Re: Factory Roof Rack
I had the same problem as Toyo_tundun- How to secure stuff on the factory roof rack. I finally decided that the Yakima Universal mighty mounts did the job I needed them to do-bascially secure my snowboard rack and/or canoe.
After looking at the way the whole factory rack bars lock in, I wasn't comfortable with it. I ended up taking off the factory rack and using a Yakima crossbar over the front of the cab and Yakima bars on the ARE shell. I feel much more secure with the bulletproof Yakima setup then with the factory rack. Glad I saved those weatherstrips as well. A bit of new 3M adhesive tape and they went right back on where they came off.
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Dan
1984 Hi-Lux 2wd -Sold
2001 Tacoma base 2wd -Sold
2004 4Runner 4wd SR5 -Family Wagon
2007 Tacoma TRD 4wd Off Road DC (Lovin' it)
My 2007 Tacoma: 4900 miles, ARE Z-Series shell with Yakima rack system. Nasta Stainless step bars. X-pel 3M paint protection film, Coverking seat and dash covers, OEM bed mat and all-weather floormats, Valor exhaust tip, Wheelskins leather steering wheel cover, Japanese 90915-20004 oil filters, Filter-Mag, and Redline fluids.
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