Beyond happy with how these look and with how easy they were to install!!! Future update videos to come with them with wind noise, functionality, etc. I hope this video was helpful!! If you have any questions please feel free to comment of ask me on Instagram. Thank you again for watching!!!
Just got these bars today. Super easy install and they look amazing. Easily a one man job. Trickiest part was removing the caps on the stock rails to remove the OEM crossbars. The bars are such a huge visual and utility upgrade over stock and significantly less cost than a full rack. Perfect for those of us who don’t use our 4Runners as dedicated overland builds.
Nice video extremely helpful. Thank you. Additional tips, get two ladders. One for each side of the truck, Get two towels, one for each side of the truck. Watch video on pulling end caps of on youtube...be very careful.....don't tighten down the front to much until the others are placed. thread your nuts before install to where you can slide them in snug on install. Drivers side bolts turn towards front of truck. Passenger sides to the back. Pull your towels out before locking down front. If you have front wing fairing piece, put on the protective strip first. ( I actually cut about 2" of mine) Took me a little longer than 41 minutes but pretty simple modification.
They look great, especially with your painted side rails. They look like they will be more useful then the factory cross bars. I like how you purchased the cross bars first and assessed them versus purchasing the side rails and cross bars..
Man those look stout! Great looking product and super easy install. My Rago awning mount didn't fit after powder coating my rails and I had to remove the bars just to try and install. These bars are a great looking product and the easy install, wow. Nice job
Looks good, this will definitely be the route im going. Also I ground tent camp all the time, i use a hitch carrier to help with cargo if I need and a roof basket if I need more cargo so a RTT will just take up space.
Man!!! I am so glad you are happy with those! Mine are the first generation, and I have loved every minute of them. But those new ones with the slots!!! That is fantastic!!! I am going to have to get with LFD and get some updated ones! :)
@@TRDJon Mine have predrilled holes at different points. They have always lined up with my accessories (rack, RTT, Hi-Lift mounts, FuelPax, and other stuff). The design of yours is better in my opinion, but there is not thing wrong with mine.
Hey I know this vid is a bit old but hopefully you can answer (apologies if the answer is somewhere buried in the 257 comments too 😅) BUT regarding the height of these bars, when mounted to the factory rails, do items clear the shark fin antennae? For instance, if you were to throw a piece of 4x8 plywood on the roof? Thx in advance!
Thanks for this. They look great. Will be looking for wind noise analysis. I was leaning ttoward a front runner rack but at over $1100 I have been hesitating. With the slot system I will be curious if front runner accessories will work. What is the weight limits for dynamic and static loading?
I’d be hesitant to give true weight numbers as they are still on the stock roof rails. However if also seen people put RTT’s on stock rails also. Having 4 of these I feel disperses the load pretty well
Hi Jon....was wondering if you had any insight on the dynamic weight capacity of the side rails. There seems to be a lot of different thoughts on this.
Good morning Jon, I hope you and the family are doing well. I’m getting ready to purchase a 4Runner , You’reyour channel provides a lot of great information. I’d like to start off by thanking you for the contact you create I’m sure you’rI’d like to start off by thanking you for the contact you create I’m sure your experiences. I had a question about the LFD crossbars you installed on the factory roof rack. They did not look like they were anywhere near the roof on your video. But I have seen a few comments online about scratching, form what I saw that was from the wind deflector. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you enjoy your weekend Juan
I'll probably go with the crossbars for me 4Runner, but was wondering what you used to paint your stock rails? Painting aluminum can be tricky, so what did you do to make the paint adhere to the rails?
Great video for an awesome product. Their website shows the cross bars with pin holes, not slots. Are yours a newer model? Or where can I find these bars?
what have you mounted on the crossbars? you wouldnt happen to have a video would you? Im still trying to figure out how to slip in the TNuts underneath the channels, where there are no slots for them to sit on.
Hey Jon, Great install, I'm also in Florida and the Crossbars make sense. There are a couple of trails in Clermont Florida and all other activities are at the beach. Side Note: What percent of tint do you have on your 4Runner? Thanks.
