4Runner FrontRunner Roof Rack Install - AND why a switched from the Eezi Awn K9
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6 жыл бұрынI have been considering a change in roof racks for a long time and finally decided to pull the trigger on a new FrontRunner Outfitters Slimline II roof rack for my Toyota 4Runner. I've been happy with my old rack (which will be for sale soon), but my experience in installing this new Front Runner rack really showed me how amazing this rack is. It's extremely well built, seems and looks super tough - can't wait to beat the crap out of it and see how it holds up!
This video is LONG because it's super detailed. I make a TON of mistakes, so there is plenty to learn from! The end result is fantastic and I couldn't be happier. This is PART ONE. Part two will be released next week with the details on installing the rest of the rack. This part we DRILL HOLES IN THE ROOF OF THE 4RUNNER! eek!
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@doginfantry595 5 жыл бұрын
"I don't know if metal is going to bore out so easily, but I already have a hole in the roof so I might as well try it." Most guys have done something like this, but it takes a real man to post it on the internet. I found your video while searching for used 4Runners in my area, and this might be the most honest and relatable content I've ever watched, thanks!
@malletadventures.8554 5 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome Jason. Always enjoy your sense of humor and all these experiences you sharing.
@jackyyeung7903 5 жыл бұрын
You are a brave man. I paid a pro to install my frontrunner rack. Thank you for making these videos. The amount of work that you put into editing these videos is much appreciated.
@jdelaney9325 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not editing out your mistakes. I feel like I’m watching myself! I if don’t redo something at least three times I haven’t done it correctly. Lol
@Kurtz6603 5 жыл бұрын
I was once told that "Having the right tool for the job" makes life so much better. I've spent so many hours fighting something simply because I didn't have the right tool. Keep at it man! It's all a learning expericance for you and for us. Best part is that we only get better!
@p0kemon4 5 жыл бұрын
Installation videos are the best!!! Keep them coming :)
@AndrewTurner251 5 жыл бұрын
I’m mechanically inclined and enjoyed this video a great deal. I was looking at the front runner rack for my Jeep. I will be going with the Front Runner and thanks for making this video.
@chriszawacki4092 5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Cant wait for the next video.
@Overland_Sailor 5 жыл бұрын
I just installed the same rack six months ago. Love the rack, but had the exact same install issues. Love your channel Jason. Can’t wait to see that Stage 7 installed with those Icons. Gonna be sweet!
@JKsouthwest 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like this will be a great upgrade, looking forward to part 2.
@cameronmcmillian1519 5 жыл бұрын
What an install, Im very glad my rhino rack bolted into factory locations!
@T_H_E_D_E_N_N_I_S 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jason! I really wish I filmed my install three weeks ago, I was in such a rush to put it on that I forgot to charge my camera. I had the advantage of having help from my brother who knew exactly how to install rivnuts. We just used an M8 bolt, a lock washer and two nuts to get the rivnuts seated. I really enjoy your videos keep up the good work and I look forward to part two of the install.
@MV-Dan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Gave me the confidence to do this myself when the time comes
@OH-qp1fk 5 жыл бұрын
Once again a very entertaining video . Keep up the good work 👍
@Eddie86B 5 жыл бұрын
Love the channel Jason! Keep it up
@bikesloth 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your installation challenges reminds me of all my installs. It's never as easy as we think it could be.
@MrLunchbox23 5 жыл бұрын
YES on the rivnut tool. I spent $60 on amazon for the tool and only used it one time, but I'm soooo glad I did. It made those rivnuts a breeze to install. Great video still, thanks for sharing your installation experience.
@kelwenleechung7082 5 жыл бұрын
Jason, you are awesome! Wish this video was out earlier. Had the slim line installed on my 2014 4Runner Limited, had it done professionally, however its leaking now (loose rivets). Ended up getting my money back and gonna try to follow your lead and do it myself. Wish me luck.
