Sherpa or Westcott Lo-Pro roof rack??

[DannoSchmanno]

Here's a closer look at the Sherpa Capitol Rack on my TRD ORP iForce MAX. I debated between the Capitol and the Westcott Lo Pro but ended up going with the Sherpa, and I'm glad I did.

It doesn't have that much of a higher profile, but has enough clearance to allow for easy installs of the RTT, awning and other accessories. I can also confirm that it does not interfere with the sunroof/moonroof.

I installed the Sherpa last night, and the blue and red tape is marking the crossbars that will serve as attachment points for my FSR Aspen V2 RTT and a Kammok Crosswing awning. Coming soon!

PS: A quick note about the Kammok Crosswing. They recently announced a price increase that will go into effect starting June 16th, but they're honoring the current pricing until then, so if you're thinking about getting one, now's the time!

went with the capitol from sherpa, since i’ve never installed a rack (let alone one from sherpa) can someone who has installed the same sherpa take some photos of what the rubber stoppers and the bolts look like on theirs? wanting to see how much, if any, the rubber block should be squished down from tightening the bolts (same for the bonded washers) wanting to make sure they were not over tightening but also not under tightening and having a visual reference from others who have finished theirs would be helpful! thank you!

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[vready]

went with the capitol from sherpa, since i’ve never installed a rack (let alone one from sherpa) can someone who has installed the same sherpa take some photos of what the rubber stoppers and the bolts look like on theirs? wanting to see how much, if any, the rubber block should be squished down from tightening the bolts (same for the bonded washers) wanting to make sure they were not over tightening but also not under tightening and having a visual reference from others who have finished theirs would be helpful! thank you!

@DannoSchmanno here's what mine looks like in the back. No easy access to take pictures of the front mounting hardware. You can see that the bonded washers are slightly compressed and bulging, but that's about it.

 

[DannoSchmanno]

@DannoSchmanno here's what mine looks like in the back. No easy access to take pictures of the front mounting hardware. You can see that the bonded washers are slightly compressed and bulging, but that's about it.

@vready thanks for sharing this, this is helpful!

i’ve attached a few photos from the back, both drivers side and passenger and i know angles can obscure things but it looks like our rubber block (and the metal rack support arms) is higher, and less compressed?, than yours are?

took a bunch of different angles trying to give a good perspective so you can give me your take. definitely want to make sure it’s secure and watertight. thank you again for your help, i really appreciate it!

passenger side back

driver side back

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