Roof Rack? Sherpa vs Gobi?

[crsr250]

My install appointment is on July 9th. Gobi includes free local installation but Sherpa charges 2 hours 2 people, so price is essentially equal.

Are you getting the ladder with it? It was not much more for it to be included so I have it coming too. I don’t know if I want to install it and lose the back window function. I might sell it if it can’t be removed from time to time.

 

[UtahCruiser]

Still very happy with the Sherpa on my LC. I do like the look of the Gobi quite a bit, but quiet was a major factor in my rack purchase and it's hard for me to see how that design wouldn't be more noisy than the Sherpa. Looks taller visually, is it actually higher off the roof?

 

[GC3]

Are you getting the ladder with it? It was not much more for it to be included so I have it coming too. I don’t know if I want to install it and lose the back window function. I might sell it if it can’t be removed from time to time.

Found a good installation video albeit on a JEep, the ladder itself seems relatively easy to remove from it's mounting points, but those mounting pieces might take a while to get off if you need.

It was enough to convince me to get the ladder and the removable moonroof section.

 

[GC3]

Still very happy with the Sherpa on my LC. I do like the look of the Gobi quite a bit, but quiet was a major factor in my rack purchase and it's hard for me to see how that design wouldn't be more noisy than the Sherpa. Looks taller visually, is it actually higher off the roof?

The "stealth" model is a total of six inches high, including the box like structure, so definitely taller than the sherpa.

I don't think either one is quiet when loaded. You can find reviews discussing noise but opinions seem to vary.

 

[jv.seti]

My install appointment is on July 9th. Gobi includes free local installation but Sherpa charges 2 hours 2 people, so price is essentially equal.

That is good to know! And excited to hear your feedback. How long was the wait time from order to the July 9th? On some of the 4Runner forums, it mentions months, which definitely has me concerned for some near future use.

 

[GC3]

That is good to know! And excited to hear your feedback. How long was the wait time from order to the July 9th? On some of the 4Runner forums, it mentions months, which definitely has me concerned for some near future use.

Ordered on June 18th. Much better than the older reports. They also keep the optional pieces in stock.

 

[crsr250]

Ordered on June 18th. Much better than the older reports. They also keep the optional pieces in stock.

Alright, what’s the verdict?!

 

[GC3]

Alright, what’s the verdict?!

I had to travel and defer my install until the 15th

 

[GC3]

Installed rack and ladder today @ Gobi Racks, local installation is currently FREE. They are still developing external molle panels for the rear windows, I may let them prototype using my LC. I'm very happy with the appearance, definitely not massive looking. Everyone at Gobi was great to work with. Measured noise at 75 mph, 70 decibels before and after, rack empty.

 

[crsr250]

Installed rack and ladder today @ Gobi Racks, local installation is currently FREE. They are still developing external molle panels for the rear windows, I may let them prototype using my LC. I'm very happy with the appearance, definitely not massive looking. Everyone at Gobi was great to work with. Measured noise at 75 mph, 70 decibels before and after, rack empty.

Very nice. Mine should be in soon. This looks great.

 

[jv.seti]

Nicely set up! That looks incredible! I will have to follow suit soon. I appreciate the update and info on the wind noise. Do you mind taking a close up of the connection points to the roof of the car as well? I'm wondering if the 1958 has the same roof mounting points are the LC LC.

 

[GC3]

Nicely set up! That looks incredible! I will have to follow suit soon. I appreciate the update and info on the wind noise. Do you mind taking a close up of the connection points to the roof of the car as well? I'm wondering if the 1958 has the same roof mounting points are the LC LC.

Surely it's the same up top. Four connection brackets per side. No drilling.

 

[RideWithYanu]

I'm wondering if the 1958 has the same roof mounting points are the LC LC.

Confirmed, they are identical (and I believe same as the GX550).

 

[jv.seti]

Awesome thanks for confirming. Just placed my order!