@fishontro 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Jason. I appreciate your willingness to post mistakes and to grow from them. My CJ-7 taught me so much and there is no way I would have made those mistakes public. By the way, every time you wipe and clean that lens...I have flash backs of being a toddler. Keep it up! Get that stupid notion of selling out of your mind, your son will love it.
@TheKPDX 5 жыл бұрын
+1 on the son
@themisfire1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for more great content Jason!
@SHWELL11 5 жыл бұрын
I anjoyed this. I have been watching since April and every install video I say to my wife "Why doesnt he ever use Power Tools?". Glad to see you added those Tools to the collection. I have 2 Impact guns, one stays in the garage and the other is in my recovery kit in the 4Runner (I have a 3rd one that is 1/2" drive for Lugs).. Keep up the great work. Your consistency is appreciated.
@scottweber3077 5 жыл бұрын
in the future use a punch to mark your holes, it will give the smaller bit used to drill the pilot hole a secure starting spot to prevent slippage.
@jlest3036 5 жыл бұрын
love the vid and yes, the Twizzlers too!
@steveegbert7429 5 жыл бұрын
Mechanical ability is natural for some and not for others. Either way, the more you do, the more you learn. Being willing to just dive in and learn is commendable.
@timweimar8768 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Jason!! I cringe when I install stuff, but you have that sense of accomplishment in the end. Nice job!!
@grantthomas5501 5 жыл бұрын
Aw man. Everyone does mistakes. Great videos. Keep it up. I look forward to the new vids.
@garygiles63 5 жыл бұрын
Just finished installing my front runner roof rack on my prado 120. Glad I didn't have to drill any holes it's a great rack. It's so easy to add all the bits to it. Enjoy
@Jsauce8921 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jason!
@bradlywoodard2829 5 жыл бұрын
I saw your 4 runner where you have taken it to the past two days, and the 4runner looks amazing!
@canesser1 5 жыл бұрын
Great job considering your newbie status to the world of riv nutting! A thumbs down to Front Runner for giving you everything in metric in AMERICA!? You made lemonade out of lemons and really helped out a lot of people! The Front Runner is hands down the best roof rack I've seen yet.
@cowhand1346 5 жыл бұрын
Buy the proper tools.
@constancecondit4349 5 жыл бұрын
Watching this made me very anxious, very anxious.
@lostagain2992 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Yes the right tool for the job makes a huge difference. But who always has the right tool;)
@TNGUYEN415 5 жыл бұрын
Love you man 🤙🏼 everyone makes mistakes.
@slickshal 4 жыл бұрын
the burp.. classic! lol has that even been done before by anyone? thanks for video! bout to install this on a 2019 tundra. got stumped by the mm drill bit and you helped solve it.
@N8XS 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Jason. I just learned of you recently so am still catching up. I have been driving Subaru WRX's for the past 15 years and have decided my next vehicle will be a 4Runner (maybe a TRD Pro?). My first experience with a 5th Generation was last October when I went with my friend around the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands NP. It was SO capable and was completely stock. I was impressed. I am turning 55 next week and have 40 years of auto mechanical work and a mechanical engineering degree to boot. Watching some of your stuff is like a horror movie with a well telegraphed plot (no offense). I appreciate you keeping your mistakes in the final edit. I also have something in common with you. I frequently buy a lesser model of something to save some money, but with a longing for the best. I usually buy the best in the end and spend more money overall then just going all the way initially. It's a sickness. Anyway, good channel, nice videos, and I appreciate you sharing your experiences.
@adamw4469 5 жыл бұрын
We installed the Frontrunner rack on our 2018 TRD OR and learned some lessons. 2 recommendations from our experience: 1) If you're using the rivnuts, just buy the rivnut tool off amazon for $45 or so, it's soooo worth it. It even comes with a big assortment of rivnuts for future projects 2) instead of or in addition to item #1, buy/order some PlusNuts instead of using the rivnuts. The 5/16" size (closest SAE to the M8 Frontrunner size) is available on ebay from a seller and the pull out strength of a PlusNut is way higher than a rivnut. Grab 4 similar length 5/16" bolts, ideally stainless and never have to sweat issues down the road. The Frontrunner is a great rack, probably the best, but it isn't without it's own headaches or shortcomings here and there. Thanks for always sharing your learning with us Jason!
