ARB base rack is now available

Gopack77 · Jul 12, 2026

The US market is only able to get ty 72" version. Rest of world can get the 61" as well known as the short version. There is a specific mounting kit and deflector combination that works for the LC250 and 61" combo. I have reached to ARB multiple times with no response regarding how to order the mount. If they wont call me back when I'm trying to buy, I can't imagine them doing any better on the service side.

Here are the details:

Because the standard retail catalog only offers the full-length 72-inch pre-bundled kit (BASE361) domestically, I am attempting to order the short-profile parts individually.
According to the official global ARB Prado 250 fitting instructions matrix, the exact combination required is:

PN: 17921100 — ARB BASE Rack Roof Rack Mount Kit & Deflector (Short Rack Model for Prado 250 / LC250)
PN: 1770160 — ARB BASE Rack Aluminum Platform Panel (1545mm x 1155mm / 6-Bar Configuration) (61" x 45")

I have attached a screenshot of the ARB documentation identifying this combination. I can locate the parts in Europe but they will not ship to US.
I know the 6-bar platform panel (1770160) is readily accessible through domestic warehouses. However, the short-profile mounting kit (17921100) is not actively published on the US e-commerce site.
The website sells the 72" version BASE361- However one of the images on the site actually shows the 61" version on the 72" product page as mentioned in this thread earlier.

BrettO · Aug 1, 2026

Any updates on this saga...?

BrettO · Aug 15, 2026

BrettO said:
Any updates on this saga...?

Gopack77 · Aug 22, 2026

I finally reached someone at ARB after many unanswered emails and phone calls. The product manager for the BASE rack for ARB USA told me that they had no plans to sell the short (61") mounting kit in the US. When I asked if could import it or special order he said no. This is disappointing that we can't get something in the US that is readily available world wide. I really like the look of the shorter one and it doesn't cover up the sun roof. Even one of the pictures of the 72" rack on the ARB USA site is actually the 61"so be careful when basing decisions off of that image. The easiest way to tell is the 61" has 6 cross bars and the 72" has 7. I found some dealers in Europe that sell the mounting kit so I may contact them to see if they might ship it. Otherwise not happening.