Installation of Roam Rugged Case on First Edition Roof Rack

[PixelMagic]

Thought I would share this in case it helps someone thinking of this product.

Installation of 95L Roam Rugged case on First Edition Roof Rack using the 95L Roam Rugged Mounts.

• The First Edition Roof Rack needs 5/16" carriage bolts: the Roam carriage bolts are too small for the T rails.
  • Use 5/16" diameter by 3/4" long carriage bolts. If the bolt is too long, it will hit the bottom of the case.
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• The Roam Rugged Mount slots are just under a mm too tight for the proper sized carriage bolt, but it is easy to widen slightly with a Dremel. Be sure to Dremel enough to let the bolt screws pass easily.
  • These pictures show where to widen to accommodate the bolts for the Front and Back Mounts.

Front

Back

• For the back, use a Torx wrench to move one of the cross bars to the back.

Very secure and lockable clamp mechanism at either end.

 

[RBB]

Thank you

 

[DaveTravel]

Nice set-up. Thanks. Now all we need is a nice functional (flat steps/rungs) folding ladder that won't eliminate access to the rear window. I wish they'd put a sliding rear window (a-la-4Runner) so a Wescott ladder would work. Hoping some after-market company will develop a good set-up soon.

 

[rand_kuruza]

Thought I would share this in case it helps someone thinking of this product.

Installation of 95L Roam Rugged case on First Edition Roof Rack using the 95L Roam Rugged Mounts.

• The First Edition Roof Rack needs 5/16" carriage bolts: the Roam carriage bolts are too small for the T rails.
  • Use 5/16" diameter by 3/4" long carriage bolts. If the bolt is too long, it will hit the bottom of the case.
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• The Roam Rugged Mount slots are just under a mm too tight for the proper sized carriage bolt, but it is easy to widen slightly with a Dremel. Be sure to Dremel enough to let the bolt screws pass easily.
  • These pictures show where to widen to accommodate the bolts for the Front and Back Mounts.

Front
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Back
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• For the back, use a Torx wrench to move one of the cross bars to the back.

Very secure and lockable clamp mechanism at either end.

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Tire specs and name please. Any rubbing when off-roading?

 

[PixelMagic]

Tire specs and name please. Any rubbing when off-roading?

They are BF Goodrich KO3's: LT285/65/R18; Load Range E, 125/122S, M+S 3PMSF snow rated tires. No rubbing around town or with some light off-roading. I'll be testing them on more serious terrain this Sunday-Monday in the Mojave desert. I'll report back if they rub, but I doubt there will be any issues.

They look and feel great on the road!

 

[rand_kuruza]

They are BF Goodrich KO3's: LT285/65/R18; Load Range E, 125/122S, M+S 3PMSF snow rated tires. No rubbing around town or with some light off-roading. I'll be testing them on more serious terrain this Sunday-Monday in the Mojave desert. I'll report back if they rub, but I doubt there will be any issues.

They look and feel great on the road!

This is great info I'm finally locked in with 285/65/R18 stock rims. Keep me posted please after your Movaje desert trip. I cant wait to go tire shopping

 

[TheMightyGoose]

Thought I would share this in case it helps someone thinking of this product.

Installation of 95L Roam Rugged case on First Edition Roof Rack using the 95L Roam Rugged Mounts.

• The First Edition Roof Rack needs 5/16" carriage bolts: the Roam carriage bolts are too small for the T rails.
  • Use 5/16" diameter by 3/4" long carriage bolts. If the bolt is too long, it will hit the bottom of the case.
  • 
    View attachment 7242
• The Roam Rugged Mount slots are just under a mm too tight for the proper sized carriage bolt, but it is easy to widen slightly with a Dremel. Be sure to Dremel enough to let the bolt screws pass easily.
  • These pictures show where to widen to accommodate the bolts for the Front and Back Mounts.

Front
View attachment 7244

Back
View attachment 7246

• For the back, use a Torx wrench to move one of the cross bars to the back.

Very secure and lockable clamp mechanism at either end.

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Thank you for this info!

 

[TheMightyGoose]

This is great info I'm finally locked in with 285/65/R18 stock rims. Keep me posted please after your Movaje desert trip. I cant wait to go tire shopping

Curious as to why you like that size. Stock size is 32.602” tall. That 285/65r18 is 32.586” tall. Not challenging your decision. Just curious as to why. Seems like most of the evidence shows a skinnier tire is better off road in most situations and has less rolling resistance on pavement. And I would think a 285 might be heavier.

 

[TheMightyGoose]

Nice set-up. Thanks. Now all we need is a nice functional (flat steps/rungs) folding ladder that won't eliminate access to the rear window. I wish they'd put a sliding rear window (a-la-4Runner) so a Wescott ladder would work. Hoping some after-market company will develop a good set-up soon.

Maybe?

Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/XTEND-CLIMB-8-5-ft-Aluminum-Telescoping-Extension-Ladder-12-5-Reach-Height-250-lbs-Load-Capacity-ANSI-Type-1-Duty-Rating-750P/309896767

 

[waoudi]

Thought I would share this in case it helps someone thinking of this product.

Installation of 95L Roam Rugged case on First Edition Roof Rack using the 95L Roam Rugged Mounts.

