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Kayak rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dblcab, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Aug 29, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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    Dblcab

    Dblcab [OP] Active Member

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    West plains, mo
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    Husky liners,painted emblem,
    In the process of building a rack and would like to see some pics for ideas.
     
  2. Aug 29, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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    kirkofwimbo

    kirkofwimbo Well-Known Member

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    Clayton
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    I built this a couple months back, use it for my 12' kayak. Uprights and crossbars are 1 1/4" angle iron, angled supports are 1 1/2" flat bar

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    Sorry for the crappy pics:eek:
     
  3. Aug 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    Dblcab

    Dblcab [OP] Active Member

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    I see its mounted to the rail any problems with flexing. How tall are the upright legs.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    kirkofwimbo

    kirkofwimbo Well-Known Member

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    No problems with any flex at all. Not sure on the height, but I wanna say I measured 5 inches above the roof from the rail. I can get a measurement tomorrow when its light if you'd like
     
  5. Aug 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    Dblcab

    Dblcab [OP] Active Member

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    Husky liners,painted emblem,
    I would appreciate it last thing I want to do is marr up my new truck.
     
  6. Aug 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM
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    anthonyj326

    anthonyj326 Well-Known Member

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    Nerf bars, tbs, cai, aftermarket stereo and speakers, black bull bar, hids 10k, fogs 12k, 3 inch lift 1 inch in back, painted rims black
    Here is my rack bought it off a Guy who made it it secured by 4 bolts going through the bed cleats I can post better pics of it later and its a solid rack I drive long distances at 75 MPH no problem

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  7. Aug 30, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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    jep527

    jep527 Well-Known Member

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    rear led blacked taillights, front headlights blacked out, grillcraft grill with lights behind, bed lights,black vinyl armrest,fog lights anytime mod,h1 minis 4300k,hood lights,
    heres one i made for the factory roof holes. works great got the wifes pink kayak up there not mine lol

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  8. Aug 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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    surferkid

    surferkid Zombie Killer

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    camper, thule board racks, wet okole seat covers, AFE dry filter, smittybilt light bar
    my truck came with us racks that work pretty well for paddleboards and kayaks

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    im selling them if you want them
     
  9. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:22 AM
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    Fodder4U

    Fodder4U Well-Known Member

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    Below was my solution. All sections are removable ie A-frames can be removed leaving the sides on or easily taken down to a flat bed.

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