First Edition Roof Rack Accessory

[Ross LC250]

Can you show an image of how these are mounted?

 

[derek]

I have been looking for accessories and mounts for my First Edition roof rack but it seems nobody is making one custom enough to fit it. There are a few issues I have right now with the generic accessory

1. The crossbar is not flat. It has a special profile.

2. The crossbar location can’t exactly be adjusted. In addition, it seems there are 5 anchor locations for the crossbars but there was only 4 crossbar provided.

3. If I want to mount lighter stuff on the side, for things like shovel, traction pads, the cut -out pattern seems to be too specific for any common mount to get bolted on it safely. (these cut-out might work pretty well if you want to mount additional camping light on it, but I am not sure what size is it designed for)

Right now I am looking for a nice Potomac mount on the roof rack. The best thing I can find is to use the factory rotopax mount with the part from Rhino-rack like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B617J76?tag=landcruiserforum-20

But this likely won’t secure the rotopax on the roof rack enough given that weird profile.

I wonder if there are somebody making a flat crossbar or even some sort of “bracket” that can turn the factory roof rack into a more accessory friendly design.

For a roof-rack priced at $1300, the quality of this work is really poor if you ask me.

Re: 3, I think you can mount things on the circular holes.

 

[ERROR504]

This could be a dumb idea…I been wanting to put on roof rack lights. I just hate how most of them look. Got this idea of a stealth look where I mount a light bar behind the slots on the side. The slots are 3ish inch’s and the holes on the sides are 5.5 inches. I believe something like this should work. What do you all think could this work?

 

[Futha]

When I say standard, I’m talking about the industry of extrusions

Yeah that's the thing, these companies aren't making their own extrusions. I like my Sherpa rack, but I'm not about to buy more cross bars from them, I'll consult McMaster-Carr

 

[EOD Guy]

This could be a dumb idea…I been wanting to put on roof rack lights. I just hate how most of them look. Got this idea of a stealth look where I mount a light bar behind the slots on the side. The slots are 3ish inch’s and the holes on the sides are 5.5 inches. I believe something like this should work. What do you all think could this work?

The only issue would be the gap between the inner frame of the roof rack and the outer trim plate. I don't remember offhand how much room there is, but it wasn't a lot. Would not cut the inner frame unless you boxed it back in to restore the strength. I have toyed with the idea of cutting the outer trim plate to recess the lights and attach them to the inner frame.

 

[ERROR504]

The only issue would be the gap between the inner frame of the roof rack and the outer trim plate. I don't remember offhand how much room there is, but it wasn't a lot. Would not cut the inner frame unless you boxed it back in to restore the strength. I have toyed with the idea of cutting the outer trim plate to recess the lights and attach them to the inner frame.

Hmmm I had not thought of that

 

[PurelyAbrasive]

You could look at something like this to mount them on the side. If you could get me the dimensions I could design a backer plate that could house the included nylock nuts to screw the included hardware into. I am going to be designing a backer plate for my buddy's 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro for that mount too. This is what mine looks like on my Victory 4x4 rack.

Diode Dynamics Angled Rock Light Mount - Universal Fitment

 

[ERROR504]

You could look at something like this to mount them on the side. If you could get me the dimensions I could design a backer plate that could house the included nylock nuts to screw the included hardware into. I am going to be designing a backer plate for my buddy's 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro for that mount too. This is what mine looks like on my Victory 4x4 rack.

Diode Dynamics Angled Rock Light Mount - Universal Fitment

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Oh snap that will be awesome!

 

[eurospek]

I’m running RotoPax and Maxtrax along with Kammock Outpost on side.

Thule / Yakima Bolts work

Amazon.com

Thank you for posting this information! I dont think I'll be running anymore than that on mine on trips. I had a Westcott on order but most days I can't stomach the full length look of most of these racks and the silicone watersealing as well. I live in Chicago and see a ton of moisture year round. Also prefer the sleekness of the OEM rack as well in terms of aesthetics.

 

[45.BWhite]

Thank you for posting this information! I dont think I'll be running anymore than that on mine on trips. I had a Westcott on order but most days I can't stomach the full length look of most of these racks and the silicone watersealing as well. I live in Chicago and see a ton of moisture year round. Also prefer the sleekness of the OEM rack as well in terms of aesthetics.

