anyone install one yet???
New ARB BASE roof rack
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Nice! Looks great... Do you like the 61”? I was thinking this as well but wondering if the full length would be utilized better.
I do like it...I opted for that length versus the full size. I won't ever use an RTT or anything like that, and didn't want the rack running the full length of the vehicle.
The one thing I will say is the wind fairing is a must. I am waiting on that part and it howls in any speed over 45mph...
Interesting... I thought it came with the wind deflector? There’s no part # for it that I can see. Lists all other accessories though.
Landcruiserheaven?
Yep
No wonder it looked familiar, awesome rig nonetheless.
Can the mounts be placed anywhere along the edge of the rack? Could I use 4 mounts per side instead of three? I am definitely interest in the longer version of this rack.
The Thule Box claws that come standard only open up the about 3.5 inches wide whereas the horizontal slats on the ARB Base Rack are approximately 5 inches according to ARB. Thule makes an adapter (Thule T-track Adapter 697-6), that appears to be the solution for those of us who want to be able to mount our Thule boxes on the Base Rack. The claws are removed from the Thule box and this adapter kit takes it’s place. Once my LC gets out of the repair shop and I get a chance to install the Base Rack, will be able to verify this Thule T-Track adapter solution actually works.
Wind noise is a show stopper. The original round bar rack was quiet if you chop off the fairing. Just need to use clamps instead of t-nuts.
Hey Mudzlla, it sounds like you're saying the original ARB roof rack does not produce much road noise in your experience? What do you mean by removing the fairing? I thought there was a plastic fairing which was optional on the front of the ARB roof rack - do you mean that it's quieter without that piece? I believe it, but I thought that decreased noise was the point of the fairing.
I like the alloy ARB racks in the original flavor. I also like the mesh on the bottom of the rack, it just seems much easier to attach whatever you want, and you can throw in firewood easily. I realize the modern look is the flat rack, but I think the OG racks look better on these older rigs, and I'm not a fan of all the proprietary/fiddly attachments that these new racks require. Just my two cents.
The base rack doesn’t use t tracks so don’t believe these will work unfortunately.
I meant to add to my prior post this is the ARB Base Rack adapter that would be needed to fit the Thule Box adapter to it.
Well it's a single welded piece as per the pic. The fairing was really a sheet metal bit welded onto a tube frame that protruded up about 6-8" as shown in pic. I had to cut that off to fit it into my garage after lifting it and larger tires.
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If you just want low profile... you can always try the Gamiviti mounts..
I am using a Frontrunner rack with the Gamiviti mounts and its pretty low....
Frontrunner also has mounting holes in the tops of the rails... but not unibody like the ARB..
I am using a Frontrunner rack with the Gamiviti mounts and its pretty low....
Frontrunner also has mounting holes in the tops of the rails... but not unibody like the ARB..
Got my ARB base rack a couple weeks ago and so far I really like it. Took it to Moab with awning and some other attachments and held up great. Absolutely no wind noise or whistle driving from Fort Collins to Moab (6 hour drive) or any other times. I went with the 72” length which is a great length for my needs. I don’t like how it covers the sunroof but I knew that going into it. Even with the 84” it would still cover the sunroof since the bars are not movable.
Install was super easy with my buddy and lifting it up on the roof. Instructions are pretty self explanatory and wind deflector went on with no problems. There were no vibrations and after Moab no bolts were loose. I did have it on the lowest setting but recently raised it so the wind deflector wasn’t so close to the sunroof glass.
I got quite a few attachments and so far I really like the quick release awning mount. Very easy to use and I also got the eye bolts quick release and standard. Both work great. Also got the ratchet straps but haven’t used them yet.
only bummer is I can’t attach my roof box. Apparently the one I have they don’t make the t -track conversion for even though it was their top of the line model a couple years ago. Might sell it and get a newer version just to accommodate.
here are the pictures...
Install was super easy with my buddy and lifting it up on the roof. Instructions are pretty self explanatory and wind deflector went on with no problems. There were no vibrations and after Moab no bolts were loose. I did have it on the lowest setting but recently raised it so the wind deflector wasn’t so close to the sunroof glass.
I got quite a few attachments and so far I really like the quick release awning mount. Very easy to use and I also got the eye bolts quick release and standard. Both work great. Also got the ratchet straps but haven’t used them yet.
only bummer is I can’t attach my roof box. Apparently the one I have they don’t make the t -track conversion for even though it was their top of the line model a couple years ago. Might sell it and get a newer version just to accommodate.
here are the pictures...
Awesome photos. The rack is still really new. Not a lot of 80 specific information is out there yet. Thanks
