Baja Utility Rack Info

Thanks for the info, I'm still thinking about it along with other options. Direct I was just over 611 shipped but I would want one without the antenna cut out and possibly the mesh like Crom has.

Off topic, I like what you've done with your hood, ties in well with windshield, grill, bumper.

 

thanx man,the hood was painted"harley davidson matte black",it follows the contour out to the extreme edges(done at tucker paint and body in birmingham,al)glad i got it done,it cuts any reflective flare-back when i use the roof lights,...just wish i'd chosen a better light than the hella 500's,some real "flame throwers"(projectors,led's) woulda been nice,but it's mainly for looks anyway.rattled canned the bull bar,gas door and front valance...keep us posted on your rack install.

 

aha that's why I caught my attention, my bike is the same color, still thinking bout the rack, I'm having a hard time cuz the money could be spent on lifting instead.

 

I wonder if I can stick one in my single cab..

 

^^In the bed maybe^^

Spoke with Alex and they had one left without the antenna cut out that I put my name on. Should have it before xmas, woohoo

 

Received the utility rack early last week, guys/gals over @ bajarack were great, hope to get it on today.

 

Had some time this afternoon to get it on, looks great but looks to be too close to the roof. I ran out of light, dam winter! May have to put a shim in between the rack in mounts. How close are yours?

 

If you ask BajaRack I think the stated minimum distance is about 1.5" between the roof and the rack. If your clearance is less than that, call them and notify them, they will ask for pictures. Provide pictures, they should work with you to resolve any issues. In my case, last year I had that same problem. I provided pics and they fabricated me taller brackets which fit the truck better and provided the stated clearance.

 

Thanks, I actually found a post by you later last night with this info. I had trouble pulling a towel under it to run out this morning, so that is how close it is. I will contact them to let them know although I plan to make this work with some shimming.

 

do you know if bajarack has brackets to fit the flat rack to a gen1 taco(98') or is it just for gen2's?

 

washers maybe?

 

I added two 1/8 ss washer & one 1/8 rubber washer to get acceptable clearance. I emailed them all the info. It works but not to my liking for the $. I guess the special request of the one without the antenna cut out had older gen. mounting brackets. I have faith bajarack will take care of me, at least I noticed, or I would have a pretty bad situation.

 

Here are pictures of before & after the addition of washers.

 

Replacement brackets should be here today but of course the weather is crap.

 

Did the brackets fix the issue?

 

Yes, bajarack sent the correct brackets and plenty of clearance now.

 

How long did it take for them to respond?..I sent an email on Sunday

 

I think my actual rack is bent though

 

They responded quickly, don't even think it was a day, and had the replacement brackets to me few days. The last pic does look bent. I have the old/wrong ones sitting right here and they measure 2 to 2.5" high. They have an angle to them with the rear ones being closest to 2". The correct ones are probably an inch higher then those #s.

 

Jealous..they haven't responded to me yet