Yes, you do, I have the same exact install, at 40 miles per wo wind fairing, and about 60 mph, humming sound. Ordered wind fairing, ordered all Aluminum, rails and fairing. Love the rack.
@@Taos3 Hi Josh, It's a must to prevent wind noise I tried it Without it, I can't hear any wind at all with it, just make sure it is set all the way to the cross bar like.the directions mention. If you need pics let me know. Guy
I actually priced out piecing the rack together or just going with the complete 7/8 rack, and it's less expensive to go with the complete rack. The complete rack includes 8 crossbars and the wind fairing.
Thanks Jon, nice video, I've been in the market of upgrading my factory cross bar. I have a Thule Force XT XL cargo box and the factory cross bar is just not cutting it, it flexes and keeps bouncing. I've been told to buy an after market cross bar like Thule or Yakima but doesn't wanna spent $500 for it. My question to you is, would I be able to use this cross bar with my Thule box. It looks sturdy but not too sure if the thule box mounting part will actually work with this bar.
Hey bud! I plasti dipped my roof rack end caps, Never using plasti dip before I noticed slight chipping on my paint work I guess I should have applied more layers, I accidentally snapped one of my clips from the end caps when removing them but it's still snug on the bar when re attached. How's your plasti dipped roof rail holding up so far and around how many coats of plasti would you recommend? Thanks for sharing
At 8:57 you say these 4 steel LFD xbars were cheaper than OEM. Huh? On Amazon, 2 OEM bars are $114 (free shipping w/prime), so a set of 4 would be $228 - and, being aluminum, they wouldn't rust and being aerodynamic they're supposedly silent, and if you bought 4 (vs. the standard 2) for extra support, you could probably mount a refrigerator up there, evenly loaded. The LFD "steel" (not aluminum, not stainless steel) bars are $80 each or $320 for 4 (plus $28 shipping). Stock = $230, LFD = $350. And, due to the higher wind noise (than stock) you still likely need a fairing, too (which, at LFD is another $40, so now we're up to $390. Basically close to $225 vs. just shy of $400. Am I missing something?
So if we were to just buy more 4runner cross bars you could create a sort of platform and just strap things on to them right? Won't be as nifty with holes to screw things into but cheaper.
Love your content Jon. Do you have any insight or have you heard any reviews on the wide version of LFD's cross bars? or why one would pick the wide vs standard size cross bars?
What's the feedback been on these now that's it's been 2+ years since this video? Have you upgraded to the side rails and faring? Any more videos of this rack in action?
They look good! I know you said you don’t think you’d get a roof top tent, but do you think those would handle the weight of one with two people in them?
The factory rails are going to be the main concern for holding that weight, not the crossbars. The crossbars Jon installed are much sturdier than the factory rails.
@@TRDJon thanks! Right after I commented I heard you say it was to the stocked railing lol. Love your channel keep on posting getting a lot of amazing ideas for my new 2018 4Runner SR5!
Great review brother! I just ordered three rails with the wind deflector in steel. How does the finish look for the powder coating? What did you use to paint the factory rails? I’m thinking about the spray bed liner...or some simple high temp flat black rustoleum.
Another great video! I just sent my stock roof rails in for powder coat because I like this route. Questions: 1. I know you got the steel ones, but I also saw aluminum LFD crossbars...other than alums being more expensive and lighter, was there any other reason you went with steel? 2. If wind noise becomes an issue, do you know if I can just add a wind faring to the frontmost crossbar, or do I need to install the LFD rails to add the wind faring? I could probably just call them but thought u might know. 3. I get my Maxtrax boards today. Do you know if MaxTrax boards are easily mountable using the MaxTrax mounting pins with the LFD crossbeams? Can u mount the boards facing front to back, or is it only right to left? I’d much prefer mounting them vertical to the crossbars to reduce wind noise. I do like how you don’t have to remove the plastic rear end caps to install these crossbars...on the other side, I guess they are easier to steal??
