A couple weeks ago I snatched up a yakima basket offa craigslist...it was a "load warrior", advertised for $150; I offered a C-note and we settled for $125. I was a bit surprised at how huge this thing looked, and after I got out the tape I realized they sold me a MEGA WARRIOR...so my bargain got even better! Still, the thing looks like I should be snapping pictures of elephants and cheetahs when I'm driving it...I almost feel like I NEED to mount the spare up there or SOMETHING...I've had a couple good responses, like, really good...and MANY "Wow, THAT THING IS HUUUGE" reactions.
What do you guys think? I'd almost trade it for a load warrior, but I'd love to hear what everyone thinks. Pic kinda sucks, was taken out my window in a rain/ice storm, but ya get the idea.

(only because I built a toasty fire!)

 

looks nice man and especially for the price! i looked at a load warrior for my 98 but decided to but i winch for my 88 trail rig instead. if you really wanted, you could sell it and make some money off of it, but... just looks so sweet!

 

thanks for that!
It's....growing on me. Pic is bad because the angle makes it look mounted off-center, but I am VERY OCD about measurements...it took me nearly 3 hours just to align the bars last year, and I was out there with a tape measure at 11PM double checking and having the neighbors give me their thoughts (didn't help having a giant kite mounted on the wall in the garage, off center, behind the thing!).
I actually have a SURCO that I never installed; it has square crossbars that would mount perfectly to other bars, but never really worked with my yak bars (I am too stubborn to go but the adapter mounts), and I am going to be selling it for like a hundred bucks.
A neighbor/friend of mine with a Grand Cherokee showed some interest, so if he doesn't take it I'll list it here...the aluminum and ability to break down compact make it a GREAT basket to ship...it's really light.
Thanks again for the kind words!
Happy New Year everyone.

 

BTW, I have decided to turn the 4Runner into a Craigslist Jobber...so far everything not factory is from there (except the yak towers and bars):
Mega Warrior: $125
Manik Brush Guard: $75
PIAA 520 SMR's and Wiring Harness $75

not too shabby!
(anyone have a couple leather seats for twenty bucks? )

 

I have one similar to that..

 

oooh, I like your ride, Toyospearo! very clean...

 

That thing is huge !!

Dont mind spearo, he's a photowhore. Much deserving though

 

eh, well, you know, sometimes words just don't quite say enough...



JUST KIDDING!

 

It happens buddy


lol

 

i get that all the time! j/k

nice score, my local craigslist is DEAD! never anything of worth on there.

 

thinking about trading it for a load warrior with possibly extras (lights, accessory mounts, fairing, etc..)
Saw a smaller one (not yak) on a 4Runner at REI and thought it looked pretty sweet. I like that Mega, but if I could score the little extras, I'd do it.
Here's the one from REI...if it belongs to anyone in this forum, I'd love to hear from you...