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How to attach a Thule rack t Bedrails?? Help!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JackedTaco, Nov 28, 2009.

  1. Nov 28, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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    JackedTaco

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    Hey guys,
    I have a 2007 4x4 access cab, and am looking to put a rack on the back over the bed. Is there anyway to attach Thule rack into the existing bedrails and then I can put my ski racks on that?
    I know there has got to be a way, but I can't figure it out.
    Please help!!!
    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    u need to "fab" up some cross bars that bolt to the tie downs and attach the rack to that.
     
  3. Dec 10, 2009 at 7:09 PM
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    Any ideas on how to fab this up?
    Thanks in advance!
     
  4. Dec 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    you could either buy or make some cross bars that attach to the anchors for the side rails
    I heard someone on here saying that the cross bars were discontinued but I don't think it would be that hard to make some.

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  5. Dec 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
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    i think the thing would be the weight capacity of the toyota bed crossbars. looks to me that they took the bed rail from the front of the truck and made a bracket to fit the bed cleats. those dont look like they'd support oo much weight across the span of the width of the bed
     
  6. Dec 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM
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    yeah I believe (not 100% sure... more like 95) that they drill holes thought the little cleats off to each side on the anchor and bolt the cross bars to that.
     

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