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Product Introduction - KB Voodoo Hi Rise Crossbars, for use with tonneau covers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KB Voodoo, Nov 30, 2015.

  1. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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    kja78

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    Unchained 5150 did chad make changes to the brackets and how sturdy are they now? The side to side sway is that mostly gone? I will be caring four bikes upright and have a concern how the strength going over rough roads.
     
  2. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    Have not got any new parts yet sir, so no answer for you yet sorry.
     
  3. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:48 PM
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    Thanks
     
  4. Feb 4, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    I still have one bar and two brackets left from the first revision of these. First $100 takes them.
     
  5. Feb 9, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    ^^^ Still got 'em.
     
  6. Feb 11, 2016 at 11:29 PM
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    I think this development project lost its steam...
     
  7. Feb 12, 2016 at 3:49 AM
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    Actually the new parts are going to powder coat on Monday and will be ready for sale later next week.
     
  8. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:00 AM
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    So Chad gets some R&D feedback to make the product better, then makes some changes for production and you say the project lost steam?
    [​IMG]
     
  9. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:35 AM
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    The new ones will be exponentially stronger. I haven't kept this thread updated because I've been busy with the bed racks.
     
  10. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:47 AM
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    Yes.

    I said "lost steam", meaning slowed down from its initial momentum. NOT dead.

    This is coming from me because I've been very interested since its inception and I am anxious to become one of KBVoodoo's first customers for this project.

    I was hoping my post would be able to get more information about the development and implementation progress of these crossbars.

    And it did.
     
    Last edited: Feb 12, 2016
  11. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:52 AM
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    As Chad said to me patience please.
     
  12. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:58 AM
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    A few people have, including yourself, but @pudge151 was the first.
     
  13. Feb 12, 2016 at 5:00 AM
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    Nice!!!
    I'll be one of the first in line for this bad boy!
     
  14. Feb 12, 2016 at 6:07 AM
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    Me first
     
  15. Feb 12, 2016 at 6:10 AM
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    OK. Second in line...
     
  16. Feb 12, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    I have 12 sets going to powder coat on Monday. Should be done Wednesday or Thursday.
     
  17. Feb 12, 2016 at 10:59 PM
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    @KB Voodoo What changes have your made to your second gen Hi Rise Crossbars? Stronger, no-sag bars? Triple height adjustable slots? Two hole bed rail mount? Post up some pics man!

     
  18. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    So the ones coming from powder coat are they for your bed rails or stock bed rails?? Thanks
     
  19. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:44 AM
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    They will work with my side rail caps, or the factory ones. They also work with 2nd gen and 3rd gen Tacomas.
     
  20. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    The revised edition features:

    - 50% stiffer crossbar
    - Wider, stronger brackets
    - Two mounting points for each bracket, thus eliminating any potential for "rocking"
    - Three height settings
    - Compatibility with 2nd gen and 3rd gen Taco's


     

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