@sillyboy32 5 жыл бұрын
another great Video. I am installing this this week. I will not use the Rivnuts, and will just bolt and nut the front mounts. I would think that is stronger anyway...
@utahmedicineman7654 4 жыл бұрын
Great effort sir! But this video Just sold me on a different rack!
@funkydodo149 5 жыл бұрын
Front Runner roof racks are very high quality products, with loads of accessories to go with it. My dad rolled his 110 Land Rover Defender with a full rack on, the vehicle rolled 4 times over and the rack ONLY had a small bend on one of the side long ends. The rack was one of the old models still, the whole rack was welded as one piece nothing was bolted (aka build it yourself flat panel packaging) to make up the rack. The accessories from the old model still fit on the new models. Hands down I can say you've got a top of the line quality roof rack system!!! Buy yourself a step drill bit, they are made for drilling into sheet metal. LOL, you can also do with a rivet nut tool (gun) then you will not screw up your rivet nut inserts!!! You making the job harder than it really is by not having the correct tools for the installation, by having the correct tools to start off will save you a lot of headaches...
@jayluikart487 5 жыл бұрын
kudos for taking it on and doing it yourself.
@TerminusVox 5 жыл бұрын
Good to keep perspective and complete the job. It took a lot of guts to not edit the video down into a smooth install. Instead you showed the false starts and effective recoveries. So, not the way I would want to go through the process but as you say it's a great opportunity for others to learn from your experience. And now you have the experience and will know better what to do next time!
@paulcoon5399 5 жыл бұрын
Stale Twizzlers are seriously my favorite, btw...
@TexaSteven 5 жыл бұрын
Ouch!! You’re a brave man Jason, watching your videos again and they are making me regret trading in my 4Runner for a Taco, oh well at least it’s a Yota...
@timothyjmeyer 5 жыл бұрын
Something to make drilling less scary is to put a "drill stop bit collar" on your drill bit. Prevents you from drilling too deep. Great video.
@3.2.1.adventure4 5 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way drilling 16 holes in my roof, for the frontrunner rack on my JKUR but I can buy a new roof if I mess up. I couldn't imagine the stress doing it on a 4runner, not being able to just go pick up a new roof. Glad it all worked out in the end! 👍🏻👍🏻
@scotthleak 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I put my Front Runner rack on my Land Cruiser; no drilling!
@noctilucent7396 3 жыл бұрын
I wanna land cruiser, but I settle.for a 4runner.. but ill have a land cruiser some day damn it!
@mykalbee 5 жыл бұрын
I'm totally paying a pro to install my rack. With my level of patience I'd be throwing stuff, cursing out my neighbors with my best sailors mouth as well as cursing my racks very existence. I'm happy to see your getting along so well. I can't wait to see the finished product.
@TheKPDX 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, my wife would most definitely have been telling me to stop screaming profanities that all the neighbors could hear ( I learned my work process well from my Dad).
@gregdimas3011 5 жыл бұрын
If you are worried about the bolts loosening use blue Loctite.
@jagmeetsmann 3 жыл бұрын
Hello sir , I had to take off my rack as it was leaking. Can you please tell me how can I properly take all the previous silicone off? I tried but it is not as clean as you did. Also what silicone do you use?
@ourkaravan 5 жыл бұрын
Great practice for when you get your van. :) You'll be drilling holes and cutting out sections of roof like there's no tomorrow. I much prefer PlusNuts to rivnuts. They provide more surface area under the sheetmetal and are less resistant to spinning. In other words, better for amateurs like me. I enjoyed the video Jason--I love the obsessive attention to detail...reminds me of someone I know.
