4x4 / Off-Road TechThis section contains all discussion related to taking the FJ Cruiser in Off-Road situations, 4x4 applications and any armor modifications.
The 4xrac is what I'm planning on using. I'm going to bolt it to some flat plates on the opposite side of the roof rack. That way it clamps down tight around the rack. I'm just a little nervous about wind noise.
I have been working on this problem for a couple of days. I think I am going to attach it to the fron bumper. There is a steel frame that runs the length of the lower half and I think it would look mean mounted there...at least that will be temporary until I have the ARB put on next year.
I looked at the mounts pictured above and they seem like they will stick out too far from the roof rack. I think if I decide to mount it up there (still a possibility) I will use U-bolts and a steel plate to secure it within an inch or so of the rack.
Just buy that hi-lift mount and then go and find a yakima mighty mount that fits the FJ. For the 03+ 4runners it was a mighty mount 10V.
Mine works like a champ!!
Sorry, I should have said that I already "OWN" the Yakima Hi-Lift MOUNT. It was $70 so I couldn't just throw it away. Those pictures are of it modified to fit MY FJ rack and it installed. Can't have the Hi-Lift taking up room inside of the rack. Need all the room for camping gear.
Sorry, I should have said that I already "OWN" the Yakima Hi-Lift MOUNT. It was $70 so I couldn't just throw it away. Those pictures are of it modified to fit MY FJ rack and it installed. Can't have the Hi-Lift taking up room inside of the rack. Need all the room for camping gear.
Hi-Lift jack on rack with Yakima mount.
Can you post a close up view of how the Hi-Lift attaches to that braket please?