Can anything be done to improve roof rack?

hydro556 · 11-03-2009, 05:57 PM

I have been pondering what I could do to improve the functionality of the factory FJ roof rack.

I kind of thought about upgrading to one of the aftermarket racks, but they seem so costly, plus the hassle of R&Ring and the fact that I will likely get next to nothing for the factory rack has me wondering if I can improve the factory rack.

Specifically I would like to have a mesh floor. Seems that it would be pretty easy for someone to make one.

I would like to mount my Hi Lift to it, if I could find a SOLID mounting bracket for it and a good cover, as I dont want it to rust away.

What do you guys think?

fjlarry · 11-03-2009, 06:14 PM

There's lots of info on here you can find about this. I have the Fourtreks mounts for the hi-lift to the factory rack. They are about as solid as you can get. And about as expensive too. I bought mine used. ARB has a hi-lift cover.

hydro556 · 11-03-2009, 06:31 PM

The 4 treks mount looks nice. I notice on their page to buy it, it lists a FJ cruiser mount, but it lists a 2006-2007 FJ. Mine is an 08. Did they change the roof rack diameter or does their site just need upgrading?

Are there better mounts, value wise available? When I google it, I get tons of unrelated info and not much pertinent to what I am doing.

FJNewb · 11-03-2009, 06:39 PM

Roof rack diameters did not change so you'll be fine purchasing the FJ ones they have listed. Luke at Fourtreks is a great guy and an excellent product designer when it comes down to it.

This may interest you

Baja Rack FJ Basket | FJC Magazine - For FJ Cruiser Owners and Enthusiasts

Aonarch · 11-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

FJNewb previously said:

Roof rack diameters did not change so you'll be fine purchasing the FJ ones they have listed. Luke at Fourtreks is a great guy and an excellent product designer when it comes down to it.

This may interest you

Baja Rack FJ Basket | FJC Magazine - For FJ Cruiser Owners and Enthusiasts

The Baja rack is my top pick!

gericurl76 · 11-03-2009, 06:59 PM

You can do your own mounts just as sturdy for under $25.

Not as pretty but the price difference is a good start on another mod.

I did this and it is very solid almost 2 years later. I paid $25 with tax and I had a can of black paint laying around.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...265-post4.html

hydro556 · 11-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

FJNewb previously said:

Roof rack diameters did not change so you'll be fine purchasing the FJ ones they have listed. Luke at Fourtreks is a great guy and an excellent product designer when it comes down to it.

This may interest you

Baja Rack FJ Basket | FJC Magazine - For FJ Cruiser Owners and Enthusiasts

FJN- Thanks, that looks very interesting. The link for "more info" is dead though. Where are guys getting these? That is kind of what I am looking for. Something that will allow me to use the rack without toughing the actual roof.

I would love to just replace the factory rack with something more useful, and low profile, but damn! those nice racks are very expensive.

FJNewb · 11-03-2009, 07:39 PM

NEW! BajaRack for OEM FJ Cruiser Rack BR-TYFJOEMRCK

Just one of the retailers selling it online. Bajaracks website was to painful for me to search around on.

FJNewb · 11-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Think WAAG or someone also makes another basket

FJNewb · 11-03-2009, 07:42 PM

WAAG's

WAAG : XS Rack® Insert Basket for FJ Cruiser