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I just wrapped up a 4500 mile trip with a 12" tall cargo bag strapped onto this rack and 1/2 of that mileage was with 4x Scepter cans standing on their sides about level with the bag and there was no discernible noise anytime during the trip. In fact, the bag only had a few bug splatters on it, the cans were bug free but my front bumper and hood are literally painted thick with bug debris. Great job on the wind deflector guys!
 
I just went ahead and bought this amazing roof rack, I opted for unfinished version and would like to paint it. What brand and what paint shall I use ?
 
I used rustoleam to spray my raw rack. Used clear coat for cross bars and sides and sprayed the wind deflector black.
 
How fast and easy is to take off and on this rack. I will be shipping the car in container so might be that the rack will have to go down (and this would not be done by me).

Jorge

Received response from Prinsu that the roof rack will add 4'' to the height. My cruiser is now about 205 cm height . Together it makes 215 cm while container has 227 mm. So I think it should be fine..
 
Box Rocket said:
Seriously guys? You make me laugh. It's not that hard. Does anyone turn a wrench on their own stuff anymore? It's probably more work to add as nice of a tie down to just about any other rack out there. It doesn't require fully taking it apart with the current design. Just loosen the two bolts that holds one end of the crossbar and it can be raised enough to slide the eyelet into place. Took me all of about 30 sec. when I did that on Saturday. Also with a dozen of these eyelets included with the rack you can usually just leave them alone. Put them on the crossbars you intend to use most to secure gear and slide them out of the way if you need to. With 6 slots on each crossbar, and with how cheap the eyelets are, you could have a dozen eyelets on each crossbar if you wanted and could slide them wherever you wanted. Heck just install them on the front and back slots instead of the top if your worried about the eyelet being in the way on the top.

Of course if you want to notch the rails you could but I think that would not only weaken the rail but also weaken the area where the bolts secure the crossbars.
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Is the metal thinner gauge that the front runner slats? Because they're notched and I can't imagine anything ripping out a bolt. For instance, my tent mount bolts just happen to sit an inch from one of those cut-outs to insert a nut, and all is well.










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Jorgito said:
How fast and easy is to take off and on this rack. I will be shipping the car in container so might be that the rack will have to go down (and this would not be done by me).

Jorge

Received response from Prinsu that the roof rack will add 4'' to the height. My cruiser is now about 205 cm height . Together it makes 215 cm while container has 227 mm. So I think it should be fine..
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It's not difficult to take off once it's built. It's easier with some help.
 
JCruse said:
Is the metal thinner gauge that the front runner slats? Because they're notched and I can't imagine anything ripping out a bolt. For instance, my tent mount bolts just happen to sit an inch from one of those cut-outs to insert a nut, and all is well.
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No, it's actually thicker aluminum than what is on the front runner.
 
Box Rocket said:
No, it's actually thicker aluminum than what is on the front runner.
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Good, then making M8 bolt head sized cutouts should be fine.

I came this > < close to buying one of these racks. It was a toss-up really.
 
I'm not sure if someone has already asked this question and I'm sorry if so but does anyone know if this rack will fit or come close to fitting a 60 series? Thanks
 
Foothill80 said:
Finally got my Prinsu last week, assembled and doing a family install tomorrow. My 8 year old son is more excited than I am about it. I was sold immediately when I saw this rack in person on an 80 locally. The build quality and finish is top notch.
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Pics?? We like pics! :bounce:
 
Dailydrivingfj60 said:
I'm not sure if someone has already asked this question and I'm sorry if so but does anyone know if this rack will fit or come close to fitting a 60 series? Thanks
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The 80 series rack will not fit a 60. Width is slightly different and more importantly the curve of the roofline is different. I know that they are working on one for the 100 series and the 60 series, but I don't know the ETA on them.
 
Anyone know how much taller this is than the stock roof rack?
 
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