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Anyone using the ARB Base rack system on their 4Runner

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by truthrider, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. Dec 19, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    truthrider

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    The ARB base rack looks like a nice system. One of the reasons for not going with the Pro is the rack- looks cool but also do not look very practical.
    ARB doesn't show fitment at this point..
     
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    That looks nice, There are what seems like hundreds of racks for the 4 runner to choose from. And I agree the PRO rack looks useless to me. I could throw a few bags in it for a trip, but for carrying a canoe,kayaks, surfboard/snowboards, lumber , or my christmas tree, I need something better.
     
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    Resurrecting an old thread - has anyone got an ARB base rack on a 5th Gen yet? I'm seriously considering this, but would love to hear from someone that has one to hear about overall height including rack + mounting rail.
     
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    Anyone?
     
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    I would also be interested to hear experiences. I love a lot about this style of rack, but am concerned about wind noise. I travel 300 highway miles a week, so keeping the additional wind noise to a minimum is desirable.
     
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    Sorry I'm too poor to buy a nice rack right now. I have put it on my to do list for the future once my 4 runner is paid off and finances get better:(
    Hope some one else can help you out...........or you can buy it and tell us all about it!:yes:
     
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    Haha Bueller…lol had me going. I would have grabbed this one but I don’t believe it’s a full length rack. And I wish to have a full length not a 3/4. Bajaracks has one like this, I mean tons do but yea.
     
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    Bumping this one to see if anyone has experience with this rack.
     
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    I considered these a while back. They look well built and seem like they would make minimal noise, but I seem to recall the sizes weren’t what I was looking for. It was hard to find actual reviews of them too.
     
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    it looks like ARB has some more photos
    https://store.arbusa.com/base-rack-kit-base231/

    and the discussion here: seems to say they use non drill factory mounting points.

    the 3/4 rack here:
    https://trail4runner.com/2024/01/19/arb-base-rack-5th-gen-4runner-review/

    this video shows some mounting and such
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt1eDzAx2qI

    toyota even sells them:
    https://autoparts.toyota.com/produc...-associated-accessory-products-aap-ptn8989222


    most comments I saw in the negative realm was the rack was noisy unless fitted with the front air deflector.
     

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