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Should i take the OEM Roof Rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by twebs, May 23, 2013.

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Do I take the roof rack or not?

Poll closed Jun 22, 2013.
  1. Yes, put it on

    86 vote(s)
    67.7%
  2. No, save the money

    41 vote(s)
    32.3%
  1. May 23, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    twebs

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    I have the opportunity to get an OEM roof rack for pretty cheap and it's hardly used. Should I get it? I would most likely use it, just not sure i 100% like the look.....I would like some opinions
     
  2. May 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    I personally love mine.

    I don't know why I left it "closed" in these pictures. It is almost always open.

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  3. May 23, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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    Jeffvt0508

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  4. May 23, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I can't decide if I think they are ugly or not yet
     
  5. May 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    I use mine for 2 of those 3. Lumber hasn't been up there yet ;)
     
  6. May 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    I will concede they look much better open across the roof.
     
  7. May 23, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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    twebs

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    This is my problem! I can't decide, I like how it's unique tho!
     
  8. May 23, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    I think they are cool with a basket up there

    I have racks on my cap so I don't really need them myself
     
  9. May 23, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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    That's a great way to look at it! This might be a dumb question but Could I install lights on it or is that not even possible?:confused:
     
  10. May 23, 2013 at 5:31 PM
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    yea there is a guy who has 2 LED light bars.. one on rear bar for reverse and one for the front bar..
     
  11. May 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    I'll have to look into that thanks for the opinions so far, I'd love to hear some more!
     
  12. May 23, 2013 at 5:39 PM
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    jparf

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    No brainier. Buy it. I love mine. Makes it look meaner.
     
  13. May 23, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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    Makes it look like it has a comb over but I like the function
     
  14. May 23, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    I'm bald, so, I say leave it bare.:D
     
  15. May 23, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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    I guess just depends on how cheap.. I got mine for $150...
     
  16. May 23, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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    Not sure how cheap, we are takin it off a 2012 we got in on trade and my boss asked if I liked it.....I gotta decide soon tho, leaning towards getting it:)
     
  17. May 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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    even $200 is a good deal.. but I wouldn't pay much over that..if ur thinking of selling and making profit
     
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  18. May 23, 2013 at 6:07 PM
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    Hairy Taco

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    They only look as cool as the truck they are on imo. If you will use it, then for sure grab it. If you won't much use it, I would take a pass unless you like having a bunch of stuff on your truck.
     
  19. May 23, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    JdevTac

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    Lol I'd love to have a roof rack but would have to have a basket or a lightbar rigged to it

    With no crossbars it reminds me of a reverse mohawk:

    [​IMG]
     
  20. May 23, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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    Hairy Taco

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    haha, crazy do
     

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