Prinsu 200 Series Rack INSTALLED (1 Viewer)
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I recently installed a Prinsu on my HE. In an effort to keep wind noise to a minimum, I cut the center 8 spacers about 3/16" shorter. That allowed the remaining 8 spacers on each end of the side rail to be long enough without additional washers. Keeping the side rails low allows the front wind deflector to be close to the roof and then the rubber sound stuff easily touches the car. Without the rubber strip I got a terrible hormonic around 35-45 MPH.
Also, leaving the first crossbar off removes about 60% of the wind noise. Removing the second crossbar takes an additional 35% of the wind noise away. So now I can use my sunroof and leave the shade open most of the time. Today I drove a little over 4 hours doing 74 mph or 79 mph on cruise control. I did shut the shade when I was driving into the wind this morning. But with the shade shut I could not hear the rack. The stock tires make more noise than the rack.
Good Luck!
Robert
I would agree with everything you have said here, thanks for your input. I like the Gob, just not the price or delayed gratification waiting for it.
I had a Gobi on my last FJC and while I love the look I hate the design in terms of function. It started rusting in under two years and the mesh expanded metal didn't make for a very good surface to consistently secure straps and brackets, at least not in my use and experience. The wait for such a heavy, over priced, and dated design is mind boggling and the fact that they still sell at a rate that requires such a long lead time is perplexing.
Yes. Coming from the wrangler world last rack I had was by Teraflex, lots of adjustability and was made out of the same 8020 type stuff like the prinsu and was useful. Right now I have just added 8020 stock to factory side rails, but not sure if it going to do what I want
Looks like the po po was rolling up on you lol. That doesn't look too bad, I bet the static load capacity isn't as good as the aftermarket offerings but that's to be expected.
He rolled up just as I snapped a pic, I’m LE he was stopping by to chat. I’m just using it for my luggage/cargo box for trips and maybe some maxtraxs
Completely agree with you. After having to wait over 6 months on a ladder, I'm over it. They are like 10 miles from me and it took a dozen phone calls to even get someone on the phone just to realize that they never put my order in. If there was any other option than them for the ladder, i would have cancelled my order. No clue how they operate like this.
wiseinvestor
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I did not see an option for the LC on their website.
I have emailed them to inquire. I'll post what I get back.
Response from Will at Sherpa Equipment Co.
“Thanks for reaching out. We were supposed to have the 200 series rack done this summer, but the virus has delayed that to the end of the year. Unfortunately, we aren't sure when we will be able to pick the project back up.”
They seemed to have corrected the issues/ complaints that most had with the prinsu. No silicone required, riser plate vs cylinders, and most important stainless hardware. Personally I like the idea of the handle cut outs, but I‘ve read on other forums some didn’t like the look.
This is my main complaint. They did a good job of improving on the shortcomings of the Prinsu design but I am not a fan of the cutouts from an aesthetics point of view. Also, their wind fairing angle doesn't match that of the windshield itself and it looks kind of funny to me. These aesthetic issues are holding me back from buying one for the GX460 at the moment.
I thought the same on the wind fairing, it made me want to get the light bar with it so it looked normal. Maybe that was their intention haha.
So, my Prinsu is supposed to be hear this week. Stupid me didn't wait for the Black Friday deal. D'oh!
Anyway, I've tried to read through this whole post and there is a lot of debate going back and forth between silicone and non-hardening gasket (n-h-g) stuff. I've never worked with the latter but have ordered some because it seems to be the prevailing answer. With that said, do you guys use any kind of thread locker in addition to the n-h-g? Don't want the bolts being nice and sealed until they rattle out.
Also, approximately how long does the job take for someone that is pretty handy? I know about the caution needed when removing the old bolts but was curious about the rest of the project? FYI, mine is a 2011 LX.
Anyway, I've tried to read through this whole post and there is a lot of debate going back and forth between silicone and non-hardening gasket (n-h-g) stuff. I've never worked with the latter but have ordered some because it seems to be the prevailing answer. With that said, do you guys use any kind of thread locker in addition to the n-h-g? Don't want the bolts being nice and sealed until they rattle out.
Also, approximately how long does the job take for someone that is pretty handy? I know about the caution needed when removing the old bolts but was curious about the rest of the project? FYI, mine is a 2011 LX.
I used no 2 nhg, on the bolt threads, under washer, above washer, inside washer, then on top of bolt head. I would loosely install the crossbars at front, rear, and over any mounting holes off the rig (in order to give you the proper width, then lift up and mount to the rig.
After you get all the crossbars on, i would recommend running a piece of sewing thread from the front crossbar to the rear.... make sure the string touches the top of all the crossbars before you fully lock everything down.
Other good info here along with the basket torqu specs that I used
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Factory hardware has a type of thread locker on it, so the blue Loctite would not be out of line. Even though the supplied hardware for the Prinsu is different than OEM and mine did not come with torque specs, look at the torque specs for the factory rack, no way those will ever rattle out.
If you're OCD about getting the rack to sit just right, 4 hours total.
HTH.
@Yossarian and @radman , did you put the rack together (loosely) and then sit it on top or put the supports on then start adding crossbars? Obviously, one is a two-person job and the other is single-handed. Just didn't know if I need to schedule some time with my 17 yo son to help me put it on top.
I loosely assembled the side rails with 4 crossbars. You can do it solo, though. install the sides very loosely, then add the front, rear, and a few mid crossbars. at that point, you can check for flatness and then lock the sides down to the rig.
Additionally, I used a few blankets on the roof to ensure no damage while setting the rack in place.
I had the original pre-CBI rack, and the middle feet would touch the roof when the corner feet would not. If CBI hasn't made any changes, set the middle feet just off the roof 1st with the supplies spacers, then the corners. The OCD in me purchased many spacers, shims, washers in addition to what is supplied to get the fit as low as possible without contact.
HTH.
I had the original pre-CBI rack, and the middle feet would touch the roof when the corner feet would not. If CBI hasn't made any changes, set the middle feet just off the roof 1st with the supplies spacers, then the corners. The OCD in me purchased many spacers, shims, washers in addition to what is supplied to get the fit as low as possible without contact.
HTH.