@CKITCA 5 жыл бұрын
For future reference: Lay masking tape around the area you're working on to minimize the amount of scratches you put on the paint. Buy the right tools for the job. It will make it lot easier. I enjoy your videos. Keep it up!
@bradanderson1065 5 жыл бұрын
Did you silicone around the little white tubes and holes in the roof where the original mounting locations were?
@rossdouglas8131 5 жыл бұрын
How did you drop the roof liner? I want to do it to fix something, but can't figure out how.. Thanks..
@ZacTexC 5 жыл бұрын
Paint your garage floor and it’ll make it easier to clean up. For a nonskid surface, add sand or decorative sprinkles to the painted floor while wet.
@guyguthrie6085 5 жыл бұрын
Jason, love the videos :) I feel your stress and pain. I was putting same exact full size Front Runner rack on my 2018 4Runner last weekend. Very nervous drill 4 new holes in new roof and never installed rivnuts (was trying same two wrench hand torque method I saw on utube :) Few things I learned: 1) put drill bit sleeve/stop on so when bit breaks true, bit stops 1/2" after breaking thru (since I heard air bag was in area) 2) good quality 7/16" bit is key for M8 rivnut. After smaller hole drilled first 3) Re: rivnut by hand...yikes! I knew this was not gonna go well (after first couple turns) So, after talking to local 4wheel drive install shop...set up appointment...they did quick 15 minute pneumatic rivnut drill install of 4 rivnuts in my 4 pre-drilled holes...charged me $25 ...definitely the way too go (for me :) Keep up the great videos :)
@guyguthrie6085 5 жыл бұрын
4) open back tailgate...check clearance off spoiler vs back of rails. May need to tap rail forward slightly before tightening rails down.
@TheKPDX 5 жыл бұрын
$25, that's a good shop. I don't think I could get a shop around here to even look at my truck for less than $100
@Mercerek 5 жыл бұрын
I like that solar panel idea! Can you tell me where you purchased it and what it provides power for? Cool rack too! I'm purchasing one for my 18 4Runner as well
@lilbluecar89 5 жыл бұрын
The silicone is not a very good idea, especially long term. I would recommend to properly clean the area and nutserts of any grease or contamination. Touch up the bare metal with a self etch primer then paint. Once dry, install the nutsert with windshield urethane. Clean off the excess and put a small bit of seem sealer around the nutsert.
@scottmuck 5 жыл бұрын
FYI to anyone considering this... the 3/4 length roof rack doesn't require any drilling and installation is super easy.
@GR1MKA1 5 жыл бұрын
What I learned from this episode.... Jason LOVES racks.
@chuckpryor 5 жыл бұрын
I really don’t think people know or appreciate what it takes to produce a video of this quality Jason... great job as always on the content, editing, and overall production.
@bramcoussement2683 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video.. please let us know what the FR finish looks like in a few weeks under the Florida sun...
@erichwise7734 2 жыл бұрын
Now that you've had both for a while, what are your thoughts on the two?
@Gibbs2375 5 жыл бұрын
I purchased my Rivnut tool from Grainger for about $24 not the $60. I love my Front Runner rack as well.
@seancampbell5171 5 жыл бұрын
Is your garage door opening a standard size? Seems like your 4Runner with roof rack fit inside the garage fairly easily. Would you happen to know the height of your garage door opening? Thanks for sharing with us.
@TheKPDX 5 жыл бұрын
Applesauce Squeeze, Baby Bell Cheese, Mac & Cheese & Hotdogs - yep, you're a Dad! BTW dripping oil after an oil change is a sign of sloppy service. Done right, it should be cleaned up & not drip again. Finally, the funny thing about videos & the internet is that I will undoubtedly be looking for this video in a decade when I inherit my Mom's rig and want to put a full length rack on it.
@jinggoyapelo9003 4 жыл бұрын
Jason where did you get the nutsert tools you used? What size? Pls help me lol
@williamkenyon9858 5 жыл бұрын
If you fit a piece of rubber tubing over the drill bit only allowing the amount of depth you want to drill to protrude you won't go too far into the hole due to pushing hard and possibly go through the headliner or an airbag cable....some folks use tape but that can move due to pressure.
