mtnkid85

Ive got a 85 runner and I am interested in mounting a basket rack on there but I cant seem to find any places let sell mounting kits for the 1st gen runners w/ thier racks. So I was wanting some ideas on how to mount it on there . these are the ones let I wanted .http://www.accessconnect.com/safari.htm
thanks much guys and gals

SkyRat

Looks like you could get the rack you want on that site, then order the CH100 Mount kit they have and mount it on the R3600 rails they sell. You would have to mount the rails, then slide the CH100 into them. Still a pretty cheap option because the rack seems like a great value. Most of the racks I have seen are in the $300 plus range.

mtnkid85

so I will need to mount rails on the top first then get the rail kit or what ever that was , then mount the rack on top of the rails ? thanx much I appreciate it alot .

mtnfreak

You can get some mounting hardware from both Thule and Yakima (Select products, rack systems, then permanent).
Bolt right through the fiberglass & be sure to use backing plates or extra large washers and lots of sealant on both sides.

mtnkid85

hmm I think Im gonna get this
rails 55.95
channel adapter 38.95
40"x50" rack 162.95
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total 262.85
thats not to bad .also how wide is a jerry can ? thanx

SkyRat

Jerry can dimensions can be found here .

At least this is the original version with the lever lid, not the screw on version.