Team Window Flags - Bed Mount

mws4ua · 09-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Do you love to fly your team colors, but hate how loud those window flags can be?

I can't take credit for this. A buddy of mine said that he saw a Tacoma on the way to a Bama game with two 'window flags' mounted in the bed. He got as good a look as he could while driving, then tried it himself. He told me about it and I've been flying my flags in the bed ever since.

Let me know what y'all think!

(BTW, This is useless for anybody with a toolbox in the bed... Window flags can easily be mounted like Tigerfan did here (second picture).)

1) I think they look best in the back of the bed... so first, move one of your tie-downs as far back on the track as you can:

20080921_01.jpg

2) Stick the window flag into the track 'backwards.' You have to angle the flag to make it go in, then straighten it back upwards:

20080921_03.jpg

3) Once the flag is in the track, slide it down so that it is firmly against the tie-down:

20080921_04.jpg

4) Move the second tie-down to the back of the truck so that it firmly holds the flag in position and tighten it down. The flag pole feels a little loose, but it's not going anywhere. You can move it around a little, but you can't break it loose.

20080921_05.jpg

I've driven with my flags like this at interstate speeds several times. No worries.

20080921_06.jpg

The one draw-back of this meathod, though, is that your flags aren't secure when you leave the truck to go to the game (or into the store, etc.). Somebody can't roll your window down to take your flags, but the can certainly move your tie-downs.

tigerfan00 · 09-21-2008, 08:55 AM

pretty inventive setup there

as i dont have bed rails i put mine on my toolbox and my trailer hitch

jhodge83 · 09-21-2008, 09:08 AM

mine is on the toolbox like tigers....

Okkine · 09-21-2008, 10:25 AM

Genius!! I just bought an access cab (arrives in a month), which doesn't have rear windows that open. Meaning that I can't drive around with my Flames flag, and have the windows open at the same time. This really should be stickied, or added to the cheap mods page.

mws4ua · 09-21-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okkine

Genius!! I just bought an access cab (arrives in a month), which doesn't have rear windows that open. Meaning that I can't drive around with my Flames flag, and have the windows open at the same time. This really should be stickied, or added to the cheap mods page.

Thanks... I don't have the ability to do that, but I'd be honored!

mws4ua · 09-22-2008, 06:16 AM

I know I said I liked they way the flags looked in the back, but I moved mine up close to the cab this week and I think I like it more. The cab shields the flags from some of the wind at interstate speeds, so they still fly, of course, but won't tear up as fast.

lsocoee · 09-22-2008, 06:38 AM

good idea. Thanks for posting

09AFTacoma · 09-22-2008, 06:50 AM

I seem some good ideas of where to place the flags.. just poor choice of flags displayed... lol..

GO TERPS!!

nd · 09-22-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mws4ua

Do you love to fly your team colors, but hate how loud those window flags can be?

I can't take credit for this. A buddy of mine said that he saw a Tacoma on the way to a Bama game with two 'window flags' mounted in the bed. He got as good a look as he could while driving, then tried it himself. He told me about it and I've been flying my flags in the bed ever since.

Let me know what y'all think!

(BTW, This is useless for anybody with a toolbox in the bed... Window flags can easily be mounted like Tigerfan did here (second picture).)

1) I think they look best in the back of the bed... so first, move one of your tie-downs as far back on the track as you can:

Attachment 10631

2) Stick the window flag into the track 'backwards.' You have to angle the flag to make it go in, then straighten it back upwards:

Attachment 10632

3) Once the flag is in the track, slide it down so that it is firmly against the tie-down:

Attachment 10633

4) Move the second tie-down to the back of the truck so that it firmly holds the flag in position and tighten it down. The flag pole feels a little loose, but it's not going anywhere. You can move it around a little, but you can't break it loose.

Attachment 10634

I've driven with my flags like this at interstate speeds several times. No worries.

Attachment 10635

The one draw-back of this meathod, though, is that your flags aren't secure when you leave the truck to go to the game (or into the store, etc.). Somebody can't roll your window down to take your flags, but the can certainly move your tie-downs.

Looks terrible! the flags are the wrong color! are you color blind?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerfan00

pretty inventive setup there

as i dont have bed rails i put mine on my toolbox and my trailer hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhodge83

mine is on the toolbox like tigers....

Tigerfan, Jhodge, you're both look great. good job guys

lsocoee · 09-22-2008, 08:38 AM

The tigers are purple and gold, not orange and white

tigerfan00 · 09-22-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

The tigers are purple and gold, not orange and white

have you even seen a real tiger??

jhodge83 · 09-22-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09AFTacoma

I seem some good ideas of where to place the flags.. just poor choice of flags displayed... lol..

GO TERPS!!

we'll see ya this saturday....

mws4ua · 09-26-2008, 08:52 AM

Bump so you can remember to show your pride!

09AFTacoma · 09-26-2008, 09:10 AM

Super redneck-ness here i come... I need
Terps Flag
Capitals Flag
Redskins Flag
Orioles Flag

And places to put all of them.. lol

tigerfan00 · 09-26-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09AFTacoma

Super redneck-ness

have you SEEN my big ass flag on the back of my truck

aint nothin wrong with being a redneck

2nd2none · 09-26-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerfan00

pretty inventive setup there

as i dont have bed rails i put mine on my toolbox and my trailer hitch

haha, thats sweet. is it even legal to drive around with that big flag waving around the back?

