Beefed RTT (roof top tent) Safari Rack

Beefed Taco · 05-30-2009, 07:04 PM

When Rick (pray4surf) PMed me about building a rack for his tent I knew this would be a cool project. He had certain requirements like his truck still being able to fit in the garage, room for the tent to be moved in different positions, and bars that are just above it to be able to carry the surf boards with the tent on, or protect the tent if he were to hit a tree branch or something. (the removable rear one isn't on there yet)

He's going to go test it out in Big Bear soon and that makes me jealous. I'm trying to get him to let me put some shovel and light mounts on it......

(maybe when he comes home)

The last pic is what his other option was. I saw it on my way home from finishing this which was a weird coincidence.

I almost crawled up into the thing and took a nap, it's SWEET in there!

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tigerfan00 · 05-30-2009, 07:23 PM

nice job!

thats one of them crazy 4wd prerunners!

Beefed Taco · 05-30-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerfan00

nice job!

thats one of them crazy 4wd prerunners!

And you have a good eye. He swapped in the 4x4 parts about 1 year ago and invited forum members to come by and hang out. He's a good dude and his truck is pretty equipped, all the way down to the on board air.

SaltySteve · 05-30-2009, 07:38 PM

That's so friggin cool. Nice job!

tigerfan00 · 05-30-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefed Taco

And you have a good eye. He swapped in the 4x4 parts about 1 year ago and invited forum members to come by and hang out. He's a good dude and his truck is pretty equipped, all the way down to the on board air.

i just recall his building it on ttora...iirc his daughter is pretty smokin hot too

he's done an incredible job with that truck...i think his and jamie (sarsquid) have the 2 best trucks on TTORA

Beefed Taco · 05-30-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltySteve

That's so friggin cool. Nice job!

Thanks alot man, I'm stoked on the turnout. It's been on my list for my Chevy for a long time.

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Originally Posted by tigerfan00

i just recall his building it on ttora...iirc his daughter is pretty smokin hot too

he's done an incredible job with that truck...i think his and jamie (sarsquid) have the 2 best trucks on TTORA

Yeah, I don't think he's on here much if any. As for your 2nd comment....you are correct sir.

tigerfan00 · 05-30-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefed Taco

Thanks alot man, I'm stoked on the turnout. It's been on my list for my Chevy for a long time.

Yeah, I don't think he's on here much if any. As for your 2nd comment....you are 100% correct! I hope he doesn't see this, but yes, she even invited me to stay for dinner when I first met him (the fam is very cool & inviting) and she really made it hard for me to concentrate on the build he was proposing!!!!!

i dont know that ive ever seen him here...i think he sticks to ttora and maybe CT...

you def did a good job with the rack though...looks sharp as hell the way it sits below the cab line...esp once the tent is in place

Brunes · 05-30-2009, 07:58 PM

Awesome work Beefed- I was pondering what it would take to mount a tent like that.

Beefed Taco · 05-30-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerfan00

i dont know that ive ever seen him here...i think he sticks to ttora and maybe CT...

you def did a good job with the rack though...looks sharp as hell the way it sits below the cab line...esp once the tent is in place

yes you are right, and thanks man. He needed it to fit into his garage still.

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Originally Posted by Brunes

Awesome work Beefed- I was pondering what it would take to mount a tent like that.

honestly...not much. Just attention to the bends, making a bunch of plates (there are small plates under the bed rail too) and getting the angles right for the mounting of the tubes. I made this very affordable for him. (unlike any aftermarket company) Plus, he had a ton of input and research, and helped alot on the build as far as a second pair of hands go.

EquinsuOcha · 05-30-2009, 08:07 PM

First of all, nice work!

Secondly; you got any info on that single cab in the background?

Beefed Taco · 05-30-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

First of all, nice work!

Secondly; you got any info on that single cab in the background?

Thanks and yep, it's my 99 with 5/7 drop and it's kept stock under the hood (2.4) with the exception of a Injen / K&N intake. It's running a pretaco rearend to tuck my 18" x 9" rear Cobra replica wheels +36 offset with 255/35/18 and has a great daily ride thanks to the many parts I make & sell for dropping the mini's. Fronts are 225/40/18 on a 7.5" +45 wheel. I appreciate the interest.

EquinsuOcha · 05-30-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefed Taco

Thanks and yep, it's my 99 with 5/7 drop and it's kept stock under the hood (2.4) with the exception of a Injen / K&N intake. It's running a pretaco rearend to tuck my 18" x 9" rear Cobra replica wheels +36 offset with 255/35/18 and has a great daily ride thanks to the many parts I make & sell for dropping the mini's. Fronts are 225/40/18 on a 7.5" +45 wheel. I appreciate the interest.

Well done, sir. Why don't you make a build thread for that? I'd be interested in seeing more of it.

cstainton · 05-30-2009, 08:24 PM

That thing is BAD A$$!!!!!

Beefed Taco · 05-30-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cstainton

That thing is BAD A$$!!!!!

Thanks for your positive comments everyone. It feels great to get some cool stuff done up with some of the new tools I've purchased lately. I'm going to get Stupid Hurts down now and get serious on some cool shiznit for the 05+.

Beefed Taco · 06-02-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

Well done, sir. Why don't you make a build thread for that? I'd be interested in seeing more of it.