Disregard #1 and #2...I ended up ordering 3 LFD cross bars (2 steel and 1 aluminum). As far as the Max Trax are concerned, LFD customer service assured me that there are many ways to mount the Max Trax. Not sure how the wind faring will look with the factory rails...still on the fence about it.
So sorry meant to comment back! People have said that with adding some bolts to the top the wind noise has reduced. And yes maxtrax will have zero problems mounting
nice vid Jon. Thinking about pulling the trigger on 4 bars too. After 6 months of use, do you find the need for the cargo stop? appreciate your feedback
Blue TRD Jon yeah that’s great. I got in contact w ecotechne too. Their full rack isn’t priced that bad, under 800. But read or saw your vid about rusting issues. Undecided now.
Thanks for the install video very informative I've watched this twice and planning to have it on my 2021. Do you know the dimensions of the crossbar C channel? I'm still thinking of using my Yakima load warrior that came with it as needed I'm trying to figure out if the Yakima brackets attachment.
Not that I know of. Maybe try emailing their customer service to see if it is easily compatible. I dont see an issue though trying to run that rack onto of these bars.
TRD JON thanks again but if you can give me a favor measuring the crossbar so I can figure out the clearance on my existing Yakima Load warrior bracket. Lot's of thanks.
This makes me wonder…does anyone just add more factory crossbars? Or am I the only psycho out here doing that? Currently at 4, thinking about going to 5 or 6.
If the oem rails on the 4runner were steel then yeah definitely powder coat to prevent rust, but it’s alloy so you can paint em’ whatever way you like.
I bought a set that includes the fairing. It sat too low about 3/62 of an inch. I am not the only one who had the same problem... anyway, everytime I drove, I heard a vibrating noise and thought they went loose but werw not. I rem9ved them to return them and I discovered the fairing has dug into the paint on my 4Runner. I was hoping LFD will help with the pint, but they only offered to send me a touch up paint. Pathetic customer support and crappy design. I can confirm I was not the only one who had this issue as another 4runner forum member also returned the product.
They say not to go over the weight Of the stock rails. However I’ve seen RTT’s on stock rails soo idk. I think Toyota shoots low with that number to be safe. The Toyota rails will fail before these.
Toyota rack is plenty strong. I have had 12 sheets of 3/4" plywood or 15 sheets of 5/8' Sheetrock on the roof at slow speeds and short distances many times and have not damaged them yet. I don't know how much weight that is, but I can tell you that is plenty heavy. I would like to know what is the weight rating on these cross members if they are stronger I will get those when I get my 6th gen 4Runner. Been waiting about 5 years already, this is ridiculous.
Will these rails be able to accomodate a couple of solar panels? Thank you so much for this video. Edit: Also, did you go with Carbon or Stainless steel?
I purchased the LFD cross bars from Victory 4x4 and was very disappointed that they provided no installation instructions . Even worse the bolting system requires the removal of the end s of side bars separating the ends from the side bars the inserting all the bolts . Upon discovering that and with no instructions I went back to the vendor and asked one for instructions and two for about system that was shown on your video where no end caps or side rails detached from end caps . I want to slip the rails and bolts without any end cap removal as per your video.
@@TRDJon I canceled my order for a large rack, exact same reason, I'm not going for a overland rig. Do they make a wind deflector for the rack you ordered?
Beyond happy with how these look and with how easy they were to install!!! Future update videos to come with them with wind noise, functionality, etc. I hope this video was helpful!! If you have any questions please feel free to comment of ask me on Instagram. Thank you again for watching!!!
Blue TRD Jon this is the perfect solution to our roof rack dilemma, I will be ordering these and doing the same install
And you can order as many as needed as well
Do you know if these could have RotoPax mounting hardware attached safely and securely? Thx Jon! 👍
Oh most definitely. They have plenty of holes and mounting options.
Blue TRD Jon where to get this?
Just got these bars today. Super easy install and they look amazing. Easily a one man job. Trickiest part was removing the caps on the stock rails to remove the OEM crossbars. The bars are such a huge visual and utility upgrade over stock and significantly less cost than a full rack. Perfect for those of us who don’t use our 4Runners as dedicated overland builds.
