The Blanca

I am sure it is perfect for LC. There is somewhat related youtube videos to install. There is no dealer installation except if you live in a city with an installer. After multiple attempts, we were able to get the hardware completed. The online Manuel is NOT showing the correct parts. We stooped as the car roof plate fell into the roof after 3rd attempt to install this rack as parts were missing so we had to reinstall original rack twice to keep using the car. DONOT touch your roof rack till you are sure that all the pieces and hardware supplied with this rack is complete followed by reassemble is done and you have double checked that installation hardware is complete and you understand the online Manuel clearly. Then you may go ahead and try to remove the original roof rack. We, unfortunately had to forfeit the replacement as Toyota will charge 1000$ to fish the retention plate and reinstall the original roof rack. So, about 2500$ later , we might have the original rack back on and garbage this rack to landfill.

Just received and installed my Blanca. I'm outrageously happy with it thus far, BUT I do have two CONs. The First, In the instructions, for installing the three sets of mountain brackets 12x M8 Bolts are required and it says, "12x M8 Flat Washers" are also required. HOWEVER, it SHOULD say "12x M6 Bonded Washers" are required. This threw me off for a minute, I thought for sure the rubber bonded washers were required and sorted it out accordingly. The instructions threw me off. Second, I wish there was specific guidance on Loctite - like yes/no, red/blue, and where best? I used loctite, but would have loved some manufacturer guidance in the instructions. Aside from those minor nits - the website, ordering experience, packaging, the general instructions, the product quality, the seamless installation of the machined parts was pretty amazing. I like how all the key components are labeled (e.g., Front, Middle, Rear and Left/Right, etc.) so it is very easy to organize the pile of stuff and get to installation. Love the rack, looks awesome, get lotsa compliments - excited to get out and explore and enjoying the Blanca as a core element of my build/play.