I'm seriously looking at a used FJ100 but it doesnt have roof rails which I really need to fit Yakima bars. I had an FJ80 some years ago and ordered and had them installed by the local dealer but I can't seem to find FJ100 ones. Then, if I can find them who best does the installation? Many thanks.
Where can I get OEM or equivalent roof rails?
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Let me decide if I'm getting this one first then I'll contact you. Thanks for the offer and response.
Everyone who has an African Outback, Frontrunner or Eezi-awn roof rack uses, as part of the system, an extruded aluminum type track which, IMO, is nicer than the factory rack.
-Mounts are infinitely adjustable
-You can mount Yakima control towers to it (not confirmed for all tracks)
-Lower profile than Yakima/Thule/Etc mounted on the OE rack
-Super low profile when accessories are removed
Whether they are available separately, I don't know. I purchased AO tracks a la carte, years ago from Slee.
I do see Frontrunner as well as many other companies selling universal tracks but I don't know how you would bend it to the contour of the roof without a tube bender.
http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/front-runner-universal-track-2200mm.html#.VFlOQlZbzFI
Here's a good picture of @SmoothLC Yakima Control towers w/ landing pads mounted to some FR tracks.
-Mounts are infinitely adjustable
-You can mount Yakima control towers to it (not confirmed for all tracks)
-Lower profile than Yakima/Thule/Etc mounted on the OE rack
-Super low profile when accessories are removed
Whether they are available separately, I don't know. I purchased AO tracks a la carte, years ago from Slee.
I do see Frontrunner as well as many other companies selling universal tracks but I don't know how you would bend it to the contour of the roof without a tube bender.
http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/front-runner-universal-track-2200mm.html#.VFlOQlZbzFI
Here's a good picture of @SmoothLC Yakima Control towers w/ landing pads mounted to some FR tracks.
I think I have a pair of Front Runner tracks; brand new. PM me if interested and I'll dig through my stuff.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/front-runner-roof-rack-rails-for-100-series.755151/
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/front-runner-roof-rack-rails-for-100-series.755151/
Thule makes a fit kit so you can use their rack system without an OEM rack. It clamps at the door. I have the same set up on my 1994 4Runner and it works great.
I would assume Yakima has the same thing.
I would assume Yakima has the same thing.
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Where are you? I've got a factory rack leaning against the shed- don't want to ship it, but free pickup (Denver).