Amazon BasicsAmazon Basics Cross Rail Roof Rack, 56 inches, Fits up to 49.6" Spans between Raised Side Rails with Gap, Pack of 2, Black/Silver

I grabbed these Amazon Basics Cross Rail Roof Racks on a last-minute whim because the set I originally ordered didn’t fit my car. I only planned to use them for a quick weekend trip, but they worked so well and felt so solid that I never took them off.Installation was straightforward, especially after watching the helpful videos — even a roof-rack newbie like me could handle it. The build feels super durable thanks to the aluminum alloy, and the rubber seals really do help keep the wind noise down, making the drive noticeably quieter.When it comes to travelability, these racks perform like champs. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a longer road trip, they stay rock solid through all kinds of weather and road conditions. I’ve hauled bikes, camping gear, and bulky bags with zero issues, thanks to the impressive storage capacity and secure fit.And the value for money? Absolutely unbeatable. For such a high-quality, durable, and versatile roof rack set, this is a steal. If you’re looking for a reliable rack that fits a variety of vehicles, offers great storage options, and won’t break the bank, these are definitely worth it.They fit my VW perfectly and have handled everything I’ve thrown at them — all while keeping my cargo safe and my drive comfortable. Highly recommend if you need a quick, sturdy, and quiet roof rack solution that lasts way beyond your weekend trip!

They were easy enough to install, especially with a second person, and they feel really solid. I used them for a roof bag with no issues, even at highway speeds.They look nice, don’t make much noise, and the locks help keep them secure. Just make sure your car has raised side rails with a gap

Bought the 52 inch pair of crossbars for my 2005 Honda Odyssey. I have a similar set on my Nissan Armada so I knew these would work. If the the factory oem crossbars had cost less, I would have bought them instead. These Amazon Basic's were a solid compromise & earned my purchase since I found them for less $$.My van already had rails that ran front to back but it was missing the crossbars. I bought the van used so who knows why the crossbars weren't there. I forgot to ask the previous owner. Nevertheless, I had a long cargo box that I wanted to put on my van so the hunt for crossbars began.These Amazon Basic's were a contender along with 2 other oem crossbars. My final decision to buy these fell on the fact that these were half the cost of oem bars & that I already had a similar set on my Armada. Install was easy & went quickly with 2 people. The tools required came with the kit, including an allen wrench & lock keys. I knew from before that there would be gaps where the crossbars gripped the rails. You can't see the gaps in my pics because I filled them with foam seal strips. If I hadn't, the gaps would have made a whistling noise down when driving at freeway speeds. The height of the bars are a significant improvement over factory height. No chance of clearance issues. They were also solid enough to handle the weight from just about any load I would be putting in the cargo box.Couple of issues to watch out for as my son & I found out. It's possible to unscrew the clamp grip to far because the allen bolt is only "so long." And the part on the other end is a square nut sitting loose on the inside. The nut can fall out & may need more than 2 hands to get it back together. We had this happen but with patience & teamwork, we fixed it.The other issue is that there are wind gaps in the final fitment which account for some whistling wind noise in the vehicle cabin. To me, this was more than annoying. If I hadn't dealt with this when I installed the set on my Armada, I would still be researching a fix, hoping I could quite the noise.Thankfully, I don't like to give up easily on a plan. The compromise I made when I bought the Amazon Basic Crossbars was the right decision for me. Maybe it will be for you too.

The oem Toyota Tacoma rack is a huge disappointment. The wind noise of deployed crossbars is horribly loud, even under 50 mph. The crossbars are also too far apart for a cargo box and other accessories. It is basically useless.The Amazon Basics rack solves those problems. I am extremely happy with this purchase. The Amazon basics description says only fits up to 2.1 inch diameter bars and the Tacoma bars are substantially wider, so i was hesitant. I found that the Amazon bars fit much wider than 2.1", just slide the feet over the vehicle bars and then slide the crossbars through the Amazon feet. It wont work if you try to attach to vehicle with feet on the crossbars over vehicle crossbars exceeding 2.1".The rack took a little over an hour to fit everything, being overly cautious. Very impressed with the quality of the rack for such a low price. I did add some stainless self tapping scews to the ends of the crossbars to keep the plastic endcaps from falling off. And I wish it came in black, but I intend to coat with black herculiner to match my tracone and oem racks...so no biggie there. Some of the reviews said the bars were loud, but I just took it up to 70 mph and the bars are virtually silent. The reviewers who said these Amazon bars are loud must have messed up on the installation or something. At highway speed, there is only a very slight wind noise which is about equal to the hum of my all terrain tires.Now the Tacoma can have a Thule box on top of the cab. I do have quite a bit of expereince hauling gear on top of a rack and I would recommend very strong tie downs secured very well to both front and rear of vehicle if you plan to haul kayaks, canoes, ladders on the Amazon crossbars. Maybe even run long lashing straps through the vehicle interior for heavy kayaks and canoes.Those who are totally obsessed with accessories looking perfect probably wont be happy with permanent mounting of the Amazon crossbars on a Tacoma because the feet are oversized to accommodate much fatter bars. They do look a little funny with the gap above the oem bars, and the rack does not look very secure at first glance. However, the rack feels really strong when shaking the vehicle around. I think I will leave these on all the time once they are black to match the truck, but seems like they can be removed and thrown up there for ocassional use quite quickly and easily.