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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mikers, Jun 9, 2013.

  1. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    Hey guys and gals, I am a new member and proud owner of a 05 taco sport. I was curious to see what kind of interest there is for flatdecks on tacomas. I have a very clean and light design that looks great.
     
  2. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    Do you mean flatbeds (aka "stakebodies")?
     
  3. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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    Popular as hell in Australia, where they call them "loading trays" or "ute trays"
     
  4. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    Something like this would be great, BUT to do it in aluminum is $$$$. In my opinion steel would be too heavy for a light truck.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:51 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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    We will try this photo again.[​IMG]
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    Having trouble posting pics of the deck.
     
  8. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    The image URL needs to go between [​IMG].
     
  9. Jun 9, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    Here you go.

    Interesting design. All aluminum??

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    ya. its only about three hundred pounds. the rear arch is fully removable, and has center ramp storage as well as sliding steel extentions to be able to carry my can-am commander.
     
  11. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    What is the function of this rack design ?
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    In 15 years when my bed is beat to hell and back I'll put one on. I really like some of the real basic ones made of steel.
     
  14. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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    Saw this over the weekend, not an 05 but...

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  15. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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    its my work/play truck. We are a small aluminum fabricating shop, and i typically pick up all my material.
     
  16. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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    Looks good. How did you mount it to the frame? Large U bolts?

    What would you estimate the materials cost is?
     
  18. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    I mean what do you use the rear rack for and what prompted it's shape / design ?
     
  19. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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    All the x members are made to follow the frame depth. the deck bolts to the existing box mounts with a rubber isolator.
    I would put the price at around 5k for one similar.
     
  20. Jun 9, 2013 at 8:19 PM
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    I wanted to follow the lines on the cab. The rear arch is just a duplicate of the front. The arches weigh about 25lbs, and have supported 1000lbs.
     

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