Racking My Brains

October 20, 2023 4:07 PM

So I've just acquired a 2023 Toyota Tacoma and I want to get a chase rack. What's the difference between a $1400 rack like this one and a $700 rack like this one?
posted by falsedmitri to Travel & Transportation (8 answers total)

hey, the $1400 rack link doesn't link
posted by Iris Gambol at 4:13 PM on October 20, 2023

$700?

1st link is not working for me either.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 4:53 PM on October 20, 2023

Generally for things like this, you are looking at thicker steel, possibly of higher grade, higher quality welds with more quality control, and a more durable finish- e.g. powder coating or electrolytic dipping instead of normal paint.
posted by rockindata at 5:14 PM on October 20, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Sorry, 1st link
https://www.gorhino.com/series-593-sport-bar-2-0.html

And thanks I didn't know that powder coating is better then normal paint
posted by falsedmitri at 9:55 PM on October 20, 2023

Mod note: Fixed the link
posted by taz (staff) at 10:27 PM on October 20, 2023

Looks like the spendy one is model-specific, while the inexpensive one is "adjustable" via the two side pieces and a middle section, possibly meaning clackity and/or jiggly.
posted by rhizome at 4:32 AM on October 21, 2023 [1 favorite]

Inexpensive one has visible welds, is a lighter weight. Reviewers mention needing to make adjustments and/or buy additional hardware to finesse install.
posted by Iris Gambol at 12:58 PM on October 21, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: For the record, I got the GoRhino
posted by falsedmitri at 5:23 PM on November 20, 2023 [1 favorite]