@BigpoppaKC 5 жыл бұрын
As a person who has owned more Toyotas than most, 3 tundras, 3 tacomas, 3 4runners, 1 sequoia, 3 early 90's 4x4 trucks and 3 fj40's I ran thru the Rubicon, love toyotas, they are great vehicles, but the whole Toyota reliability is a huge marketing ploy built on decades. If you watch consumers reports and pay attention to reviews in general, Toyotas are sometimes great, good and last. I just find it funny when people talk about Toyotas legendary reliability which isn't always legendary. My service advisor can atest to that.
@williamdwilhelm 5 жыл бұрын
What did you do with the old rack
@wickedcrypto6004 4 жыл бұрын
Your just like me when I'm installing something awesome video.
@sillyboy32 5 жыл бұрын
Im about to put this on, and I think I'm skipping the Rivnuts altogether. I'll just bolt them down.
@canesser1 5 жыл бұрын
Is there much road noise with the Front Runner 2.0? I’ve had a roof rack that drove me crazy at highway speeds.
@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын
No. It’s awesome. I was super pleasantly surprised
@giffmann2 5 жыл бұрын
Darn you Jason! I had to buy Twizzlers!!
@12Bravojeepstuff 2 жыл бұрын
They should supply that odd ball bit in the hardware kit.
@sik1kraze 5 жыл бұрын
The stripped rivnut can be drilled out and pushed through the bottom of the roof.
@WhiskeyTango84 3 жыл бұрын
So, this rack is more expensive than a Gobi stealth?
@Michael_Dolences. 5 жыл бұрын
Now the rack on the Swell Runner logo will have to be changed.
@TearDropTravels 5 жыл бұрын
A step drill bit should be in everyone drill box.
@8SiCK0LAKE1 5 жыл бұрын
What did the rack sell for
@kallenhunstiger7970 5 жыл бұрын
I will buy the K9 rack.
@davidschlarp1606 5 жыл бұрын
1 mm = .0394 11.5 = .453 If all you have is standard drill bits just divide the bigger number into the smaller 7/16 drill = 7÷16 = .4375 Plenty close enough
@minisaba87 5 жыл бұрын
Companies who sell this stuff to consumers like you, should provide a simple tool to install their product. Any cheap drill bit can drill through sheet metal. It would had saved you a lot of time. Keep up the videos, they are entertaining 🍻
@gregdimas3011 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, if they are selling in the US and require a metric drill they should throw one in.
@luciussulla987 5 жыл бұрын
Or just use a step bit/ get the right tools before starting a job. Not very difficult to find metric stuff online or in good hardware stores.
@minisaba87 5 жыл бұрын
@@luciussulla987 I agree, but if this companies are as good as they say they are, they should make the life of their consumers easier. If they had the right tools they wouldn't be paying a premium for such products. I used to buy a lot of parts for jeeps when I was a newbie, I'll tell you that it was the companies that included the most simple tools that still have my business and my friends whenever we or new people we meet want products that are worth their premium price.
@luciussulla987 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not quite sure what you mean by if they had the right tools they wouldn't be paying a premium, people pay for these brands because they have a reputation for having quality products that last regardless of the tools they own. If these companies did start including the necessary tools all it would do it raise the price to cover their costs to source and provide them. Sure it would help a portion of their customers while another portion like me would most likely just throw the included stuff in a bin and use their own preferred tools. It's the old "no such thing as a free lunch", personally I'd rather just use my own tools since I'm familiar with and trust them but I understand why others would rather it all come in the package. As they say, you do you boo boo.
@TheKPDX 5 жыл бұрын
While I don't disagree, they really should have said that a 7/8" bit would suffice since they know they have lots of U.S. customers who are very unlikely to have a 11.5mm bit around.
