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ATV/Bed Bar Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shepdog08, Feb 23, 2014.

  1. Apr 9, 2014 at 10:02 AM
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    michaelrussell

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    Any updates on this
     
  2. Apr 13, 2014 at 6:46 PM
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    Shepdog08

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    265/70 R16 BF Goodrich A/T's Plasti-dipped factory wheels More to come...soon
    So far, in testing, the current bar design works great for two wheel drive four wheelers with low front bumpers. Both the Honda foreman and Honda rancher ATVs have proven too tall for this bar. So I'm going back to the drawing board for another design that will be both taller and not obstruct visibility much. Otherwise it works great for hauling my Honda recon sitting on 25" mudlites.
    And another problem has surfaced. My plasma cutter has been preparing for a marriage for the past couple months and she's been unable to do any production. But pricing we discussed will be around $200 for fully welded and powder coated.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2014 at 9:54 PM
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    michaelrussell

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    I've got a raptor so the current height would be perfect
     
  4. Apr 14, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    Shepdog08

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    Just to be sure then, the highest point of my bar is 4" from the top of the factory bed in the front. If that measurement is okay with your wheeler loaded, I'll talk to the person with the plasma cutter after her wedding next weekend and start building a batch
     
  5. Apr 14, 2014 at 11:47 AM
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    When I bought my 2012 Polaris Sportsman 550 I had a Ford F-150. First time I loaded it on the truck I heard the cracking sound. I busted my rear window. I bought a trailer to use for hauling that thing around. Now I have my 2013 Tacoma to pull it with.
     

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