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Sherpa or prinsu rack help please

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by NotAnotherWhite4runner, Oct 27, 2021.

  1. Oct 27, 2021 at 7:48 PM
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    NotAnotherWhite4runner

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    Ok so if anyone has one of these racks……could you please measure from the bolt holes of the cross bars down to the roof and tell me what that measurement is?

    I’m looking at a side panel but don’t have the rack it’s designed for and need to see if mine will work.

    Attached is the piece I want to buy but can’t get any info on.

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    NotAnotherWhite4runner

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    Yeah I didn’t explain it well haha. So the side panel bolts to the existing cross rails. If you measure from those bolts down to the roof line, that’s the measurement I need. I’m trying to see if the Sherpa or prinsu have the same height as my SSO rack to make these panels work.
     
  4. Nov 28, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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    I think this can be a hard one to answer as both racks look so similar. I'd say it depends on what you want, price or a slightly stronger rack? prinsu offers a fantastic price point, I own one, and it's one great roof rack. Sherpa seems better built and more solid, yet pricier. I do know their side panels are stronger, and I think another great thing it's it only adds 2.5" in height to the 4runner's roof, my Prinsu is leaning towards the 3.5".

    In case you want to read more, here's a good read on Prinsu vs Sherpa.
     

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