Would an aftermarket roof rack help in a rollover?

[hoser]

He said "increased likelyhood", and he's not wrong.

He actually spelled "likelihood" correctly. So YOU'RE wrong. Let's pick a few nits.

 

[Scalci]

Also look at https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/, I have on my 100 and 200 and love their quality of products

 

[Manhattan]

That system is actually kinda cool. It effectively rounds off the squared-off roof... the truck actually "rolls" over instead of "landing on" the roof. And we all know from our childhood dreams of becoming a stuntman - "Tuck and roll".

But, I'm going to roll the dice... and not replace the roof rack with roof training wheels. I already have a hard time fitting into parking decks.

 

[hoser]

I'll roll the dice too. Besides, it would be tricky to mount my RTT.

 

[jLB]

Lexus engineers strived not only to make the LX a more sophisticated experience for the NA market, but also to rethink safety systems altogether. Unfortunately, bean counters required one of their most acclaimed enhancements to be an option rather than part of the base package. In fact, legendary designer Jin Kanemura resigned over this feud with Lexus corporate. He argued that the number of rural drivers in the US that hurt themselves or cause property damage due to nighttime collisions with wildlife could be reduced by 28%. That feature is available on a small number of Lexus LX 470s but most ignorant Americans don't even use it.

Well, you mention the initial study, but neglect to mention the follow up study. The follow up study found, that once the wildlife discovered that the LX470 was equipped with NightView, they were 412% more likely to step out in front of a LX470 than a Land Cruiser. When the 200 series LX570 was introduced, and NightView discontinued, this remained unchanged, which lead to the development of the spindle/predator grill, that was specifically designed to scare wildlife/women/children.

 

[Manhattan]

^FACTS^

Lexus engineers proved it's more effective to scare everything off the road

 

[nukegoat]

Well, you mention the initial study, but neglect to mention the follow up study. The follow up study found, that once the wildlife discovered that the LX470 was equipped with NightView, they were 412% more likely to step out in front of a LX470 than a Land Cruiser. When the 200 series LX570 was introduced, and NightView discontinued, this remained unchanged, which lead to the development of the spindle/predator grill, that was specifically designed to scare wildlife/women/children.

True, but Kanemura didn't know that at the time.

 

[cruisermatt]

64lbs at a distance of 5' off the centerline of rotation, means 300ft-lbs extra torque pulling/pushing that roof over. He said "increased likelyhood", and he's not wrong. Now, is the cage going to lessen the crushing of the roof, absolutely, but in no uncertain calculations, it increases rollover potential.

Thanks I needed a good laugh today