LC roof rack on a GX OT+?
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The only concern I have is the waterproofing over time of these racks . My truck will be outside exposed to the elements in private parking. But exposed nevertheless. Any thoughts on this and for which rack would be best for that scenario?
Good question. I don't think the Westcott product has been out long enough for the test. I live on the coast and even though I leave my truck in the garage I do see trucks that are left out in the elements and you can see rust or corrosion overtime here. It's just a fact of life, but I'm not sure which product is best for that. You might want to ask the vendor how they are protected.
I'm thinking about doing this as well, instead of the Westcott, but I'm curious how you filled the voids from where you removed the stock rails? Did you have to buy a new trim piece to fill that back in?
yes, if you have a premium or Lux, You need to buy the rain gutter moldings. The OT already has them. costs about $300 for the 4 of them. The part number says Right hand, but both sides are identical
| Items | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Moulding, Roof Drip Si Fin, Ctr No.2 Right Hand Part Number: 75557-60080 | 2 | $105.68 |
| Moulding, Roof Drip Si Fin, Ctr No.1 Right Hand Part Number: 75555-60050 | 2 | $159.20 |
Thank you! Just got me an FE roof rack last week and this was exactly what I needed to know.
Hello, I have a 2025 Land Cruiser take off roof rack coming soon and will have installed on my GX Premium Plus. Seller had Toyota remove the rack, break it down, and includes all hardware as installed on the LC. Do you think that I need to purchase each of these moldings, and then is it two of each just like you have in the picture? And...do you by chance know where I can get the install instructions or a video...I am pretty useless, but might try it myself if it looks fairly straight forward. Thanks for your help!
you can leave the molding off, but I think a lot of debris can accumulate in those channels underneath the rack. You won't be able to install them one you have the rack legs on.
As for the install, I did the entire install by myself. If you can turn a wrench, you can install this yourself. It can be done solo, but it helps to have someone help you set the rack on the legs
As for the install, I did the entire install by myself. If you can turn a wrench, you can install this yourself. It can be done solo, but it helps to have someone help you set the rack on the legs
This video should help you. You can see during the installation that he's lacking those 4 rain gutter fillers referenced above. Just note that they are backordered nationally. I waited 2 months on an order (I got 2 pieces but the other 2 were backordered with no delivery date in sight) and ended up buying them from another member here and canceling my order. Also to note, the gutter strip part numbers are the exact same for both Toyota and Lexus, along with a lot of the LC/GX parts, so you can shop prices from both.
You dont still have the install instructions by chance
?@rveldman67 I do...Here you go
This is so great! Thanks for your help!
Nice rack
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