a noticeable amount of weight on an unloaded truck.

If I get into a rack, extra battery and sliders, I’m very likely to gear up to the 4.11 centers I’ve got.

 

[gmr76]

Front Runner rack. I liked the versatility. You can add or take off the front/side rails to meet your needs. Not the greatest pic but the best on my phone right now.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

I have a Gamaviti rack on mine. Some weirdness happened with his welder, and it took a really long time for me to get it.
But it is a great rack! Cant go wrong with Trail Tailor or Bowfin. Plus maybe Bowfin could meet you with one at SAS?

 

[Ocho77]

Here’s a Bowfin. Absolutely love it. There are a lot of great options!

My girls are in the pic, but it’s the only one I have on my phone.

 

[FJACS]

If you plan to use it to haul stuff or with a roof tent, I like the idea of the bowfin full length side rails for weight distribution.

Lots of designs flip between 2/3/4 mounting feet. I have a Garvin Industries full length rack that came with the truck. It has 4 mounting feet on each side. After lots of use hauling wood, boats, etc, you can tell where it mounts, it’s distorted the gutter in 8 places.

 

[Willard]

If you plan to use it to haul stuff or with a roof tent, I like the idea of the bowfin full length side rails for weight distribution.

Lots of designs flip between 2/3/4 mounting feet. I have a Garvin Industries full length rack that came with the truck. It has 4 mounting feet on each side. After lots of use hauling wood, boats, etc, you can tell where it mounts, it’s distorted the gutter in 8 places.

Plus he is building accessories for them at some point (I asked). So even more of a win win.

 

[klinetime574]

After lots of use hauling wood, boats, etc, you can tell where it mounts, it’s distorted the gutter in 8 places.

This is the main reason why I oppose roof racks on a 60 Series. The gutter caulk can’t hold up to weight. I do own some cross bars made by Trail Tailor. They are super beefy and I’ve used them for a canoe and that’s about it. Just my 2 cents

 

[cruiserpilot]

Full size Tradesman I found. Four feet per side, 3/4” square tube easy to mount my tent. Couldn’t be happier.

 

[cruiserpilot]

From the comments above, the Tradesman is a full length continuous foot along the
gutter with a protective sleeve that lies against the truck gutter. So full weight distribution
along the length of the gutter. Very well made.

 

[landcruiserjunky]

I like the ARB best.

 

[cruiserpilot]

I like the ARB best.

ARB does have the nicest attachment feet, and if aluminum is lighter than the Tradesman

 

[DollytheFJ60]

I recently went through the same process. I decided to go with Bowfin. Best looking rack out there for the 60.

 

[ylexot]

No rack on the 60 yet, but I made a flat rack for my hundy with extruded aluminum (8020). Used Gamiviti mounts and it worked out great. Easily carry 4x8 sheets, cargobox, kayaks, and other big stuff. Plan on doing another for the 60 when it's ready.

 

[Rustic76]

I installed a front runner slimline full sized a few weeks back. No wind noise, aluminum, and very sturdy. Still trying to decide on a tent.