Thule bike rack for Fortuner

[Ramrod]

 

 

Simple solution:when I bought my Fortuner I went to the local exhaust shop and the welded a pipe with a slight bend that points downwards onto the exhaust. Like you see on many cars nowadays where the exhaust points downwards instead of straight. No problems at all after that

ended up doing hat as well. On my second Fortuner now and the day it gets delivered it has a visit to the local exhaust shop. R50 and its done

[Firozfx]

This was my maak plan more than a year ago. Some stove wire to hold it in place.

 

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[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

I thought that plate was made only for the G3? I have been dealing with Woodmead for a little bit now while trying to make up my mind on what bike rack to go for. My options were either G2 (3 bike) or G3 (3 Bike). In the end i got it in writing from Toyota that putting a tail piece on that turns my exhaust down will not void my warranty and went with the G2.

 

Also got the answer from Toyota

[WrightJnr]

 

Mine I made.

[CAAD4]

Why does the deflecting exhaust piece have to be permanent? Weld on a wing nut and screw jt on before you put your bike rack on and Bob's your Auntie in a highly prized stolen vehicle market up North...

[WrightJnr]

That's why I did what I did and made a small deflector on the Thule. No mod to the car so no warranty issue and when the rack is off exhaust is normal.

[Ramrod]

Toyota have confirmed that there is no warranty issue. Plus it doesn't look too bad. Will take a pic tomorrow

[Spoke101]

This is a big problem with carbon rims. Have seen 3 melted where the carbon actually delaminates.

[Rank]

Hi guys...also have the same problem with the Fortuner....can someone please post pics of the modified exhaust...thanks.

[Soufflé]

Make sure to specifiy stainless or 3CR12 else you end up with rust

[Rank]

Thanks Veonix....will use the pic to show the shop.....just to confirm, the bike on the rack does not heat up at all with this mod?

[Soufflé]

Thanks Veonix....will use the pic to show the shop.....just to confirm, the bike on the rack does not heat up at all with this mod?

I don't use a Thule. Suspect it will still warm up/leave black diesel residue. Suggest that the bend should be absolutely 90 degree facing down towards the road surface. As you can see mine was cut at about 50/60 degrees

[Ramrod]

I don't use a Thule. Suspect it will still warm up/leave black diesel residue. Suggest that the bend should be absolutely 90 degree facing down towards the road surface. As you can see mine was cut at about 50/60 degrees

45 degrees works perfect. Will take a picture of mine with Thule rack on.

[Ramrod]

Pictures of mine. They cut a V wedge out of the existing exhaust and bent the tip down and then brazed the joint.

[Rank]

Thanks guys....much appreciated