@luciussulla987 5 жыл бұрын
If you would have just taken the time to get the right tools and material before hand this would have gone a lot smoother, hell maybe even ask a buddy who is slightly mechanically inclined to give you a hand. Could save yourself some time, effort and stress.
@kirksmith5121 5 жыл бұрын
I cringed when heard the wrench slide off the roof
@Dnaesq 5 жыл бұрын
why didn't you go with GOBI? It's so much easier to install. Thats what i have on my 2015 TRD PRO and really love it. and it was a breeze to install.
@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t have 2 years to wait. 🤣 and steel is heavier than aluminum.
@EreggioHayde 5 жыл бұрын
I ran a Gobi on my 4Runner and had I kept my 4Runner I would have made the switch to frontrunner. The frontrunner is just so much more useable. The Gobi I had on for a year and it did have spots of rust. Mounting things was a bit of a challenge.
@tsfarling 5 жыл бұрын
I've seen so many GOBI racks here in Utah with rust on them as well. Not good!
@tacoma_jon 5 жыл бұрын
They couldn’t make the rack where it uses factory mounting locations??? Great video though Jason 👍🏻👍🏻
@TheKPDX 5 жыл бұрын
It's really more of a "Couldn't Toyota have put mounting bolts under that rubber liner in case people wanted a full length rack."
@DarkBykeTwitch 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my god this has me nervous for drilling.
@mikekay213 5 жыл бұрын
Great editing and music....note to self let a pro do it.
@123maverickman 5 жыл бұрын
I want a good roof rack as well. After watching this video, I would probably NOT buy the front runner rack. Why would they have you install rivnuts? Just drill and use proper bolts? Very sketchy.
@adamw4469 5 жыл бұрын
Nathan, mainly for others down the road that agree with your comment (I originally did before install). The rivnut allows the whole system to be waterproofed from the top via silicone (though I wish FR had worked this out better) under the rivnut and in the threads of the rivut as well. Due to the way the FR rack assembles, it would be extremely difficult to use nuts and bolts and waterproof it well. I bought all the hardware to bolt it all instead and as I'm mocking things up, had one of this verbal "Oh no" moments when I realized it really wouldn't work well. Just my personal experience.
@nextdestinationunknown 5 жыл бұрын
Things i cant understand is, driving on the right Side of the Road but using imperial system;)
@CruisingTheLand 2 жыл бұрын
Front Runner vs Prinsu Roof Rack : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7mDg9Wbsc63hnU.html
@datguy2730 5 жыл бұрын
Yes! We have no metric drill bits. Jason, you ran into the same problem this guy did when looking for a metric drill bit. themetricmaven.com/?p=4199 Keep up the great work on your channel!
@mauimaui6478 5 жыл бұрын
THOUGHT THE 4RUNNER WAS SOLD FOR SPRINTER(PIG) DIESEL 4X4 ? THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE TO FIND YOU ON (WEENIE) VAN LIFE? OR I LIVE IN MY VAN OR SOME-CRAP!???
@SwellRunner 5 жыл бұрын
why do you type in all caps?
@mauimaui6478 5 жыл бұрын
WHY DONT YOU????????
@DrewDayToday 5 жыл бұрын
POST THE RACK ON @overlandmarket 😜😜😜😜
@gregdimas3011 5 жыл бұрын
Next time use a drill stop.
@danayers2129 5 жыл бұрын
Please start getting into the habit of putting the rear cap on your lenses when they are not in use. Its a good habit to get into ( like if it rolled off the roof like the wrench) and you are drilling metal around it. You could easily get a small piece of debris on the back element and then scratch the lens.
@homeguy4 5 жыл бұрын
The half hour drive to Lowes or Home Depot would have been worth it. Read the instructions first and get the tools they are telling you to get. It's not rocket science
@Tyler-gg5id 5 жыл бұрын
NEVER EVER use Loctite on a bolt inserted into a rivnut. Spinning rivnuts are the real deal, especially if they are inaccessible from the underside.
@michaelnicholas5585 5 жыл бұрын
I want to buy your old rack
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