First Edition Roof Rack Assembly and Install (2 parts)

[Dr Bob]

Sorry I don’t have any photos of wrapping!

 

[DctrEvil]

@DctrEvil do you have more photos of how the rack was packaged by any chance? I’m going to ship mine to someone and I’d love to see how the pros did it!

The first photo at the top of this thread shows how amazingly Westcott Designs shipped the rack. They are real pros and have an expanding foam packing machine, so it was the real deal! I just shipped my roof rails and crossbars to an out of state buyer, via UPS and I packed with multiple layers of bubble wrap and then slid into a long box. It arrived just fine, good luck !

 

[Nurse Wright]

You are a Godsend! I just picked up a takeoff roof rack from a forum member here and was searching for the install instructions online! Thank you so much Sir!

 

[Alpha Puppy]

Thanks @Dr Bob . But I was looking for a way to buy just one additional crossbar for the FE roof rack. Likely not available from Toyota so was hoping to learn who the rack manufacturer is.

You can buy an extra slat now. I just got and installed mine today. They are still scarce or back ordered so I think I waited for mine about 2.5 weeks after ordering and before it shipped. I think I paid ~$70 for mine.
Part number in following photo:

 

[Ed1]

@Alpha Puppy

Thanks! Where did you buy it? If online, which vendor/site?

 

[Alpha Puppy]

@Alpha Puppy

Thanks! Where did you buy it? If online, which vendor/site?

I got mine online here:

OEM Lndc Rfrck Cross Sla Part # PT970-60241-CB | Modern Toyota Parts

Genuine OEM PT970-60241-CB - Lndc Rfrck Cross Sla

wholesaledirect.moderntoyota.com

 

[Helicon]

I got mine online here:

OEM Lndc Rfrck Cross Sla Part # PT970-60241-CB | Modern Toyota Parts

Genuine OEM PT970-60241-CB - Lndc Rfrck Cross Sla

wholesaledirect.moderntoyota.com

Wow, thank you for this...Where did you get the x-bar mounting screws or do the screws come with the x-bar?

 

[Alpha Puppy]

Wow, thank you for this...Where did you get the x-bar mounting screws or do the screws come with the x-bar?

The mounting screw comes with the OEM rack (it covers the pre-drilled, pre tapped, hole for the missing cross bar) so all you need to do is unscrew it, put the new crossbar in place and re-tighten original screw.

 

[Helicon]

The mounting screw comes with the OEM rack (it covers the pre-drilled, pre tapped, hole for the missing cross bar) so all you need to do is unscrew it, put the new crossbar in place and re-tighten original screw.

Thank you...that's very interesting Toyota did that...glad I don't need to source the screws for my OEM installed rack

 

[lando927]

Hi all. Anyone here knows what eyelets would fit the FE roof rack? Also looking how to mount a set of Maxtrax and Rotopaxs. Not sure if the Prinsu or Front Runner accessories would fit the FE OEM rails. Thanks.

 

[Dr Bob]

The roof holes for the 2024 landcruiser are exactly the same as my GX 550 overtrail. When I replaced my roof rails the landcruiser OEM rack , Prinsu and Westcott all fit without any drilling. You have to remove the rails first. I chose the Westcott because it looked the best and is low profile and makes hardly any wind noise.

 

[Alpha Puppy]

Hi all. Anyone here knows what eyelets would fit the FE roof rack? Also looking how to mount a set of Maxtrax and Rotopaxs. Not sure if the Prinsu or Front Runner accessories would fit the FE OEM rails. Thanks.

