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Custom roof rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Herculean, Aug 8, 2010.

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  1. Mar 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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    1bad10tacoma

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    DUDE YOU HAVE SOME SKILL!!! NICE JOB!!!
     
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  2. Mar 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    A/R Chambers, BFG KM2's, Donahoes, Fox 2.0, Sliders, flowmaster, some little stuff.
    He's right. Can't weld the stuff... see pics above :)

    I'm not claiming they are pretty, but they're plenty strong for a roof rack. I used a Lincoln 110V MIG and had no issues. just make sure you have good ventilation, that gas gives you a help of a headache.

    As for alignment, I made the mounts attach to the truck and then just test fit the rack a few times to them trial and error style. Good luck!
     
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  3. Mar 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM
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    Nice rack!!! What size bolts did you use for attaching to factory mounting holes? I'm attaching yakima strips to my cab for a removable ladder rack. Can't seem to find bolt size. Thanks for the info.
     
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  4. Mar 6, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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    Thanks for the info!
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    Wow beauty of a job! Didn't think that conduit would work so well for this.
     
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  6. Jan 30, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    I welded emt tubing with no problems (stick and flux core mig) .Only thing is the galvanized coating . Fumes poisonous. Welded well ventilated area.
    Rack came out nice . Fitting looks great :thumbsup:

    Edit : If you grind off galvanized coating shouldn't you be able to mig ?
     
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