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The Prinsu accessory panel is a super-easy mod that you can add to your Prinsu Pro or original rack that opens up a ton of real estate for mounting accessories.
These new panels offer much more surface area than the previous versions seen on the 5th Gen 4Runner. Super stoked to get these installed. Let's take a look at the installation process and see what it's all about.
Today, we're installing the Pro version panel for the Pro rack.
We’re planning to install a GFC Superlite on the 6th Gen, so we’ll need accessory mounting options on the vehicle since the rooftop tent will be occupying the roof space.
Let me know if you guys have any questions.
Start by laying out all the parts. Molle panel, hardware and suction cups.
Before disconnecting all four crossbars, put something underneath the bars so that the bars do not fall on your roof. I used a bit of foam that came in the packaging to prop up the bars. This also makes it easier to reinstall the crossbars and MOLLE panel mounting bracket.
Your old hardware is probably caked with Loctite, so either clean your old hardware or grab some new 1" 1/4-20 hardware, add a little bit of blue Loctite, and install he mounting plate onto the side rail into the four crossbars.
Hold the accessory panel top plate up next to the side rail.
Locate the crossbar bolts that were removed and mount the top plate to the side rails and into the crossbars.
Locate where to mount the suction cups. The panel is designed with two suction cup locations.
Install the suction cups on the panel.
Mock up where your panels go on the 4Runner. Prinsu provides a clear decal to protect the paint on your vehicle, as one suction cup will mount to the paint, not the window.
Ensure the suction cups are oriented correctly so you can access the pump button easily.
Now, remove the panel from the window and install the clear decal.
Align the accessory panel with the two mounting holes on the top plate.
Reinstall the panel onto the window.
Start a couple of bolts to temporarily hold the panel in place.
Press firmly on the panel to compress the suction cups.
Depress the pump button until the suction cup is fully compressed.
Tighten the remaining hardware to secure everything in place.
You’re done. Now repeat the process on the other side if you have two panels.
The Prinsu Accessory Panel is a game-changer for adding some extra gear to your 6th Gen 4Runner; shovels, recovery gear, spare fuel, etc. It’s super easy to install, and the suction cups hold it firmly in place on both the paint and the window, giving you a sturdy spot for all your recovery gear or tools. The MOLLE slots make organizing anything incredibly simple, and it doesn’t take up any space in the cabin or on the roof. These panels are perfect for anyone who needs more storage but doesn’t want to clutter up the interior or for anyone looking to run an RTT on the roof rack.
These new panels offer much more surface area than the previous versions seen on the 5th Gen 4Runner. Super stoked to get these installed. Let's take a look at the installation process and see what it's all about.
Today, we're installing the Pro version panel for the Pro rack.
We’re planning to install a GFC Superlite on the 6th Gen, so we’ll need accessory mounting options on the vehicle since the rooftop tent will be occupying the roof space.
Let me know if you guys have any questions.
1. Prepare the Accessory Panel and Side Rail Mount
Start by laying out all the parts. Molle panel, hardware and suction cups.
2. Disconnect The Four Rear Crossbars
Before disconnecting all four crossbars, put something underneath the bars so that the bars do not fall on your roof. I used a bit of foam that came in the packaging to prop up the bars. This also makes it easier to reinstall the crossbars and MOLLE panel mounting bracket.
3. Prepare New Hardware
Your old hardware is probably caked with Loctite, so either clean your old hardware or grab some new 1" 1/4-20 hardware, add a little bit of blue Loctite, and install he mounting plate onto the side rail into the four crossbars.
4. Install Mounting Plate
Hold the accessory panel top plate up next to the side rail.
Locate the crossbar bolts that were removed and mount the top plate to the side rails and into the crossbars.
5. Install Suction Cups on Panel
Locate where to mount the suction cups. The panel is designed with two suction cup locations.
Install the suction cups on the panel.
Mock up where your panels go on the 4Runner. Prinsu provides a clear decal to protect the paint on your vehicle, as one suction cup will mount to the paint, not the window.
Ensure the suction cups are oriented correctly so you can access the pump button easily.
Now, remove the panel from the window and install the clear decal.
6. Mount MOLLE Panel to Mounting Plate
Align the accessory panel with the two mounting holes on the top plate.
Reinstall the panel onto the window.
Start a couple of bolts to temporarily hold the panel in place.
Press firmly on the panel to compress the suction cups.
Depress the pump button until the suction cup is fully compressed.
7. Final Tightening
Tighten the remaining hardware to secure everything in place.
You’re done. Now repeat the process on the other side if you have two panels.
Finished Result & Review
The Prinsu Accessory Panel is a game-changer for adding some extra gear to your 6th Gen 4Runner; shovels, recovery gear, spare fuel, etc. It’s super easy to install, and the suction cups hold it firmly in place on both the paint and the window, giving you a sturdy spot for all your recovery gear or tools. The MOLLE slots make organizing anything incredibly simple, and it doesn’t take up any space in the cabin or on the roof. These panels are perfect for anyone who needs more storage but doesn’t want to clutter up the interior or for anyone looking to run an RTT on the roof rack.
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