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Gobi Roof Rack

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Pain Level A 10, Apr 14, 2019.

  1. Aug 2, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    cug

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    @Daytonaviolet - thanks a lot for your help. Yeah, I’ve seen the specs, but one of the most important metrics isn’t there: usable length and width inside the basket.
     
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  2. Aug 3, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    cug

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    Answering my own question, I talked to Gobi today and according to them it's 78" between the front riser and the rear upper bar on a 5th gen 4Runner.
     
  3. Aug 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Just now seeing your initial question. I went out and measured my rack and got roughly 78.5" from the front riser to the rear riser, and then measured 41" across from one side rail to the other.
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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    Thanks for this! The reason why I'm asking this, is that I'm still debating between a roof top tent (CVT Mt. Hood) and a ground tent (Oztent RV3 or RV4). I was hoping the ground tent would fit lengthwise inside the basket, but it seems it won't. I have not found someone who actually has this combination, therefore I'm going by specs.
     
  5. Aug 3, 2021 at 3:59 PM
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    All of them.
    What about a gazelle t4? I have one and it fits
     
  6. Aug 3, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    The Gazelle T4 looks a bit too fragile for my taste. I'm often in areas with high wind and I don't see how this construction could possibly hold up to that. For other conditions it's probably okay, but I don't want even think about sitting/sleeping in this in conditions I have had a few times with my ground tent.
     
  7. May 31, 2022 at 10:47 AM
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    Just figured I would post here since there isn't normally good press regarding Gobi. I ordered my Gobi rack on March 15 and received an email last week stating they would be charging my card and shipping it this week. My card was charged this morning. I received communication without having to chase anyone there down and I fully expected a wait of 8+ months based off of this but 11 weeks seems to be it for me.
     
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  8. May 31, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    Get an aluminum rack. I have a gobi and if u actually use it it will rust. My stated lead time was also 13 weeks and recieved after 40.
     
  9. May 31, 2022 at 7:45 PM
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    - GOBI roof rack and ladder - Westcott Design Rock sliders - M.O.R.E. Underbody Skid plates - Dual ARB air compressor & ARB single compressor - LED interior lighting - Ironman 2.0 meter awning and enclosure - Ironman winch with factor55 hook - Ironman foam cell pro suspension - Ironman recovery snatch rope - Ironman recovery traction boards - lilbscustomfab Hybrid Front Bumper - lilbscustomfab BMC - RRW RR7-H Hybrid Beadlock wheels - Nitto Trail Grapplers 285/75/17 M/T - 4.88 gears - ARB front air locker - ARB rear air locker - Hi-lift jack & mount - Sony aftermarket speakers - LASFIT External LED Light Conversion - Center console organizer - Glovebox organizer - ICS phone Mount holder - C4 rear bumper with dual swing arms - C4 gas skid plate - C4 rear diff skid plates
    Hey. Don’t be a Debbie downer. Rust is the new in thing. ;). Yeah I didn’t know I was moving to NC when I got mine. Now I wish I got aluminum. I tried changing it out but couldn’t find a buyer willing to buy it from me for a fair price. Haven’t tried since
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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    I think its more of a common sense thing than just it will rust. I use mine frequently, but I don't use it to haul rebar.
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2022 at 6:13 PM
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    Yep. If you do wear off the powder coating in a couple of spots, touch it up.

    It's not hard :notsure:
     
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