I'll do this in the street section soon. I'm stoked someone here is into the pre 05 mini's!

Stupid hurts. · 06-02-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefed Taco

Thanks for your positive comments everyone. It feels great to get some cool stuff done up with some of the new tools I've purchased lately. I'm going to get Stupid Hurts down now and get serious on some cool shiznit for the 05+.

Haha, Brian speaks the truth!

My truck has come a long ways since you last saw it.

The RTT looks awesome! Great work as always, Brian!

wildjerseyfirefighter · 06-02-2009, 08:39 PM

and yet...im still waiting for the first gen sliders..

Rattler · 07-08-2009, 11:20 AM

SARSquid also likes to post over at expeditionportal.com too. I love his setup.

Beefed Taco · 07-25-2009, 08:17 PM

I added this rear bar to Rick's truck the other day. He plans on mounting a rear swingout tire carrier from a 4runner and using this bar to stiffen up his bedsides and attach it to the swingout.....plus, it makes a great flag pole when parked! I almost donated my skull & crossbones flag to the cause....

05-30-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
Beefed Taco Taco Vending Machine Name: Brian Joined: Dec 2008, #11706 Location: Oceanside, California Gender: Male Posts: 327 Slammed Mini / Lifted 4x4 1999 Regular Cab Manual 2.4 It's Beefed !	Beefed RTT (roof top tent) Safari Rack When Rick (pray4surf) PMed me about building a rack for his tent I knew this would be a cool project. He had certain requirements like his truck still being able to fit in the garage, room for the tent to be moved in different positions, and bars that are just above it to be able to carry the surf boards with the tent on, or protect the tent if he were to hit a tree branch or something. (the removable rear one isn't on there yet) He's going to go test it out in Big Bear soon and that makes me jealous. I'm trying to get him to let me put some shovel and light mounts on it...... (maybe when he comes home) The last pic is what his other option was. I saw it on my way home from finishing this which was a weird coincidence. I almost crawled up into the thing and took a nap, it's SWEET in there! __________________ __________________ STREETACOS ! http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...100004-1-1.jpg

05-30-2009, 07:23 PM	#2
tigerfan00 the truth is coming Name: hemorrhoids Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Location: 803 Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 15,230 02 Skankyota 4x4 slightly modified 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 ARB front bumper, CBI rear bumper, SAW 2.0 coilovers, 3leaf AAL, Budbuilt Skids, Unbreakable Fab sliders, huge whip cb antenna, Trail Duty Inclinometer, Dog hair seat covers, deckplate mod, gray wire mod, rattle canned emblems, exhaust dumped at axle, 7T shackles on all corners, Hella 1000ff front fog lights, custom scratch and dent package, Carolina pinstriping package, G27 alarm system, now with less stickers!	nice job! thats one of them crazy 4wd prerunners! __________________ ...make it forever...

05-30-2009, 07:58 PM	#8
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,820 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	Awesome work Beefed- I was pondering what it would take to mount a tent like that. __________________ Namaste Brunes

06-02-2009, 08:39 PM	#17
wildjerseyfirefighter Not now chief im in the fuckin zone Name: Joe Joined: Dec 2008, #11677 Location: NJ Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 3,624 96 Tacoma 4x4 1996 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Tinted windows,CAI,TRD Wheels,Herculined bed,full sound system,scanguage,custom in-dash nav.,all new lights,borla cat back, billstien 5100's up front,wet okle seat covers,Energy suspension bushings	and yet...im still waiting for the first gen sliders.. __________________ Welcome to New Jersey; Home of where the weak are killed and eaten. My build

07-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#19
Beefed Taco Taco Vending Machine Name: Brian Joined: Dec 2008, #11706 Location: Oceanside, California Gender: Male Posts: 327 Slammed Mini / Lifted 4x4 1999 Regular Cab Manual 2.4 It's Beefed !	I added this rear bar to Rick's truck the other day. He plans on mounting a rear swingout tire carrier from a 4runner and using this bar to stiffen up his bedsides and attach it to the swingout.....plus, it makes a great flag pole when parked! I almost donated my skull & crossbones flag to the cause.... __________________ STREETACOS ! http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...100004-1-1.jpg

05-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
SaltySteve Moo Name: Steve Joined: Apr 2009, #16293 Location: Denver Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 748 hopefully soon to come 2009 Double Cab Automatic	That's so friggin cool. Nice job!

05-30-2009, 08:24 PM	#13
cstainton Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16358 Location: Phoenix, Az Gender: Male Posts: 197 05 Ext Cab 4X4 SR5 v6 Short Bed, Manual 2005 Xtra Cab Manual V6 6in Procomp Lift, Chrome Bull Bar, Billet Grille, TRD CAI, Tacoma seat covers, Kenwood 6in Nav/DVD/Music player, Viper alarm system, Tinted Tails, Rear Diff Breather Ext.	That thing is BAD A$$!!!!!

07-08-2009, 11:20 AM	#18
Rattler Upon The Throne Of Tyranny Joined: Jul 2009, #19435 Location: Bay City MI Gender: Male Posts: 92 '04 DoubleCab "2.5 Lift on "32s 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 All Pro rear bumper with an Ironman Offroad swing-out spare carrier, Bajarack on top, blacked-out grill, Lightforce 140s	SARSquid also likes to post over at expeditionportal.com too. I love his setup.

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