Are you dreaming of your next overlanding adventure? Deciding how to choose a quality roof rack (or bed rack) for overlanding is an essential element for a successful outing.
Cali Raised LED 40" Cut-Out Prinsu Roof Rack Slim LED Light Bar Bracket Kit
from $341.99 USDThe Perfect Lightbar for Prinsu Racks
K9RR-4Runner3Gen-1250-1400
The K9 Roof Rack System from Eezi-Awn is a revolutionary advancement in expedition-style racks; it is thinner, lighter, stronger, quieter, more functional, more aerodynamic, more durable, and more aesthetically complimentary to your vehicle than the competition.
Sizes
The K9 systems for the 3rd Gen 4Runner come in 1250mm (49") width, and 2 different lengths. The most popular model is the 1.6M (62") long rack that starts a few inches behind the sunroof and finishes an inch in front of the rear hatch. This rack replaces the factory rack, leaves the sunroof complete uncovered, and requires no drilling.
Heights
The 3rd Gen 4Runner uses their standard height rack which measures 5" high, from above the second row doors, measured at the pinch weld trim. It uses 65mm tall feet, and allows enough room for options on the bottom of the platform.
Capacity
Capacity of the K9 roof rack system is broken into two measurements, static weight and dynamic weight. Static is when the vehicle is stationary. Dynamic is when the vehicle is in motion. A dynamic capacity in the range of 500 pounds is possible. A static capacity of 1000 pounds is possible. An example of static load increase would be adding people in the tent on the roof. Please understand these capacities are on vehicles that have modified suspensions designed to manage this amount of weight. They are not a warrantied or guaranteed capacity. Your load capacity will vary.
Drilling
The K9 Roof Rack System for the 3rd Gen 4Runner requires no drilling at all for the 1.4M an d 1.6M size racks. Their proprietary mounting rail mounts right over the roof pinch weld trim and utilizes the OEM roof rack mounting points.
Installation
Installation of this rack system can be done by one person in approximately 1-1/2 hours. Help lifting the platform on the roof would be appreciated. You start by removing the factory roof rack, then attach the K9 mounting rail to the roof, followed by a full set of feet, and finally a platform on top. Please see our Roof Rack Installation 101 video for more in depth explanation. Written instructions are also provided with each rack system. Click Here to Download Instructions.
System Components
The components used on the 3rd Generation 4Runner rack systems include a pair of mounting rail, a set of K9 feet (2 per platform cross brace), and a platform.
System Accessories
The Eezi-Awn K9 Roof Rack System comes with a complete array of bolt on accessories. Jerry Can holders, Axe mounts, Shovel mounts, Hi-Lift Mounts, Max Trax Mounts, Awning Mounts, Under Rack Table mounts, and much more.
Thule & Yakima CompatibleThe K9 Roof Rack is also the only overlanding rack on the market that is easily compatible with your existing Thule or Yakima sports bar mounts for bikes, kayaks, etc. With store-accessible 6mm hardware that attaches to the K9's perimeter, your hobbies won't become obsolete with your "old gear."
K9 Roof Rack Features
Feet vs Legs
The K9 Roof Rack Legs are all measured from the bottom of the leg that sits in the gutter, vertically to the top of the leg where the platform attaches. Each size has 15mm, or a little over 0.5" of height range upward from the listed height.
Category: 3rd Gen 4Runner (1996-2002) Toyota 4Runner
Free Shipping (most products)
Secure Shopping
Call or Text 252-680-3070
support@rooftopoverland.com
Roof Top Overland Support Sherpa's available M-F 8am - 5pm ET