Great to hear!
what hardware do you use to mount gear/accessories along the channels on the cross bars?
dude just bought a 2019 trd offroad premium. your vids are awesome and you definitely earned a sub.
Thank you and congratulations!!
These videos are my go to for my 4runner, I appreciate you're videos, thanks Jon
Glad you like them!
Can those cross bars support a RRT with the stock side rails in your opinion
Nice video extremely helpful. Thank you. Additional tips, get two ladders. One for each side of the truck, Get two towels, one for each side of the truck. Watch video on pulling end caps of on youtube...be very careful.....don't tighten down the front to much until the others are placed. thread your nuts before install to where you can slide them in snug on install. Drivers side bolts turn towards front of truck. Passenger sides to the back. Pull your towels out before locking down front. If you have front wing fairing piece, put on the protective strip first. ( I actually cut about 2" of mine) Took me a little longer than 41 minutes but pretty simple modification.
Cool! Like the low profile look. Would like to see some accessories up there on the rack.
Thanks Jon. I like the highlight that with lfd, you can upgrade over time and use the existing lfd parts.
Exactly! And it looks great too
They look great, especially with your painted side rails. They look like they will be more useful then the factory cross bars. I like how you purchased the cross bars first and assessed them versus purchasing the side rails and cross bars..
Yes! The main reason I went that route instead of just spending all the money at once. Especially if people want to go this route.
Man those look stout! Great looking product and super easy install. My Rago awning mount didn't fit after powder coating my rails and I had to remove the bars just to try and install. These bars are a great looking product and the easy install, wow. Nice job
Did you have those before the Baja ?
Looks good, this will definitely be the route im going. Also I ground tent camp all the time, i use a hitch carrier to help with cargo if I need and a roof basket if I need more cargo so a RTT will just take up space.
I love how this is modular too soo you can build as you need more
Thanks Jon! Because of this video I am going to buy 4 crossbars from LFD to install on my 5th gen. Appreciate the insight. Regards.
No worries!
Man!!! I am so glad you are happy with those! Mine are the first generation, and I have loved every minute of them. But those new ones with the slots!!! That is fantastic!!! I am going to have to get with LFD and get some updated ones! :)
Super glad I did too. So yours are just a bar ?
@@TRDJon Mine have predrilled holes at different points. They have always lined up with my accessories (rack, RTT, Hi-Lift mounts, FuelPax, and other stuff). The design of yours is better in my opinion, but there is not thing wrong with mine.
Ahhhhhh I see the difference yea.
Lite weight, awesome functionality simplicity at its best!
A good product and nicely done install. I appreciate your attention to detail, and the great care you take with the vehicle!
Love the product so far! And thank you, I try.
Thanks for the video-- love your videos! Have you noticed a lot of wind noise from these without the front wind faring?
Yes. I did an update video on thatbtoo
Hey I know this vid is a bit old but hopefully you can answer (apologies if the answer is somewhere buried in the 257 comments too 😅) BUT regarding the height of these bars, when mounted to the factory rails, do items clear the shark fin antennae? For instance, if you were to throw a piece of 4x8 plywood on the roof? Thx in advance!
At 6:27, are they high enough that hauling plywood would clear the shark fin? Tnx
Yes they are. Hauled plenty up there actually. Super solid. And up high enough to send straps through
@@TRDJon Perfect
I’m looking for some slightly higher than the antenna. Any recommendations?
Thanks for this. They look great. Will be looking for wind noise analysis. I was leaning ttoward a front runner rack but at over $1100 I have been hesitating. With the slot system I will be curious if front runner accessories will work. What is the weight limits for dynamic and static loading?
I’d be hesitant to give true weight numbers as they are still on the stock roof rails. However if also seen people put RTT’s on stock rails also. Having 4 of these I feel disperses the load pretty well
Did you remove the stock cross bars?
If so, did you remove the side rails to get them off?
do you know if a yakima ski box will clamp onto those rails
Hi Jon....was wondering if you had any insight on the dynamic weight capacity of the side rails. There seems to be a lot of different thoughts on this.
