TG,

With all of the grief I'm taking over my car, maybe I should ditch it for less conspicuous transportation. Sorry to hear about the 4runner troubles... any more abuse and I'll sell you my 2004 4.4. Anyway, I needed the to fit the tandem in the car only to take it home from the dealer. I'm planning to get a roof rack or hitch rack.

I already have roof rails on my car. If I get crossbars from Yakima or Thule, are they pretty easy to put on and take off? I don't plan on hauling the bike that often so I'd prefer to take the rack off of the car most of the time. I mean, the darned thing is tall enough as it is. (i know, i know, it's not as tall as an expedition or excursion or hummer or VW bus)

:-)