I used Maxtrax's Universal Flat Rack Mounting Kit in my LC FE with OEM rack. Comes with everything you need to mount it, works perfectly with the OEM rack and holds up to 4 boards. Additionally it has provisions for adding a small padlock(s) to secure the boards in place. Only slight negative is cosmetic in that, when you are not carrying the boards, it looks as if you had 4 small antennas mounted in the rack. I jokingly call them my anti-mind control antennas

 

[LC_DFW]

I used Maxtrax's Universal Flat Rack Mounting Kit in my LC FE with OEM rack. Comes with everything you need to mount it, works perfectly with the OEM rack and holds up to 4 boards. Additionally it has provisions for adding a small padlock(s) to secure the boards in place. Only slight negative is cosmetic in that, when you are not carrying the boards, it looks as if you had 4 small antennas mounted in the rack. I jokingly call them my anti-mind control antennas
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I am in process of replacing my cross bars with FE Roof racks. With the FE Roof rack installed, how does the sunroof open?

 

[EOD Guy]

I am in process of replacing my cross bars with FE Roof racks. With the FE Roof rack installed, how does the sunroof open?

The OEM FE roof rack doesn't cover the sunroof, so it opens normally.

 

[derek]

Does anyone know why Toyota shipped these with only four slats instead of five?

 

[gazza]

I have a FE roof rack for sale if anyone is interested. Seattle.

 

[dubel]

Does anyone know why Toyota shipped these with only four slats instead of five?

I figured (incorrectly) it was for weight reasons since the rack dynamic load rating is already just passable at 165 lbs... if each slat was 10 lbs that would be significant. But I just picked up the fifth slat and it feels like maybe 1 to 2 lbs. Label just says 1 for the weight. I can't imagine the extra slat significantly contributing to wind noise or fuel consumption either. It did cost me $63 so maybe just costs savings. It looks better with the 5th slat. Also, I can't imagine requiring the 5th slat however if I only had four I would move one of the center ones to the end; the plastic endcap at the front and rear do not have anything to secure against.

 

[Ross LC250]

Strange about the VIN number thing, for 2025 this rack is an option on all LC/LC, yep it still has only 4 slats, see image

 

[audipwr1]

can you share part 2?

 

[Area 51]

Part 1

I thought there might some interest in seeing what the First Edition Roof rack looks like off the vehicle and the hardware used to install. Since I don't yet have the vehicle , I will first post the photos of the rack and parts along with a .pdf for the installation.

After being told by multiple dealership parts departments that they would only sell this $1100 rack (if they could even get one) to someone with a First Edition and needed a VIN to prove it, so I started the search. I was SO lucky to be connected to Westcott Designs by members of this forum, what a great company! They purchased three First Edition LC's and quickly took off the OEM roof racks to install the really cool racks of their own! I called them and secured one of their take-off racks (which are all sold now) for an amazingly fair price. Since they're in the business, they had their techs disassemble the rack for shipping and packed it like nothing I've ever seen! All the hardware shrink-wrapped and bolts/screws in sealed bags!
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It was very self explanatory how to re-assemble (nothing in the install guide about assembly, because I don't think Toyota intends on you assembling on your own), but it was just some Torx head screws. The rack (and others I've seen in photos) comes with four cross slats, but an additional space and threaded holes for another slat or moving one of the four into that position. It seems that it should have come with one more! I've found a nearly identical looking one with identical dimensions on eBay from a Front Runner rack that I plan to trim to size, drill a couple holes and add to give me another slat. (link--> Front Runner slat).

Max weight for the rack is show as 165 lbs and I'm not sure if this is static or dynamic. The rack itself probably only weighs 30-40 lbs. And I'd say it feels a little flimsy by itself, but I know that mounting to the strong bolted roof points will add reinforcement and rigidity.

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My LC/LC is coming with roof rails and cross bars, which I'll quickly remove and sell on this forum and install the mounting points (called stanchions) onto the roof and then lift the rack onto these to be secured with more Torx screws.

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The bolts that mount the "stanchions" into the pre-drilled and threaded holes in the LC's roof are M8 45mm bolts with a small rubber grommet just under the hex-head flange to seal against weather.

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I very much look forward to adding to this thread, "Part 2", when I remove the roof rails and cross bars and install this rack on my late July/early August promised Land Cruiser!

This is a truly great thread and information.
I am installing mine this AM, thank you for the photos and tips.
More soon.
That went very well, notes and pics in separate posting, here.