LFD recommendation is just to do the stock rail limits
Do they make these anywhere for rav4 2021 with raised roof rails??
Do the 4 inch wide cross bar fix the factory side rails?
Great video, waiting for my LFD Bundle set.
Good morning Jon,
I hope you and the family are doing well. I’m getting ready to purchase a 4Runner , You’reyour channel provides a lot of great information. I’d like to start off by thanking you for the contact you create I’m sure you’rI’d like to start off by thanking you for the contact you create I’m sure your experiences. I had a question about the LFD crossbars you installed on the factory roof rack. They did not look like they were anywhere near the roof on your video. But I have seen a few comments online about scratching, form what I saw that was from the wind deflector. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
I hope you enjoy your weekend
Juan
I'll probably go with the crossbars for me 4Runner, but was wondering what you used to paint your stock rails? Painting aluminum can be tricky, so what did you do to make the paint adhere to the rails?
Great video. Thanks for sharing! Question about XM antenna clearance. Do bars sit above or below the antenna’s peak?
Above so no worries there
Great video for an awesome product. Their website shows the cross bars with pin holes, not slots. Are yours a newer model? Or where can I find these bars?
Mine are the newest so should be on their site in the description. Holes and slots I believe if I remember right
They do look pretty sweet, and easy to install.
Yes they definitely were very easy to install
what have you mounted on the crossbars? you wouldnt happen to have a video would you? Im still trying to figure out how to slip in the TNuts underneath the channels, where there are no slots for them to sit on.
I don’t. I’ve used them mostly for Home Depot runs honestly
Hey Jon, Great install, I'm also in Florida and the Crossbars make sense. There are a couple of trails in Clermont Florida and all other activities are at the beach. Side Note: What percent of tint do you have on your 4Runner? Thanks.
Thanks!! 5% and none on the shield yet.
Thanks for the video-- love the 4Runner and your videos! Have you noticed a lot of wind noise from these without the front wind faring?
A decent amount yes. I did a wind test video too with just the bars
Yes, you do, I have the same exact install, at 40 miles per wo wind fairing, and about 60 mph, humming sound.
Ordered wind fairing, ordered all Aluminum, rails and fairing. Love the rack.
@@gjm8220 how much does the wind faring help with wind nose? I'm looking at purchasing the crossbar bundle
@@Taos3
Hi Josh,
It's a must to prevent wind noise I tried it Without it, I can't hear any wind at all with it, just make sure it is set all the way to the cross bar like.the directions mention.
If you need pics let me know.
Guy
@@gjm8220 thanks for the quick reply. I'll definitely be purchasing these. If I need any pics, I'll let you know.
Thanks, again!
I actually priced out piecing the rack together or just going with the complete 7/8 rack, and it's less expensive to go with the complete rack. The complete rack includes 8 crossbars and the wind fairing.
Yes it is a bit less expensive just to pull the full trigger right away
Thanks Jon, nice video, I've been in the market of upgrading my factory cross bar. I have a Thule Force XT XL cargo box and the factory cross bar is just not cutting it, it flexes and keeps bouncing. I've been told to buy an after market cross bar like Thule or Yakima but doesn't wanna spent $500 for it. My question to you is, would I be able to use this cross bar with my Thule box. It looks sturdy but not too sure if the thule box mounting part will actually work with this bar.
I'm not 100% sure due to the way these bars are. LFD is super customer service oriented so I'm sure if you email them, they will respond.
Hey bud! I plasti dipped my roof rack end caps, Never using plasti dip before I noticed slight chipping on my paint work I guess I should have applied more layers, I accidentally snapped one of my clips from the end caps when removing them but it's still snug on the bar when re attached. How's your plasti dipped roof rail holding up so far and around how many coats of plasti would you recommend? Thanks for sharing
It was great prior to going with a full roof rack. Zero issues
I don’t see just these rails on their site any longer. Wonder if they still make just the rails.
They are there
how is the wind noise with those cross bars?
Video will be going up tomorrow on this topic. Just finishing up the editing.
