PRINSU ROOF RACKS
Prinsu Roof Rack | Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 2005–2023
Choose Prinsu Pro for maximum capability, or Prinsu Original for the proven low-profile modular platform that built the Prinsu name.
The Prinsu Roof Rack for the 2005–2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab transforms the roof of your 2nd or 3rd Generation Tacoma into a low-profile, modular platform for rooftop tents, recovery gear, bikes, kayaks, skis, cargo, awnings, lighting and overland equipment.
Both rack systems are designed specifically for the Double Cab Tacoma and use factory roof mounting locations for a clean, bolt-on installation without drilling into the roof.
Choose your Rack Series, then select a Standard wind deflector or 40" Light Bar Cutout.
IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTE
Toyota Desert Air Intake Equipped?
This standard Tacoma Double Cab rack application is not intended for trucks equipped with the Toyota Desert Air Intake. Prinsu uses a different rack configuration for those vehicles. Contact Cap-it before ordering and we'll help confirm the correct application.
CHOOSE YOUR PRINSU
Pro or Original? Both Are Real Prinsu.
The choice isn't between a good rack and a bad rack. It's about how much capability you need from the platform.
The current Prinsu Original already benefits from upgraded Prinsu Pro crossbars and stainless-steel hardware, while keeping the lightweight, modular architecture that established the Prinsu name.
Prinsu Pro builds further with reinforced two-part side rails, an integrated upper bend, recessed mounting feet, additional mounting flexibility and higher published rack capacity.
Prinsu Pro
More structural reinforcement, more mounting flexibility and increased published capacity.
- Redesigned high-strength crossbars
- 6 integrated drop-in points per crossbar
- Two-part side-rail design for increased rigidity
- Reinforced upper rail design
- Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel hardware
- Recessed bolt-on mounting feet
- 700 lb dynamic published rack rating
- 1,200 lb static published rack rating
Best for: rooftop tents, heavier overland builds, recovery equipment, extensive accessory mounting, frequent rough-road travel and Tacoma owners who want maximum capability from the platform.
Prinsu Original
Lightweight, modular and now upgraded with Pro crossbars and stainless-steel hardware.
- High-quality aluminum construction
- Black powder-coated finish
- Upgraded Prinsu Pro crossbars
- Stainless-steel hardware kit
- Built-in drop points for accessory mounting
- Six moveable crossbars
- Noise-reducing trim included
- 600 lb dynamic published rack rating
- 1,000 lb static published rack rating
Best for: daily-driven Tacomas carrying bikes, skis, kayaks, cargo, camping equipment and other adventure gear where value, low weight and modularity matter.
THE REAL DECISION
You Don't Automatically Need the Pro.
The current Original Prinsu Rack is more capable than ever. If your Tacoma is carrying bikes, skis, kayaks, cargo boxes, camping equipment or normal recreational gear, the Original may be all the rack you need.
Move to Prinsu Pro when the rack becomes a more significant part of the build, particularly with rooftop tents, heavier accessory loads, frequent rough-road travel or when the Pro's reinforced rail architecture, additional mounting flexibility and higher published load ratings have real value to you.
SECOND CHOICE
Standard or 40" Light Bar Cutout?
CLEANEST CONFIGURATION
Standard
Choose the Standard wind deflector when you are not planning to integrate a forward-facing light bar into the front of the rack.
LIGHT BAR READY
40" Light Bar Cutout
The cutout wind deflector creates space for a compatible forward-facing 40-inch LED light bar integrated across the front of the rack.
Planning lighting later? Choosing the cutout now keeps that option open without changing your rack series.
FULLY MODULAR
Build the Rack Around Your Tacoma.
A Prinsu rack isn't one fixed cargo solution. Its modular crossbar system creates a platform that can change as your Tacoma, your gear and your adventures do.
PRINSU PRO
Where the Pro Goes Further.
The Original Tacoma rack now shares some important Pro upgrades, but the complete Pro architecture still goes further with reinforced side rails, additional structural reinforcement, recessed mounting feet and increased published load capacity.