• The First Edition Roof Rack needs 5/16" carriage bolts: the Roam carriage bolts are too small for the T rails.
  • Use 5/16" diameter by 3/4" long carriage bolts. If the bolt is too long, it will hit the bottom of the case.
  • 
    View attachment 7242
• The Roam Rugged Mount slots are just under a mm too tight for the proper sized carriage bolt, but it is easy to widen slightly with a Dremel. Be sure to Dremel enough to let the bolt screws pass easily.
  • These pictures show where to widen to accommodate the bolts for the Front and Back Mounts.

Front
View attachment 7244

Back
View attachment 7246

• For the back, use a Torx wrench to move one of the cross bars to the back.

Very secure and lockable clamp mechanism at either end.

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Beautiful car. I'm considering swithching from my 5th gen 4runner to 1958 and I'm hoping I can use my overlanding gear.
Do you know if the rack will allow for the 95l with the rigid mounts.
What about the 83L with the rugged mounts?
What about the 8'x8' roam awning?
Finally, which rock sliders do you have? They look good. I have the RCI off road ones on the 4runner and the dealer only has the step ones which I don't like.

 

[PixelMagic]

Hello Waoudi!

Have you test driven the Land Cruiser yet? I'm curious to know how you end up comparing your 4Runner to the LC 250.

The first edition land cruiser style roof rack offers very limited flexibility in positioning of the cross bars in terms of pre-drilled holes. You can move their position but likely would have to drill new holes to accommodate the length of the rooftop box. The Rugged Mounts allows for a little flexibility in positioning, the Rigid mounts require a fairly precise location of the cross bar. I can't speak to the positioning of the 6 x 8 awning. I will say that I'm glad I went with the 95 L box as it does not have any noticeable impact on the handling of the vehicle, and I haven't noticed any noise impact. Smaller boxes really don't allow that much volume for additional storage.

Others have posted roof rack options that allow more flexibility.

The rock sliders are the factory installed OEM equipment that comes standard with the First Edition model. They don't function as a step but are excellent off-roading protection.

 

[waoudi]

Hello Waoudi!

Have you test driven the Land Cruiser yet? I'm curious to know how you end up comparing your 4Runner to the LC 250.

The first edition land cruiser style roof rack offers very limited flexibility in positioning of the cross bars in terms of pre-drilled holes. You can move their position but likely would have to drill new holes to accommodate the length of the rooftop box. The Rugged Mounts allows for a little flexibility in positioning, the Rigid mounts require a fairly precise location of the cross bar. I can't speak to the positioning of the 6 x 8 awning. I will say that I'm glad I went with the 95 L box as it does not have any noticeable impact on the handling of the vehicle, and I haven't noticed any noise impact. Smaller boxes really don't allow that much volume for additional storage.

Others have posted roof rack options that allow more flexibility.

The rock sliders are the factory installed OEM equipment that comes standard with the First Edition model. They don't function as a step but are excellent off-roading protection.

Thanks, I guess I should just buy the Atlas and RCI rock sliders.
Now, I just need to figure out what size tires and wheels I want and if I should have the dealer do the suspension upgrade to not worry about warranty problems later.

 

[waoudi]

Hello Waoudi!

Have you test driven the Land Cruiser yet? I'm curious to know how you end up comparing your 4Runner to the LC 250.

The first edition land cruiser style roof rack offers very limited flexibility in positioning of the cross bars in terms of pre-drilled holes. You can move their position but likely would have to drill new holes to accommodate the length of the rooftop box. The Rugged Mounts allows for a little flexibility in positioning, the Rigid mounts require a fairly precise location of the cross bar. I can't speak to the positioning of the 6 x 8 awning. I will say that I'm glad I went with the 95 L box as it does not have any noticeable impact on the handling of the vehicle, and I haven't noticed any noise impact. Smaller boxes really don't allow that much volume for additional storage.

Others have posted roof rack options that allow more flexibility.

The rock sliders are the factory installed OEM equipment that comes standard with the First Edition model. They don't function as a step but are excellent off-roading protection.

I forgot to address your comment. I felt like the engine had the same power as my 4runner except when I put it in the faster mode it had a little more of a kick but wasn't consistent. Definitely not an upgrade and with the smaller tank and higher gas quality needed I'm not improving in that area. My goal is to improve other areas: seat comfort (my 2012 seats are awful and I have back problems), safety features and. cruise control, CLIMAT CONTROL (I never thought I would miss that but its annoying to have to constantly adjust manually), and window/fogging adjustments). I know I will regret selling it like I regretted it the two times before

 

[PixelMagic]

I forgot to address your comment. I felt like the engine had the same power as my 4runner except when I put it in the faster mode it had a little more of a kick but wasn't consistent. Definitely not an upgrade and with the smaller tank and higher gas quality needed I'm not improving in that area. My goal is to improve other areas: seat comfort (my 2012 seats are awful and I have back problems), safety features and. cruise control, CLIMAT CONTROL (I never thought I would miss that but its annoying to have to constantly adjust manually), and window/fogging adjustments). I know I will regret selling it like I regretted it the two times before

I trust you will not be disappointed with the LC. It is very comfortable and extremely capable off road.