What is the length of the cross bar?
hi did you purchased the "Ruggedized Crossbar Bundle - 5th Gen 4Runner" on this? thank you
it was a while ago now, I think that's what it was
would a ski/snowboard rack mount to that pretty easily? thanks, cool vid!
I guess it depends on the rack but I don’t see why not. Thanks!!
Do the bolts come with any lock tight on the threads?
I’m trying to remember if the my did. I’m 98% sure they didn’t.
Hi Jon, wonder if you can share your thoughts on the wind noise? Any thoughts and feelings when driving on highway?
I did a video for it. WHen I didnt have the fairing it was super loud
Do you think it will hold a RTT?
How has the plasti dip held up? Will it scratch or peel when using ratchet straps for example?
Very good
I'm confused. What happened to the vs. the full rack?
Can you give me a measurement from roof to bottom on rail please. Need to see if my Yakima box will fit. Thanks
awesome video john. I don't want to buy a full rack right now, just need something for my kayaks. would this be a good option?
Yes, absolutely But just keep in mind the wind noise they make when unloaded is definitely noticeable.
Got a 19' 4R and looking to load my kayak also. Will check this one out
Are they higher than the antenna?
Yes
Will three of those support a 165lbs RTT?
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! What paint did you use to paint the side rails? I want do that too 👍👍👍
I have a video on that. I just used plasti dip
I replaced my stock ones for two of these. TY for the review
Thank you for the comment! Glad it helped!
At 8:57 you say these 4 steel LFD xbars were cheaper than OEM. Huh?
On Amazon, 2 OEM bars are $114 (free shipping w/prime), so a set of 4 would be $228 - and, being aluminum, they wouldn't rust and being aerodynamic they're supposedly silent, and if you bought 4 (vs. the standard 2) for extra support, you could probably mount a refrigerator up there, evenly loaded.
The LFD "steel" (not aluminum, not stainless steel) bars are $80 each or $320 for 4 (plus $28 shipping). Stock = $230, LFD = $350. And, due to the higher wind noise (than stock) you still likely need a fairing, too (which, at LFD is another $40, so now we're up to $390. Basically close to $225 vs. just shy of $400.
Am I missing something?
I got my bars on Black Friday and they were really cheap. But yes Amazon is cheap. I was meaning if you were to get the bars from the dealership
So if we were to just buy more 4runner cross bars you could create a sort of platform and just strap things on to them right? Won't be as nifty with holes to screw things into but cheaper.
Do y I know if these can hold up an RTT?
Love your content Jon. Do you have any insight or have you heard any reviews on the wide version of LFD's cross bars? or why one would pick the wide vs standard size cross bars?
I have seen them tease them. I am not sure if they ever made it to production. I'd go wider if the profile was a little lower IMO
What's the feedback been on these now that's it's been 2+ years since this video? Have you upgraded to the side rails and faring? Any more videos of this rack in action?
This was so extremely helpful!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you put a kayak rack on without it touching the roof?
They look good!
I know you said you don’t think you’d get a roof top tent, but do you think those would handle the weight of one with two people in them?
Yes 100%
The factory rails are going to be the main concern for holding that weight, not the crossbars. The crossbars Jon installed are much sturdier than the factory rails.
Was everything stocked before you added the LFD cross bars? I am wanting to do this for a roof top tent.
Correct it’s all stock minus the bars
@@TRDJon thanks! Right after I commented I heard you say it was to the stocked railing lol. Love your channel keep on posting getting a lot of amazing ideas for my new 2018 4Runner SR5!
Will do!!!
If I want just the bars do I order the 3/4 rack side rails only or the 7/8 rack, exactly what you got?
There is a section of their site for just the cross bars
Blue TRD Jon is there any reason to get aluminum over steel other than weight?
Look great. Excited to see what else comes in 2019.
Thank Auston! Excited for yours as well! If nobody sends another FJ in soon you may have to send yours in with whatever updates you’ve done!
So I was looking at the LFD website, not sure but is the price for each crossbar or is it for a set of 4?
