I'm looking for a low profile roof rack for my LX450. I've read through the threads and see info on quite a few, including the Bajaracks, ARB, Gobi, etc. I'm curious what you all w/ racks recommend for one that's lightweight, low profile, and preferably connects via the existing space where the OEM rack is connected versus using the additional connectors that go down the sides ? Thanks in advance.
Low Profile Roof Rack Recommendations?
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Front Runner Wind Cheetah.
This is what I'm using, kinda loud but low profile and very functional. Had to remove the outer factory rack but left the ribs on.
Here's the thread on it https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/506831-tallowpot-gamiviti-roof-rack-install.html
Here's the thread on it https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/506831-tallowpot-gamiviti-roof-rack-install.html
1973Guppie
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If you want the absolute best go with www.labrak.com, the owner shane is meticulous with his products. His stuff is just the best quality out there.
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Thanks for the feedback. and the pics, too. Much appreciated.
Assuming I understand your comment: If you are planning to carry any significant weight at all up on your new rack, I would forget about using the original roof mount locations currently used for the OEM rack. One, I doubt anybody makes an AM rack that mounts to the port-installed nutserts in the roof, and even if they did those nutserts are quite weak (and would rip out with any real weight on a rack that is then subject to typical loading forces while off road or in an accident). You are really only looking at AM roof racks that mount to the rain gutters along the side. HTH. Cheers, J
Had mine made in Houston by an aluminum fabricator, not sure you could get much more low profile. Lol
That's one sweet rack! I like the cutout provision for the sunroof. How much was it? And I'm assuming it's really light?
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scottryana, that is one sweet rack. very nice.
western flyer, thanks for the input. the good thing is that does open up my options quite a bit.
western flyer, thanks for the input. the good thing is that does open up my options quite a bit.
2KCruiser
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Just bent up some 5" wide gutter mounts and made it low profile 
I dig that rack. I bet Tom Sheppard would approve.
I got one of these. Built super solid and good looking.
It's just like a regular roof rack/basket only.... lower.
http://www.diamondrax.com/diamondrax-low-profile-roof-racks.html
It's just like a regular roof rack/basket only.... lower.
http://www.diamondrax.com/diamondrax-low-profile-roof-racks.html
^^this^^ great to deal with as well. Quality product and service.
duggy
SILVER Star
I have the same rack scottryana has but in steel. This rack has taken some serious abuse and will pull off the roof before anything breaks.
I took the double high ARB rack and just cut the top off cleaned and repainted. Cheap and easy.
Any pics out there of the labrak on an 80? None on the website, which also says they are free for the 80's
NLXTACY
Wits' End
Tom would never approve
The only thing he would give his ok to be on the roof is dust.
