Wilderness Roof Racks on sale at 4x4 Connection

Roadrunner · 08-29-2003, 09:57 AM

This is not a commercial ad or endorsement, but I thought I would pass along the sale I just saw on their website.

4x4 Connection has their Wilderness Roof Racks on sale, up to 20% off. I just ordered mine for $373, including floor and mounting kits.

They told me there is a backlog on the orders, but for that price I'm willing to wait.

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TDiddy · 08-29-2003, 10:03 AM

Man, even the sale price is way higher than what you could pay for a similar rack. I didn't look too closely after I saw the price, but what makes them worth all the extra $$?

Darren · 08-29-2003, 10:03 AM

That's as low as you'll find it online, at least it was last year when I got mine. I ended up getting mine locally for $370 as I recall, as the shop had a 10% off coupon. Good lookin' out, though.

Tom, what similar rack(s) are you referring to? The Con-Ferrs are the only other thing that appear to be just as strong, but I'm not sure what their price is. Surco is the only other one I'm familiar with, but it is not as rigid.

Roadrunner · 08-29-2003, 12:33 PM

Your right, there are cheaper racks available, but I wanted a Wilderness rack. I've looked at most roof racks and they're either not as rigid/strong as the Wilderness rack or sit up way too high on cross bars. I'm limited on the total height of my rig since I keep it in the garage, the Yakima/Thule combo was too high.

data · 08-29-2003, 12:50 PM

I bought the wilderness rack and it was worth every penny. I'm really glad I purchased it. It is very, very strong and ridig. The weight of the rack isn't too bad either. I've gotten up there many of times and I weigh 200lbs. No probs or complaints from me. I love this thing!

hillbilly · 09-05-2003, 12:32 PM

Roadrunner-

The Wilderness rack listed on 4x4 Connection site doesn't mention anything about foot/tower packs?!? The Wilderness "sport rack" listed for the 4Runners gives you two selections: 'Track mounted' or 'Factory rack mounted'.

Does the 'Track mounted' option come with feet that will fit into my '01 factory guides (the ones that are bolted into the roof)??
My '01 as a factory rack, but the flimsy factory cross bars suck...

Roadrunner · 09-05-2003, 12:35 PM

As I understand, the included mounting kit will secure the rack to our factory roof rails. I haven't picked mine up yet, so I am going by memory. Possibly someone else can confirm this.

Darren · 09-05-2003, 01:09 PM

Yes, they mount to the factory rails. I couldn't tell you the difference between the two mounting options though as I hadn't heard of that. I thought the only options to choose from were the 4 and 6" heights.

08-29-2003, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darren Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,031	That's as low as you'll find it online, at least it was last year when I got mine. I ended up getting mine locally for $370 as I recall, as the shop had a 10% off coupon. Good lookin' out, though. Tom, what similar rack(s) are you referring to? The Con-Ferrs are the only other thing that appear to be just as strong, but I'm not sure what their price is. Surco is the only other one I'm familiar with, but it is not as rigid. __________________ 2002 4Runner MyColorado.org (CO landscapes, destinations & trip reports) Last edited by Darren; 08-29-2003 at 10:07 AM.

08-29-2003, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roadrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 932	Your right, there are cheaper racks available, but I wanted a Wilderness rack. I've looked at most roof racks and they're either not as rigid/strong as the Wilderness rack or sit up way too high on cross bars. I'm limited on the total height of my rig since I keep it in the garage, the Yakima/Thule combo was too high. __________________ Ian 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle TJM, XD-9000 Winch, Badland Sliders, SAW/OME Lift, 33" BFG TA KOs, Homemade CO2 Set-up, Optima Blue Top, Cobra 75 WX ST, Icom V8000, Icom IC-F121, 1.0" 4Crawler BL, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Wilderness Rack w/Hella 550s, Snorkeled and Trail Armor by BudBuilt. TLCA #14,082 SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

08-29-2003, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
data Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,915	I bought the wilderness rack and it was worth every penny. I'm really glad I purchased it. It is very, very strong and ridig. The weight of the rack isn't too bad either. I've gotten up there many of times and I weigh 200lbs. No probs or complaints from me. I love this thing! __________________ 98 Limited 4x4, Rockstomper skid, Rockware Front bumper, Warn HS9500i, 1" RB BL, Tundra coils front & OME HD rear, Nuke quick discos, diff drop'd, 305/70/16 Baja Claws, Electric Locker, couple of battle scars, but nothing major :)

09-05-2003, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
hillbilly Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lat: 40° 47' 01" Long:-78° 00' 58" Posts: 756	Roadrunner- The Wilderness rack listed on 4x4 Connection site doesn't mention anything about foot/tower packs?!? The Wilderness "sport rack" listed for the 4Runners gives you two selections: 'Track mounted' or 'Factory rack mounted'. Does the 'Track mounted' option come with feet that will fit into my '01 factory guides (the ones that are bolted into the roof)?? My '01 as a factory rack, but the flimsy factory cross bars suck... __________________ -Scott '01 Black SR5 4x4 w/ Black Pearl's: Detroit Truetrac \| Tundra/OME 890s w/ Tokico Trekmasters \| SS Diff Drop/Panhard \| Tundra rotors/calipers \| Rear Diff Breather Extension \| Hayden cooler \| K&N \| ISR \| Deckplate \| Jet Black PC'd LC 16x8's w/ LT265/75R16 Cooper S/T's "He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing." -Lt. Gen. Adolf Galland, Luftwaffe "There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare." -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

09-05-2003, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roadrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 932	As I understand, the included mounting kit will secure the rack to our factory roof rails. I haven't picked mine up yet, so I am going by memory. Possibly someone else can confirm this. __________________ Ian 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle TJM, XD-9000 Winch, Badland Sliders, SAW/OME Lift, 33" BFG TA KOs, Homemade CO2 Set-up, Optima Blue Top, Cobra 75 WX ST, Icom V8000, Icom IC-F121, 1.0" 4Crawler BL, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Wilderness Rack w/Hella 550s, Snorkeled and Trail Armor by BudBuilt. TLCA #14,082 SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

08-29-2003, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Man, even the sale price is way higher than what you could pay for a similar rack. I didn't look too closely after I saw the price, but what makes them worth all the extra $$?

09-05-2003, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Darren Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,031	Yes, they mount to the factory rails. I couldn't tell you the difference between the two mounting options though as I hadn't heard of that. I thought the only options to choose from were the 4 and 6" heights. __________________ 2002 4Runner MyColorado.org (CO landscapes, destinations & trip reports)

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