Each bar is $79
Great review brother! I just ordered three rails with the wind deflector in steel. How does the finish look for the powder coating? What did you use to paint the factory rails? I’m thinking about the spray bed liner...or some simple high temp flat black rustoleum.
Honestly I just did plasti dip for now. 6 coats.
Lemme know how you like the deflector!
You got it! These rails are bad ass
You got it! These rails are bad ass
You got it! These rails are bad ass
Another great video! I just sent my stock roof rails in for powder coat because I like this route.
Questions:
1. I know you got the steel ones, but I also saw aluminum LFD crossbars...other than alums being more expensive and lighter, was there any other reason you went with steel?
2. If wind noise becomes an issue, do you know if I can just add a wind faring to the frontmost crossbar, or do I need to install the LFD rails to add the wind faring? I could probably just call them but thought u might know.
3. I get my Maxtrax boards today. Do you know if MaxTrax boards are easily mountable using the MaxTrax mounting pins with the LFD crossbeams? Can u mount the boards facing front to back, or is it only right to left? I’d much prefer mounting them vertical to the crossbars to reduce wind noise.
I do like how you don’t have to remove the plastic rear end caps to install these crossbars...on the other side, I guess they are easier to steal??
Disregard #1 and #2...I ended up ordering 3 LFD cross bars (2 steel and 1 aluminum).
As far as the Max Trax are concerned, LFD customer service assured me that there are many ways to mount the Max Trax.
Not sure how the wind faring will look with the factory rails...still on the fence about it.
So sorry meant to comment back! People have said that with adding some bolts to the top the wind noise has reduced. And yes maxtrax will have zero problems mounting
Love your videos! Do you happen to have a video about removing the factory crossbars? I just ordered my LFD crossbars today.
I don’t. I never had factory cross bars.
@@TRDJon oh ok. In your opinion, will I have to remove my factory side rails to remove my factory crossbars?
No idea. I doubt it though, that would be a pretty lame design
This is a great option if you cant afford a whole roof rack and it looks way better then oe crossbars
And you can build up to a 7/8
nice vid Jon. Thinking about pulling the trigger on 4 bars too. After 6 months of use, do you find the need for the cargo stop? appreciate your feedback
I don’t yet. But the beauty of it is that you can always add that when you want
Blue TRD Jon yeah that’s great. I got in contact w ecotechne too. Their full rack isn’t priced that bad, under 800. But read or saw your vid about rusting issues. Undecided now.
Yea and hardware issues with them too.
Thanks for the install video very informative I've watched this twice and planning to have it on my 2021. Do you know the dimensions of the crossbar C channel? I'm still thinking of using my Yakima load warrior that came with it as needed I'm trying to figure out if the Yakima brackets attachment.
Not that I know of. Maybe try emailing their customer service to see if it is easily compatible. I dont see an issue though trying to run that rack onto of these bars.
TRD JON thanks again but if you can give me a favor measuring the crossbar so I can figure out the clearance on my existing Yakima Load warrior bracket. Lot's of thanks.
Would these support the weight of a rooftop tent?
Yes they will
Jon - Did you ever install your awning? Was wondering how the cross bars worked out?
I never bought one. But would be solid
Thanks!
This makes me wonder…does anyone just add more factory crossbars? Or am I the only psycho out here doing that? Currently at 4, thinking about going to 5 or 6.
Yo Jon, how was the wind with these?
They make it with a wind fairing now so it is better
Do you notice a noise difference with the higher clearance bars?
Yes I did. I had a video on it as well.
@@TRDJon I must have missed it. Thanks
Are you using the stock side rails?
for this yes
Awesome vid man ! 🤙🏼 Are these capable of taking the weight of a roof top tent ??
Should be. Limiting factor is the stock roof rails
@@TRDJon thank you ! appreciate the reply, have a great day man 🙏🏼
You too!
Did you paint the rails yourself or did you get them powder coated?
I painted them myself
If the oem rails on the 4runner were steel then yeah definitely powder coat to prevent rust, but it’s alloy so you can paint em’ whatever way you like.