6 Drop-In Points Per Crossbar
Integrated drop-in locations make it easier to position and reconfigure compatible accessories across the rack.
Reinforced Side Rails
The Pro's two-part side-rail architecture adds rigidity and structural reinforcement while maintaining the low-profile Prinsu design.
Recessed Mounting Feet
Recessed bolt-on mounting feet help maintain the low-profile, integrated appearance that defines the Pro system.
CAPACITY
Published Rack Load Ratings
| Rack Series | Dynamic | Static |
|---|---|---|
| Prinsu Pro | 700 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Prinsu Original | 600 lb | 1,000 lb |
Remember: the rack's published capacity does not override Toyota's vehicle or roof-load limits. Rack configuration, number of crossbars, accessories, cargo and the vehicle itself must all be considered when determining a safe load.
FOUR CONFIGURATIONS
Pick Your Rack. Pick Your Wind Deflector.
| Wind Deflector | Prinsu Pro | Prinsu Original |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 400-002-010-001 | 400-000-010-009 |
| 40" Light Bar Cutout | 400-002-010-002 | 400-000-010-010 |
VEHICLE FITMENT
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab | 2005–2023
- Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma
- Generations: 2nd & 3rd Generation
- Model Years: 2005–2023
- Cab: Double Cab
- Installation: Bolt-on, no-drill design using factory mounting locations
- Rack Series: Prinsu Pro or Prinsu Original
- Wind Deflector: Standard or 40" Light Bar Cutout
- Manufacturing: Made in USA
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Toyota Desert Air Intake: This standard rack configuration is not the correct application for Tacomas equipped with the Toyota Desert Air Intake. Contact Cap-it for assistance before ordering.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
Buy the Rack. Have Cap-it Install It.
The 2005–2023 Tacoma Double Cab Prinsu roof rack uses factory mounting locations for a bolt-on installation without drilling into the roof.
Proper installation still matters. Factory trim, mounting hardware, sealing, rack alignment, accessory placement and final load configuration all contribute to a clean, reliable finished build.
Participating Cap-it locations can confirm fitment, install your Prinsu rack and help complete your Tacoma with rooftop tents, recovery gear, bikes, kayaks, cargo, awnings, lighting and other accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Prinsu Pro and Prinsu Original for the 2005–2023 Tacoma?
Does this rack require drilling into my Tacoma?
Will this fit a Tacoma with the Toyota Desert Air Intake?
What does 40" Light Bar Cutout mean?
Can I mount a rooftop tent on my Prinsu Tacoma rack?
Should I buy Prinsu Pro for a rooftop tent?
How much weight can the racks carry?
Can I add Prinsu accessories later?
Can Cap-it install my Prinsu roof rack?
THE CAP-IT TAKE
A Proven Tacoma Platform, Now With Two Ways to Build It.
The 2nd and 3rd Generation Tacoma helped make this style of low-profile modular rack such a natural fit for midsize trucks. It gives you useful roof space without turning the truck into a bulky commercial rack build.
We wouldn't automatically put every Tacoma owner into the Prinsu Pro. The current Prinsu Original already gives you a very capable, lightweight modular rack and now benefits from upgraded crossbars and stainless-steel hardware.
If you're building the Tacoma into a more serious overland platform, particularly with a rooftop tent, heavier equipment, frequent rough-road travel or extensive accessory mounting, we'd choose the Prinsu Pro.
Choose the rack for what you're actually going to do with the truck.
FLEXITI FINANCING
Make the Complete Build Easier to Budget.
Equal-payment, no-interest financing options are available on qualifying purchases through Flexiti. Whether purchasing a Prinsu rack online or building a complete rack system with a local Cap-it dealer, Flexiti provides another way to manage a qualifying purchase. Subject to approval and applicable Flexiti terms. Financing offers and eligibility may vary.
PRINSU AT CAP-IT
Buy It Online. See It in Store. Have Us Install It.
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