Recommended Roof Rack for Leer Topper on Toyota Tacoma

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Hi, I would like to get a roof rack system for my Leer topper on a Tacoma long bed. I see that you have a Rhino roof rack system Item # Y01-140B that might work for me. Do you have any other rack systems that I can attach to my topper that can carry heavy loads. I occasionally haul lumber. thanks

asked by: Sam

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There are some similar systems to the Rhino Rack # Y01-140B, but they're all going to be rated similarly and I generally believe that Rhino Rack makes some of the best products in terms of durability, so that would be the system I recommend going with in this case.

This is a track mounting roof rack system that mounts to the roof of your Leer topper via tracks; this type of installation does require drilling into the topper and has a capacity of 220-lbs. This rack has 63" long roof tracks, so your topper will need to be at least this long.

expert reply by: Erik B

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I have a recommendation, but the Thule Canyon XT #TH859XT is not my first choice for carrying lumber mainly because of the wind fairing and the size. While the basket can be expanded to 70" long with the extension piece #TH8591XT, that is still…

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Answer 2

You can choose from either the Yakima #Y01161 or Rhino-Rack #RRRLH2 load stops for your Thule Wingbar Edge roof rack. Each of these have their advantages and disadvantages. I do like the design of the Rhino-Rack as it makes it easy to move them on…

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The part number you referred to are load stops, the Load Stops for Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars #RRRLH2. And yes, these are compatible with the Thule WingBar Evo crossbars such as part #TH711420. I have added a link to a video review of the load…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The manufacturers do not typically provide the static weight limit of the roof racks. A lot of that reasoning is that the static load limit is typically higher than the cars roof capacity. What I can tell you is that the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack…

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The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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The difference between load ranges varies based on the tire size and brand. When comparing two tires of the same size and brand, a load range D tire will always have a greater weight capacity and psi rating than a load range C. However, when…

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Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 12

Both the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero and Thule WingBar roof rack systems have very nice features and would work well for your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both systems are designed to work on vehicles that have the flush mounted rail system. As far as the…

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