Hey Jon, do you know the weight for each individual crossbar? Not the weight load capacity, but the actual weight of each bar.
I wanna say like 10-20? They may have it listed on their site
Did you say these will work on full length racks later on?
7/8 max
I bought a set that includes the fairing. It sat too low about 3/62 of an inch. I am not the only one who had the same problem... anyway, everytime I drove, I heard a vibrating noise and thought they went loose but werw not. I rem9ved them to return them and I discovered the fairing has dug into the paint on my 4Runner. I was hoping LFD will help with the pint, but they only offered to send me a touch up paint. Pathetic customer support and crappy design. I can confirm I was not the only one who had this issue as another 4runner forum member also returned the product.
Would you mount a RTT to this??
RTT mounting hardware
@@TRDJon im asking. If it can withstand the weight of a RTT? My fear is the shark Fin. How high above the shark fin to clear it
whats the max load on the bars
Awsome vid. Going to look into em asap. Thx
No problem 👍
Hey Jon, maybe I missed the video but how was wind noise with them?
there is. I did a full vid for it. But when I go the wind fairing with my 7/8 it completely went away
@@TRDJon awesome, thanks for the info man
Did you purchase the stainless steel?
yes
how do these hold up the plasti dip? Love the videos!!
Very very well!!
kinda look low profile very nice I want that for my 4runner. How much per piece of a bar?
I think the are 55-75 ish per bar? Depends if aluminum or steel.
Trying to look for these exact crossbars , I think they don’t manufacture them anymore 😢
They may be out of stock.
They are there in the steel crossbar section. The aluminum are different.
Looks good
It gives it a different look to it, what's the weight capacity?
They say not to go over the weight
Of the stock rails. However I’ve seen RTT’s on stock rails soo idk. I think Toyota shoots low with that number to be safe. The Toyota rails will fail before these.
Toyota rack is plenty strong. I have had 12 sheets of 3/4" plywood or 15 sheets of 5/8' Sheetrock on the roof at slow speeds and short distances many times and have not damaged them yet. I don't know how much weight that is, but I can tell you that is plenty heavy. I would like to know what is the weight rating on these cross members if they are stronger I will get those when I get my 6th gen 4Runner. Been waiting about 5 years already, this is ridiculous.
They look great!
Can you elaborate on the wind noise caused by the bars?
Thanks
I am in the process of making that widow 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks jon
For sure Wilson!
Looking Into getting this 👍🔥
Will these rails be able to accomodate a couple of solar panels? Thank you so much for this video.
Edit: Also, did you go with Carbon or Stainless steel?
yes they would and this was SS
Is there an update video regarding noise and having used for awhile?
mmm I dont think I did. I have their 7/8 rack now though so I upgraded.
I really couldn’t tell if they were noisy or not from your video. How noisy are the 3/4 racks?
Thanks for responding
If you have the wind faring it’s not noisy at all.
TRD JON thank you! Enjoy your videos. God Bless!
aluminum vs. steel, why either??? thanks
I purchased the LFD cross bars from Victory 4x4 and was very disappointed that they provided no installation instructions . Even worse the bolting system requires the removal of the end s of side bars separating the ends from the side bars the inserting all the bolts .
Upon discovering that and with no instructions I went back to the vendor and asked one for instructions and two for about system that was shown on your video where no end caps or side rails detached from end caps . I want to slip the rails and bolts without any end cap removal as per your video.
Were they not LFD ? Cuz with the LFD you shouldn’t have to bad to remove those
Is the hardware stainless?
I’m not sure of the actually material. But mine have not rusted yet from what I’ve see.
@@TRDJon they look like steel/cadmium plated??
@@TRDJon I canceled my order for a large rack, exact same reason, I'm not going for a overland rig. Do they make a wind deflector for the rack you ordered?
Steel or alloy material?
Steel. They do have aluminum
Did you power coat your roof rails or painted your self ?
I painted them myself
Blue TRD Jon I just saw the video !!!! Plastic D. Will do same whit mine !! Great videos !!!
Thank you! No worries!