Cargo Rack Installation

It took me some time to find the right rack for our FJ Cruiser. I wanted to replace the factory rack as soon a possible due to its lack of performance. I finally selected the Africa Outback rack for following reasons;

1. It is made from Aluminum
2. It has no side rails. I have never liked rails on my racks because all items should be strapped down and the rail only gets in the way.
3. It is flat. A number of aftermarket FJ Cruiser racks are contoured to the roof line of the FJ. While this looks cool it is not nearly as functional as a good flat rack.
4. I needed a rack that would be a good base for antennas.

The rack was installed by Slee Off-road where it was purchased. (The blue FJ on there site is mine) This was the first rack installed on an FJ so they were please to have mine to use for the test fit. The installation went well and the finished rack looks clean on the FJ. I have added accessory mounts and antennas for a clean finished product.

The rack mounts to the 6 factory mount points with custom designed feet.

There are accessory attachments for the HiLIft, Axe and Shovel.

The rack has channels in it that accommodate the accessory mounts as well as the metric Eye bolts that can be purchased from Slee.

I had an old military gear box that I mounted to the rear of the rack to hold all my recover gear.

On the front of the rack I mounted antennas for HAM radio and Cell phone.

I have now been using this rack for about a year and I have been very pleased with its performance.

This rack is no longer available from Slee.