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Box Rocket - 2003 TRD Doublecab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Box Rocket, Oct 8, 2010.

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  1. Dec 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM
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    Built a second swing out for my rear bumper over the weekend. This has been in the plans for a long time but haven't had the time to do it until now.

    goals:

    needed better place to carry extra fuel/water without taking up bed space or carrying the weight up high on the roof or rack.

    better location for license plate so it didn't get covered up by my Trasharoo when I use that.

    Additional aux light tied into reverse lights.

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    For the latch setup I needed to get a little creative. I had a second latch I could have used but it was pretty cramped for space and would have been a pain to make it fit cleanly with two separate latches. So I added a bit of 3/16th plate to the new swing out that is cut to clear the latch hook on the bumper and to go behind the other swingout arm. That way I could use a single latch. The new swingout is held closed by the original tire swing out and latch. Happy with the results.

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  2. Dec 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    45acp

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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Looks good, I like how you tied it into the latch system for the other side.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    Looks good adam.

    I gotta so about your latch then I had mine set up at an angle like yours but it ended up bending the freaking ubolt. How has yours not bent??
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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    Box Rocket

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    I had to go back and look at your thread to see if there was any difference. My latch is a little different design than yours. Yours is meant to pull in a straight line. Mine is meant to pull at 90*. Mine isn't at 90* but the angle has worked fine.

    More importantly your latches were very small (especially your first one), but even your current one at 700lbs is small in comparison. Mine is a 2000lb latch.
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    :eek:

    Really!! Wow..maybe I should just get a new one. I just didn't want a 6" long latch.

    Does yours lock in place??
     
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  6. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    Box Rocket

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    Yep it locks. You can see the thumb latch in this pic.
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  7. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    Hmmmm...

    Thanks Adam.
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM
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    hi, i'm adam. every single pic i take is magazine worthy.
    :rolleyes:
    only kidding. if i would have stuck with the expedition route, i'd have more a twin of your truck. as always, great work!
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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    why you no likey pretty pics? I can take worse photos if you prefer.
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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    Nope, I think you should drive out here to KY to take pics of my junk :)
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    better idea. Come out for the Moab event in May and I'll get pics.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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    that is a much better idea. unfortunately my moab trip isn't for another 2 years :\
     
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  13. Dec 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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    You, my friend, are one of the most creative fabbers I've seen!
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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    Awesome pics from the baja! Great job placing!


    Also that rear bumper gate swing in incredible! Amazing work sir!
     
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  15. Dec 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM
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    Thanks guys
     
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  16. Dec 11, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    Great work! Fantastic design, awesome execution, AND great photos. We wouldn't expect less from you :cool:
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    great work! the dual swing out latch setup is genius!
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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    Got new tires. Pics are coming
     
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  19. Jan 3, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    How well did those Thule load bars hold up up there? I have the same snugtop and I plan to mount a Yakima basket using load bars to get the basket close to the truck. If it sits to high I'll eventually get them welded, but for now I would rather just do what you did.
     
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  20. Jan 3, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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    They work great. For what you described they would work just fine if you did what I did. I definitely wouldn't bother welding in load bars unless you're unhappy with the height.
     
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