Roof rack crossbar mod: 3 is stronger than 1 (pics) - Page 2

AF Chief · 07-03-2007, 06:46 AM

good job

***LandCruiserSteve*** · 07-03-2007, 09:39 AM

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AF Chief previously said:

good job

Thanks, Chief.

BMThiker · 07-03-2007, 09:51 AM

Nice work! A simple solution for the gas cans.

***Shadow-Warrior*** · 07-03-2007, 09:58 AM

Very nice job Steve. I will be doing this MOD myself. I'm also thinking of getting a pelican case to put recovery gear along with some extra FJ parts, belts, hoses, CV, etc. Great job

Tony5150RN · 07-03-2007, 11:09 AM

Looks great! Hmmm, I wonder if it's possible to buy spare cross members. Several extra cross members, and Steve's idea, could really turn the factory rack into something useful.

***LandCruiserSteve*** · 07-04-2007, 04:43 AM

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Tony5150RN previously said:

Looks great! Hmmm, I wonder if it's possible to buy spare cross members.

Thanks, Tony. I didn't get a price on them, but the dealership's parts department said the crossbars are available individually, since a lot of customers either lose them, break them, have them stolen or just want a few more. Since they come in different lengths (depending on their intended location on the rack), I suspect you'll have to specify a specific part #.

trailteamsfj08 · 03-21-2008, 02:48 AM

Where to purchase extra crossbars for the OEM roof rack?

wvuhillbilly · 03-21-2008, 05:08 AM

From an aerodynamic standpoint, there may be another benefit to this mod and that is noise reduction. Can you run your rig like maybe in a 70mph cruise config for us and see if you notice any improvement over the stock location?

gronch · 03-21-2008, 05:35 AM

Sweeet!

16_year-old_FJ_Owner · 10-05-2009, 10:30 PM

After I saw this mod I went outside and moved my bars also. It works great but then I got to thinking that I wish that I had a little more room. So now I'm planning on going through some junkyards to see if i can find a wrecked FJ and taking the bars...and maybe the ATrac switch...