FJ Cruisers of Northern California

New Baja Rack Insert

Has anyone else seen this Baja Rack Insert? My neighbor just bought one for is Army Green Fj. The first time I saw it, I didn't realize it was a stock rack!

http://www.bajarack.com/toyota-fj-tyfjoemrck-rack

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on March 30, 2010 at 8:57am

it is a pretty cool insert if one was tied to the stock rack. definitely better than any other basket out there IMHO. i am hoping to purchase the full rack at some point. my only issue with the half rack, which i considered, is how i could mount my snowboard racks...it would either have to be far forward or far back. i am assuming the mounting issue would pose a problem for anyone else trying to throw things on the rack, like bicycles or cargo boxes. otherwise, it is great for lugging camping gear and such.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on March 30, 2010 at 10:30am

I to thought that this was a cool idea, but the price I thought was kind of high in relation the the full rack..

I would just go for the full one myself, the stock rack is useless IMO.. The full Baja is cool !!!!!!

There is only like $100 diff in price.. I think

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Permalink Reply by Engine Jen on March 30, 2010 at 9:07am

Ooooooh. That's kinda cool !!
I thought that they just replaced the OEM rack!

Jen

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on March 30, 2010 at 4:24pm

I've been looking at this rack for a little while. I was going to remove my stock rack and maybe go with a Gobi, then read that lots of FJ owners had a nightmare of a time with removing the stock rack bolts, the in-roof threading tearing out and the bolts had to be cut free, causing the roof to have to be opened up and fixed... Even happened at the dealer sometimes. But some have no issue. All this to say that I really like the way this looks and fits in with the stock rack. It's pretty strong and affordable too. After my bumper, it'll be my next purchase.

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Permalink Reply by Markie Sharkie on March 30, 2010 at 4:51pm

If I didn't have my light bar blocking the front, I would definitely get this. But, like Tater said, there's also the problem of figuring out ski racks and what-not (which is why I got the stock rack to begin with because they are the easiest to deal with).

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Permalink Reply by Swingshiftworker on March 30, 2010 at 7:54pm

Interesting.

Don't really need one and seems kinda price at $375 plus shipping but useful if you need it. It won't work for me because I use Yakima Mighty Mounts on the OEM slats to support my ski racks, which I use both for skis and for long handled tools.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on April 6, 2010 at 9:57pm

ok marty some ppl use their racks for things heavier than the odd long handled Tool or Skis

ok I don't haul anything up there either

it might be easier just to say I have nothing to add here, just wanted to be included in the thread......

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Permalink Reply by Swingshiftworker on April 6, 2010 at 11:44pm

Ok, Bz: "I have nothing to add here, just wanted to be included in the thread. . . . "

Not sure why you needed to upbraid me on my "useless" post in this thread, but I don't think the comment you suggest conveys the same "useless" info that I posted originally but I'm not here to cause trouble, just express an opinion from time to time which may or may not be useful, but if my posts are not welcome here I can just stay on the Blue Forum where I don't seem to annoy people as much as long as I stay away from political threads. ;-)

Ciao!

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on April 7, 2010 at 5:58am

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Permalink Reply by daPitbull on April 7, 2010 at 6:46am

Yo marty, it's only Bz's attempt at humor. we like there is no drama here, so do post whatever you like man.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on April 7, 2010 at 9:27am

Sorry I was referring to Myself, and how "WE" are all just a bunch of post hoes

Not trying to start a fight or get ya all worked up, just havin a little fun at what I thought was my own expense, you are welcome here!
I hope to see ya soon, and hell I may be broke all the time, but I'll buy the 1st round!

C-ya

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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on March 30, 2010 at 9:01pm

Guys, I found a great rack insert at a decent price at http://www.waag.com/xsrack/insert_basket/ I called them to get a quote...the salesperson said $400 + shipping. They can also cut the rack to what ever size you need it(All-Pro Air Dam).
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