show me your roof racked first gen runner

89macrunner · 08-25-2005, 01:37 PM

i REALLY want a roof rack for my runner but theres no way i want to drill into the fiberglass to do this.

i know people out ther have roof racks on their first gen runners..

how did you mount it?

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geoduke · 08-25-2005, 09:13 PM

Here is a set of pics I dug up from cardomain.com. It looks pretty nice.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/581824

AxleIke · 08-25-2005, 09:47 PM

Why don't you want to drill? you have to as far as i know...Mine is mounted via 2 fake gutter strips bolted to the fiberglass, looks factory

Heres a few pics

89macrunner · 08-26-2005, 12:15 AM

im reeeeeaaally nervous around 17 year old, expensve to replace fiberglass

anyways surco seems to have a kit for the first gen runners..im gonna call them 2marrow about it

AxleIke · 08-26-2005, 09:40 AM

but why would you have to replace the glass, this is two holes through the top, a strip about 5 inches and a half inch tall going on, and only sticks out as much as your gutter...You seal it with silicone sealer and you've got yourself a rack, no leaks, no nothing, and it won't break...my top has personally taken 200+lbs with the camping rack and never had an issue.

I've never heard of a set up that doesn't bolt to the top, but if you find one, let us know, it's always cool to find new stuff

89macrunner · 08-26-2005, 10:33 AM

well im sure it does..what i ment axleIke is if i screw it up....

AxleIke · 08-26-2005, 10:41 AM

ahhh...well that i can't help you with, but it's pretty easy to do, just measure carefully, and measure twice, it's just two holes on each side.

89macrunner · 08-26-2005, 11:19 AM

ill have the local offroad store slap it on for me....

mike_d · 08-26-2005, 11:38 AM

yup, mine is installed exactly like AxleIke's. you don't have to worry about drilling the fiberglass at all. i installed mine last spring, so my top was 16 years old at the time. the tops on these things are so strong, it's not a problem at all. when i get home from work, i'll post pics on how mine looks. but really, you don't need to worry at all. this is a very easy DIY project.

mike_d · 08-27-2005, 03:16 PM

as promised here are some pics of my rack.

view of mounting the front feet

view of mounting the back feet - this is the part where you drill two holes and mount a fake rain gutter

and here's what it looks like on the inside where you drilled into the fiberglass.

fishuntr · 08-27-2005, 07:45 PM

OK; now you have me interested too. Mike; where did you get the "fake rain gutters"? This looks like what I have been looking for. I have a Surco rack, but no way to mount it (yet).

mike_d · 08-27-2005, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishuntr

OK; now you have me interested too. Mike; where did you get the "fake rain gutters"? This looks like what I have been looking for. I have a Surco rack, but no way to mount it (yet).

i got them at REI when i got the yakima rack. i think you can get them anywhere that sells yakima stuff. the offical name is "yakima side loader" here's a link to the REI website, but you can search for better prices if you wish.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...m_cat=datafeed

they're really easy to mount. just drill two holes, they come with a rubber strip that goes between the rain gutter and the fiberglass. i didn't need to do anything with silicone or anything, it hasn't leaked. if i remember correctly, the bolts that came in the pack were too short (you wouldn't believe how thick the top is) so i just got longer bolts of the same type at the hardware store.

mike

menko · 08-27-2005, 08:55 PM

Ok you have nothing to fear here. Just order the yakima fake gutters from any outdoor store. I got mine from REI. I actually went 1 step further than any of these guys and have 3 sets of "fake" gutters on my truck for a total of 4 crossbars.

the only thing I would add to what these guys have said is getting some washers to balance the metal plate (or make some bushings) when you bolt it in. On my rear most mount, it rides over one of the waves in the top and needed a ton of washers.

I've had this rack mounted for about 7 years, hauled everything cross country 4 times, and had no trouble at all. Super strong. Just take a lot of measurements, figure out your spans carefully and have fun.

I dont have any pictures at the moment but I can take some for you next weekend (my parents have the truck right now). Just let me know.

also, I'll be selling this truck soon, so I should have some cross bars available

AKennedy87 · 01-03-2006, 11:10 AM

Does anyone know if this thing will fit a Thule system that is supossed to go on a rain gutter too?

---I found a Thule one but its $25 bucks more- so would this fit a thule one?--

menko · 01-03-2006, 11:21 AM

if you measure the width of the thule "foot" I'd be happy to tell you if its wider than the yakima and thus would not fit.

OR if you like, I have a spare set of yakima towers (the 1a raingutter style in the picture above) that I would sell you. you'd be on your own for bars since I am keeping them.

