gtbguy

Yesterday we had lots of hail (did get some hood damage) but when I got home I noticed these two parts missing from the roof rack. I expect getting these parts from Lexus will be crazy expensive and now I'm wondering if it would be best to completely change out the roof rack to an after market product. Anybody out there have a good inexpensive solution. I won't ever haul anything on the roof but I'd like something that still looks nice and will hold out. I'd expect the other parts may come off at sometime in the future.

ShellyGX

Looks like a part that would still be on every GX470 in salvage yards. Make some calls to local yards.

DiabloX22

they sell them on ebay.

gtbguy

I did find a complete used rack on Ebay and instead I'm considering taking off the entire rack and installing the following from Rhino-Rack:

https://www.rackoutfitters.com/copy-...es-set-of-6-1/

The existing rack is 10 years old and yes I could replace the parts, but there is no guarantee other roof rack parts will begin breaking and falling off. My concern is getting away from the "original" look and adding something that isn't. Anybody replace their rack with an after market solution? Any suggestions, experiences, or comments?
Thanks!

Luap

I do not like roof racks , never used them , I'd replace the OEM with plugs , lack of a better word , you know what I mean

mcomer

Add the cost of replacement rack parts to your Insurance claim for the Paintless Dent Removal service
you use to get the dents fixed.

gtbguy

Actually, I decided to take it off and I'll figure out something to put over the holes. I don't ever anticipate needing a roof rack and there is no need to spend money on keeping it on.

Luap

so , what is there , are there really holes you need to cover up , plug ??

gtbguy

I haven't checked yet but I would think there are holes that need to be covered, but I'm not sure. Do you know?

Luap

I do not , I was assuming you had it apart and knew already

burny

Yes there are holes that need to be plugged or your headliner will get soaked quickly