bigwapitijohnny
09-21-2009, 12:04 PM
All,
Big props to Baja Rack for making a rack specifically for the 3rd generation 4runner! I have been looking for a rack that would not be so high up from the vehicle roof line and it has taken me over 2 years to find a rack that would fit the bill. I was not looking for a rack that spanned the entire length of the roof since I am going to get an expedition trailer built soon. Also, big props to Jacque at TRDParts4U for sending me pics and having this rack in stock. I ordered it, it shipped the next day, and it was on my rig two days later...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2860.jpg
Anyway, I got a chance to visit with John at Baja Rack, and was informed of 4 offerings for the rig currently (Note: their web page has not been updated yet...call for specifics). The Mule, Mega Mule, and two just for the 3rd generation. Both 'Mule' racks fit onto the factory cross bars and set higher that the 3rd gen racks.
Here are a couple of photos of Jacque's rig with the mule...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/bajamule1.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/bajamule4.jpg
The 3rd generation specific racks come in two different configurations. A full rack complete with 6 inch rails and the other one, for roof top tents, comes without rails. Both are 60" long x 41" wide.
Here is the 3rd generation expedition rack with the RTT (Thanks John for the pic)...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/DSC_0528.jpg
I went with the full rack as the trailer will get the RTT eventually. These new racks will retro fit into the factory rails and will sit considerably lower.
When my rack arrived, my initial impression is that it is light. I was able to hoist this unto the roof by myself due to it weighing under 25 pounds. The finish is durable, and looks good right out of the box. Comes with instructions, all of the mounting hardware, and a cargo net. It shipped as one piece...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2845.jpg
The rack bolts to feet that slide into the rails as such. Not seen is the foot that is in the rail itself...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2857.jpg
The accessories that I went with were the following: Hi lift jack mount and the axe / shovel mount...shovel will get here in two days...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2856.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2854.jpg
There is a hole drilled in the mounting bolt that will allow a small padlock to lock the wingnut down. I found some steel spacers to prevent the wingnuts from loosening too much and slow the thieves down. Hopefully, they will see the effort needed to kipe (s.p.?) my goods and move on...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2858.jpg
These accessories are pretty reasonable when compared to the other rack systems available. Kudos to Baja Rack for giving us value for our hard earned buck...
Enjoy! and THANKS AGAIN TO Baja Rack and TRDParts4U :wings:
Regards,
BWJ
Big props to Baja Rack for making a rack specifically for the 3rd generation 4runner! I have been looking for a rack that would not be so high up from the vehicle roof line and it has taken me over 2 years to find a rack that would fit the bill. I was not looking for a rack that spanned the entire length of the roof since I am going to get an expedition trailer built soon. Also, big props to Jacque at TRDParts4U for sending me pics and having this rack in stock. I ordered it, it shipped the next day, and it was on my rig two days later...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2860.jpg
Anyway, I got a chance to visit with John at Baja Rack, and was informed of 4 offerings for the rig currently (Note: their web page has not been updated yet...call for specifics). The Mule, Mega Mule, and two just for the 3rd generation. Both 'Mule' racks fit onto the factory cross bars and set higher that the 3rd gen racks.
Here are a couple of photos of Jacque's rig with the mule...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/bajamule1.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/bajamule4.jpg
The 3rd generation specific racks come in two different configurations. A full rack complete with 6 inch rails and the other one, for roof top tents, comes without rails. Both are 60" long x 41" wide.
Here is the 3rd generation expedition rack with the RTT (Thanks John for the pic)...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/DSC_0528.jpg
I went with the full rack as the trailer will get the RTT eventually. These new racks will retro fit into the factory rails and will sit considerably lower.
When my rack arrived, my initial impression is that it is light. I was able to hoist this unto the roof by myself due to it weighing under 25 pounds. The finish is durable, and looks good right out of the box. Comes with instructions, all of the mounting hardware, and a cargo net. It shipped as one piece...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2845.jpg
The rack bolts to feet that slide into the rails as such. Not seen is the foot that is in the rail itself...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2857.jpg
The accessories that I went with were the following: Hi lift jack mount and the axe / shovel mount...shovel will get here in two days...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2856.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2854.jpg
There is a hole drilled in the mounting bolt that will allow a small padlock to lock the wingnut down. I found some steel spacers to prevent the wingnuts from loosening too much and slow the thieves down. Hopefully, they will see the effort needed to kipe (s.p.?) my goods and move on...
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/4runner/IMG_2858.jpg
These accessories are pretty reasonable when compared to the other rack systems available. Kudos to Baja Rack for giving us value for our hard earned buck...
Enjoy! and THANKS AGAIN TO Baja Rack and TRDParts4U :wings:
Regards,
BWJ