I’m with you on that, I like the shorter racks and I enjoy my sun roof too much to cover it up.

 

[x67934]

Here are a couple of accessories I have found that work well with the First Edition Roof Rack.

First Yakima Eye Bolts sold in a 2 pack work perfectly. I bought mine from OK4WD. Eye Bolts (Set of 2)

The other that work well are the Maxtrax mounts from Overland Kitted. I like the fold flat option. Overland Kitted Stealth Folding MAXTRAX® Roof Rack Mount

 

[juuuiiiice]

Here are a couple of accessories I have found that work well with the First Edition Roof Rack.

First Yakima Eye Bolts sold in a 2 pack work perfectly. I bought mine from OK4WD. Eye Bolts (Set of 2)

The other that work well are the Maxtrax mounts from Overland Kitted. I like the fold flat option. Overland Kitted Stealth Folding MAXTRAX® Roof Rack Mount

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Looks great! What hardware did you use to attach the Maxtrax mount?

 

[Marinna]

Here are a couple of accessories I have found that work well with the First Edition Roof Rack.

First Yakima Eye Bolts sold in a 2 pack work perfectly. I bought mine from OK4WD. Eye Bolts (Set of 2)

The other that work well are the Maxtrax mounts from Overland Kitted. I like the fold flat option. Overland Kitted Stealth Folding MAXTRAX® Roof Rack Mount

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The base of o-ring looked slightly too big? It does not sit on the same height. or maybe it is just my OCD?

I still couldn’t understand what is the purpose of these slots on both sides. They looked like they are creating as mounting points but I haven’t found any accessories ai can mount over there. They are not sturdy neither so likely can’t handle much

 

[x67934]

Looks great! What hardware did you use to attach the Maxtrax mount?

I sourced hardware from McMaster Carr:

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[juuuiiiice]

I sourced hardware from McMaster Carr:
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McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

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McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

Thanks!

 

[x67934]

The base of o-ring looked slightly too big? It does not sit on the same height. or maybe it is just my OCD?

I still couldn’t understand what is the purpose of these slots on both sides. They looked like they are creating as mounting points but I haven’t found any accessories ai can mount over there. They are not sturdy neither so likely can’t handle much

Not sure what you mean about the base being too big, but they fit correctly.

The edge of the cross slats appears to be the same profile as the ARB Base Rack, given that Toyota sells ARB products as approved accessories it makes sense but I haven’t tested it myself yet.

 

[ERROR504]

wouldn't you need to add a lock nut or something to the eye bolt to secure it?

 

[Marinna]

Not sure what you mean about the base being too big, but they fit correctly.

The edge of the cross slats appears to be the same profile as the ARB Base Rack, given that Toyota sells ARB products as approved accessories it makes sense but I haven’t tested it myself yet.

This is something that will make my OCD screams. lol. That is the reason I don’t understand why this roof rack can’t just stay flat. Each bar is essentially an arc with reduced contact surface. Most other roof rack has flat cross bars.

 

[ERROR504]

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This is something that will make my OCD screams. lol. That is the reason I don’t understand why this roof rack can’t just stay flat. Each bar is essentially an arc with reduced contact surface. Most other roof rack has flat cross bars.

I feel like it should need a lock nut to secure it. The kit I got off Amazon has a whole on the top to slip lock nuts in between

 

[DctrEvil]

This could be a dumb idea…I been wanting to put on roof rack lights. I just hate how most of them look. Got this idea of a stealth look where I mount a light bar behind the slots on the side. The slots are 3ish inch’s and the holes on the sides are 5.5 inches. I believe something like this should work. What do you all think could this work?

Fabricated my own rack "work light" solution that lights up a campsite or tailgating area nicely at night, and is very low profile. Got some small LED lights (designed to be under fender lights for ATV's) and mounted on home-made angle mounts screwed into the existing holes in the rack, then covered them with a plexiglass hex piece that I cut from those covers that go over flourescent office lights. Ran power through the the underside of the rack and then down the channel and into the rear of the LC. Constant power from the battery then switched through standard relay, which is switched in my dash. Used one of the empty switch holes in my aftermarket center console plate to install a lighted (OEM looking) switch. Very low profile and no added wind noise or resistance of a light "sticking out" from the rack. See photos...