Okkine · 09-26-2008, 12:16 PM

I like this setup. Looks like it plugs into the trailer hitch? Is that a custom made flag pole?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerfan00

pretty inventive setup there

as i dont have bed rails i put mine on my toolbox and my trailer hitch

Toy4Life · 09-26-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nd2none

haha, thats sweet. is it even legal to drive around with that big flag waving around the back?

Tiger IS the law in those parts!

tigerfan00 · 09-26-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nd2none

haha, thats sweet. is it even legal to drive around with that big flag waving around the back?

no law against it...i choose NOT to fly it on the interstate, but it would hold up if i did

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okkine

I like this setup. Looks like it plugs into the trailer hitch? Is that a custom made flag pole?

it indeed plugs into the hitch and locks in via a hitch pin...its not custom but could easily be made if you can bend square tube

i bought mine from SportMast or something...but i got it at a wholesale price...didnt pay retail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toy4Life

Tiger IS the law in those parts!

good point!

mws4ua · 09-27-2008, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toy4Life

Tiger IS the law in those parts!

Those parts, maybe... ATL, no!

09-21-2008, 08:00 AM	#1
mws4ua ROLL TIDE ROLL Name: Matt Joined: May 2008, #6624 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 2,306 '06 SSM Prerunner TRD Off Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Team Window Flags - Bed Mount Do you love to fly your team colors, but hate how loud those window flags can be? I can't take credit for this. A buddy of mine said that he saw a Tacoma on the way to a Bama game with two 'window flags' mounted in the bed. He got as good a look as he could while driving, then tried it himself. He told me about it and I've been flying my flags in the bed ever since. Let me know what y'all think! (BTW, This is useless for anybody with a toolbox in the bed... Window flags can easily be mounted like Tigerfan did here (second picture).) 1) I think they look best in the back of the bed... so first, move one of your tie-downs as far back on the track as you can: 20080921_01.jpg 2) Stick the window flag into the track 'backwards.' You have to angle the flag to make it go in, then straighten it back upwards: 20080921_03.jpg 3) Once the flag is in the track, slide it down so that it is firmly against the tie-down: 20080921_04.jpg 4) Move the second tie-down to the back of the truck so that it firmly holds the flag in position and tighten it down. The flag pole feels a little loose, but it's not going anywhere. You can move it around a little, but you can't break it loose. 20080921_05.jpg I've driven with my flags like this at interstate speeds several times. No worries. 20080921_06.jpg The one draw-back of this meathod, though, is that your flags aren't secure when you leave the truck to go to the game (or into the store, etc.). Somebody can't roll your window down to take your flags, but the can certainly move your tie-downs. __________________ - I am mws4ua, and I approved this message. Sweet Home Alabama

09-21-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
tigerfan00 the truth is coming Name: hemorrhoids Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Location: 803 Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 15,225 02 Skankyota 4x4 slightly modified 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 ARB front bumper, CBI rear bumper, SAW 2.0 coilovers, 3leaf AAL, Budbuilt Skids, Unbreakable Fab sliders, huge whip cb antenna, Trail Duty Inclinometer, Dog hair seat covers, deckplate mod, gray wire mod, rattle canned emblems, exhaust dumped at axle, 7T shackles on all corners, Hella 1000ff front fog lights, custom scratch and dent package, Carolina pinstriping package, G27 alarm system, now with less stickers!	pretty inventive setup there as i dont have bed rails i put mine on my toolbox and my trailer hitch __________________ ...make it forever...

09-21-2008, 09:08 AM	#3
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09-21-2008, 10:25 AM	#4
Okkine Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7590 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 582 2009 Magnetic Grey Access Cab - 2.7L I4 - 4x2 2009 Access Cab Manual 2.7L - 4 Cylinder	Genius!! I just bought an access cab (arrives in a month), which doesn't have rear windows that open. Meaning that I can't drive around with my Flames flag, and have the windows open at the same time. This really should be stickied, or added to the cheap mods page. __________________ You could set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill, and I still wouldn't trade it for a Coupe DeVille - Joe Diffie 2009 Magnetic Grey Access Cab - 2.7L I4 - 4x2 www.johnston3d.com

09-22-2008, 06:16 AM	#6
mws4ua ROLL TIDE ROLL Name: Matt Joined: May 2008, #6624 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 2,306 '06 SSM Prerunner TRD Off Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Update I know I said I liked they way the flags looked in the back, but I moved mine up close to the cab this week and I think I like it more. The cab shields the flags from some of the wind at interstate speeds, so they still fly, of course, but won't tear up as fast. __________________ - I am mws4ua, and I approved this message. Sweet Home Alabama

09-22-2008, 06:38 AM	#7
lsocoee My hair is all natural Name: Hotdog Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: The Dude Posts: 10,733 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	good idea. Thanks for posting

09-22-2008, 08:38 AM	#10
lsocoee My hair is all natural Name: Hotdog Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: The Dude Posts: 10,733 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	The tigers are purple and gold, not orange and white

09-26-2008, 08:52 AM	#13
mws4ua ROLL TIDE ROLL Name: Matt Joined: May 2008, #6624 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 2,306 '06 SSM Prerunner TRD Off Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Bump so you can remember to show your pride! __________________ - I am mws4ua, and I approved this message. Sweet Home Alabama

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