4Runner Roof Rack Load Ratings for 10 Different Brands

Sticker on 4runner roof rack side rails

This is a single location resource for finding the Load Ratings of many of the most common aftermarket roof racks for 5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024) as researched on Oct 13, 2025.

*Note: this is the rating for the racks and not the actual roof of the 5^th Gen 4Runner

the “CORPS 1804” Roof Rack

3/4 rack

Dynamic: 300 lbs.  |  Static: 650 lbs.

Prinsu

Full Rack

Dynamic: 600 lbs.  |  Static: 1000 lbs.

3/4 Rack

Dynamic: 600 lbs.  |  Static: 1000 lbs.

Pro Full Rack

Dynamic: 700 lbs.  |  Static: 1200 lbs.

Sherpa

The Crestone - Full Rack

Dynamic: 300 lbs.  |  Static: 700 lbs.

The Crestone Sport - Full Rack

Dynamic: 150 lbs.  |  Static: 400 lbs.

The Needle – 3/4 Rack

Dynamic: 200 lbs.  |  Static: 500 lbs.

UpTop

Full Rack

Dynamic: 250 lbs.  |  Static: 850 lbs.

RCI Offroad

Full Rack

Dynamic: NA lbs.  |  Static: NA

Victory 4X4  &  Cali Raised

Evolution Full Rack

“More than the roof you are attaching it to. We design our racks to hold common items, fuel/water cans, roof top tents, spare tires, kayaks, etc... Any loads beyond those general weights (or beyond the rating in your owner's manual) are at your discretion.”

Gobi Rack

Ranger & Stealth - Full Rack – Steel Tube

Dynamic: 300 lbs.  |  Static: 800 lbs.

Rhino-Rack

Reconn - Full Rack  |  Pioneer - Platform

Rhino-Rack has a calculator that asks you to input Toyota’s roof load limit for the 4Runner then subtracts 71 lbs (the weight of the rack) from that number to give you a weight capacity.  As far as we know, Toyota does not supply this number, only a load limit on their crossbars.

ARB Rack

Base Full Rack - lbs. - Platform

55 lbs. per crossbar x 7 = 385 lbs.

They also state that the net payload is 148 lbs. Possibly 198 lbs. (Manufacturer Roof Rating?) – 44 lbs. rack weight = 148 lbs. (This is on the 72 x 51 in size platform

But what about the load rating of the factory Toyota 4Runner rack?

Well, the sticker Toyota placed on the two aluminum side rails limits total weight to 132 lbs. evenly distributed. There is a debate whether this refers to the weight on the aluminum side rails or to the whole roof. There is no claim as to whether this is for static or dynamic conditions. Either way for each situation does not leave a lot of load capability.

So, what exactly are these racks attaching too?

If you pulled out the headliner in your 4Runner you would see that factory mounting points are not part of some sort of inner roll cage. Far from it. There are small metal clips that are basically attaching to where multiple pieces of the exterior sheet metal are bent inward and welded together on the inside of the vehicle. The front mounting point is right at the B-pillar so this location has a lot of rigidity due to the needs of the door hinges and locks in that area. The back location does not have as much structure around the rack mounting location which might be the driving the reason why Toyota is coming up with the 132 lbs. load rating.

Well, how does one process all this info?

To get to the point, you need to do what is right for you. We each have a level of risk we are comfortable with, a financial tolerance level we can handle and responsibilities we have to our families. If you need a rack to mount some lights to and plan to go sand dune jumping, most likely not a problem. But put on a hefty Roof Top Tent for the same activity and you may just find that limit your roof has.

Conclusion

Victory 4x4 and Cai Raised put it in the right light, do not worry about the rack, worry about the roof. Adjust driving for the load you have up there. Remember the more weight up there, the higher your center of gravity and the less stable your 4Runner is on turns and side sloping trails.