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Leer Cap w/Thule Track Rack Options?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by redrider736, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    redrider736

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    Am I able to use a Roof Rack like a Front Runner or Prinsu on a Leer Cap with the Thule Track System???

    Would like to add a Rack on top of the Leer Cap , and to be able to add a Fiamma F45 Awning in the future.

    Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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  2. Jan 17, 2019 at 5:12 PM
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    LSUfan1975

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    Where you from? I have a set of 50" Thule crossbars i am willing to get rid of if you want try them out in nc.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    redrider736

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    Appreciate it Man, but I live a bit too far up North into Canada.

    I guess my question is can I attach a Front Runner or Prinsu to the Thule Bar or directly to the Track ?

    Is there a attachment meant for this???
     
  4. Jan 17, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    • Pretty sure the prinsu feet fit into the track exact. Went through this ordeal with my 2nd gen when I opted out of the Leer factory rails and later added a canopy. This foot is supposed to sit on top of the track on the new version Leer I was tolde5eb7b_931f0c48b3fc4944bfafd8ae7ea5324b.jpg
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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    5100 set to max, pending LSD and TRD CAI
    L bracket and t bolt works just fine.

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  6. Jan 18, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    Is that the Thule Track with a Prinsu Rack ?

    I don't know anything about the Prinsu, but dose it fit directly onto the Thule Track with out any modifications??
    Cheers
     
  7. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    Direct from Prinsu

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  8. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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  9. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    I don't have a Leer but a SnugTop with the Thule system and it works great! The rail system you have will work with most things. Thule, Yakima, Prinsu, Frontrunner, etc...
     
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    That's awesome! Would it look odd if I only put a rack on the Leer ??

    ThX for the pics and all the above info from all!
     
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    @redrider736 hey bud. You definitely can, look at my build page. I have a leer 100rcc with a front runner rack.

    You will need to buy a different square nut that fits into the track or grind down the square nuts that come with the mounts for the frontrunner rack.
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    That's in the eye of the beholder I guess. I personally prefer it longer for lumber, canoe, etc
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    I have a Canoe and Kayak.. So I'm guessing I would need both ?
     
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    IMO, yes
     
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    I have Yakima 50" Jet stream bars with Skyline Towers on mine , plan on adding a basket / Kayak rack and an Awning. I wanted to do a full rack system but this allows me to change out based on my needs, and will probably remove all of it during winter months when not in use. If i lived in southern USA i would do the full rack system but not in Northern Canada.
     
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    Do it.
    I have an ARE cap with tracks, but it's the same end result.
     
  18. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    It’s the Yakima track but from research they are identical except the end cap. It’s a DIY prinsu.

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  19. Jan 19, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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    Link to your thread? I cant find it I wanna check it out!
     
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