MJ

08-25-2005, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,890	Why don't you want to drill? you have to as far as i know...Mine is mounted via 2 fake gutter strips bolted to the fiberglass, looks factory Heres a few pics __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy

08-26-2005, 12:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	im reeeeeaaally nervous around 17 year old, expensve to replace fiberglass anyways surco seems to have a kit for the first gen runners..im gonna call them 2marrow about it __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

08-26-2005, 09:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,890	but why would you have to replace the glass, this is two holes through the top, a strip about 5 inches and a half inch tall going on, and only sticks out as much as your gutter...You seal it with silicone sealer and you've got yourself a rack, no leaks, no nothing, and it won't break...my top has personally taken 200+lbs with the camping rack and never had an issue. I've never heard of a set up that doesn't bolt to the top, but if you find one, let us know, it's always cool to find new stuff __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy

08-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	well im sure it does..what i ment axleIke is if i screw it up.... __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

08-26-2005, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,890	ahhh...well that i can't help you with, but it's pretty easy to do, just measure carefully, and measure twice, it's just two holes on each side. __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy

08-25-2005, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
geoduke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 48	Here is a set of pics I dug up from cardomain.com. It looks pretty nice. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/581824

08-26-2005, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	ill have the local offroad store slap it on for me.... __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

08-26-2005, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
mike_d Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mountains outside of Boulder Posts: 612	yup, mine is installed exactly like AxleIke's. you don't have to worry about drilling the fiberglass at all. i installed mine last spring, so my top was 16 years old at the time. the tops on these things are so strong, it's not a problem at all. when i get home from work, i'll post pics on how mine looks. but really, you don't need to worry at all. this is a very easy DIY project. __________________ mike '89 4Runner DLX: 2" OME rear springs, 1 5/8" RB BJ spacers, Diff Drop, 32" MT/R. '90 4Runner SR5: Stock Suspension, 32" MT/R . '07 4Runner SR5: 2" OME Rear Springs, Donahoe Coil Overs, Total Chaos UCA, 275/70-17 MT/R. '76 Jeep CJ-5: 4" Lift, 33" BFG MT. '87 Saab 900S: All stock '99 Subaru Legacy GT: All stock

08-27-2005, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
mike_d Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mountains outside of Boulder Posts: 612	as promised here are some pics of my rack. view of mounting the front feet view of mounting the back feet - this is the part where you drill two holes and mount a fake rain gutter and here's what it looks like on the inside where you drilled into the fiberglass. __________________ mike '89 4Runner DLX: 2" OME rear springs, 1 5/8" RB BJ spacers, Diff Drop, 32" MT/R. '90 4Runner SR5: Stock Suspension, 32" MT/R . '07 4Runner SR5: 2" OME Rear Springs, Donahoe Coil Overs, Total Chaos UCA, 275/70-17 MT/R. '76 Jeep CJ-5: 4" Lift, 33" BFG MT. '87 Saab 900S: All stock '99 Subaru Legacy GT: All stock

08-27-2005, 07:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
fishuntr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: High Desert, CA. Posts: 43	OK; now you have me interested too. Mike; where did you get the "fake rain gutters"? This looks like what I have been looking for. I have a Surco rack, but no way to mount it (yet).

08-27-2005, 08:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
menko Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 86	Ok you have nothing to fear here. Just order the yakima fake gutters from any outdoor store. I got mine from REI. I actually went 1 step further than any of these guys and have 3 sets of "fake" gutters on my truck for a total of 4 crossbars. the only thing I would add to what these guys have said is getting some washers to balance the metal plate (or make some bushings) when you bolt it in. On my rear most mount, it rides over one of the waves in the top and needed a ton of washers. I've had this rack mounted for about 7 years, hauled everything cross country 4 times, and had no trouble at all. Super strong. Just take a lot of measurements, figure out your spans carefully and have fun. I dont have any pictures at the moment but I can take some for you next weekend (my parents have the truck right now). Just let me know. also, I'll be selling this truck soon, so I should have some cross bars available

01-03-2006, 11:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
AKennedy87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chelmsford, MA Posts: 318	Does anyone know if this thing will fit a Thule system that is supossed to go on a rain gutter too? ---I found a Thule one but its $25 bucks more- so would this fit a thule one?-- __________________ 1987 4Runner SR5 4x4 - 5spd M/T 22RE - 3" Add-A-Leaf Rear - 31/10.5/15 Michelin LTX A/T's on 98 Tacoma Wheels - Aisin Manual Hubs - Thule Rack System - 12" JL W0 w/ Alpine amp and custom box - JVC headunit Cardomain Last edited by AKennedy87; 01-03-2006 at 11:19 AM.

01-03-2006, 11:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
menko Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 86	if you measure the width of the thule "foot" I'd be happy to tell you if its wider than the yakima and thus would not fit. OR if you like, I have a spare set of yakima towers (the 1a raingutter style in the picture above) that I would sell you. you'd be on your own for bars since I am keeping them. MJ

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