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Show me how you carry your toys

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by themadtaco, Dec 17, 2015.

  1. May 16, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    thors.hammer

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    My approach for these things is start with an inexpensive but viable solution. For me, that meant getting the RockyMount Clutch SD and using the front rail. http://www.rockymounts.com/Clutch_SD_p/011.htm for a link to them. On the 3rd gen, you need to buy a front rail but they only cost about $25.
     
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  2. May 16, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    dman100

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    With so many options in front axle type, diameter and spacing, there's a huge opportunity for a better way to haul bikes in a DCSB, tailgate up and with the bike low enough to fit in a shell. Around here, Tacomas are the pickup of choice at mountain bike trailheads. I'm ok with removing the front wheel to reduce the length, so how about some kind of adjustable clamp to grab the fork, or down tube, or ?? that can work with everything from a QR rigid fork road bike, to a fattie or plus size. Time to put the thinking cap on ...
     
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  3. May 19, 2016 at 8:16 PM
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    WRXChris

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  4. May 19, 2016 at 10:23 PM
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  5. May 22, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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    Z50king

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    These are my toys and this is how I carry them

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  6. May 23, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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  7. May 23, 2016 at 9:08 PM
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    Seems like all we use are raceface pads in the valley, good looking rig where do you ride usually?2016-05-23_21.04.29.jpgFirst purchase for the taco (Pic pre adjusting) Step up from my old dakine pad and holds 4 fullsize DH bikes with ease
     
  8. May 23, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    Gnarman

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    Yakima hooked it up 78c3577907f13fb7c8b57b4744b30353_d3833b2a2784eb2abcc2c42696f8b8b03e25668f.jpg
     
  9. May 29, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    Hey with no bike on the rack and the rack in platform mode, can you fully open the tailgate without it touching the rack? I have the exact truck and just ordered the same rack through REI and used my 20% off coupon. Needless to say I'm excited about it!
    Thanks!
     
  10. May 29, 2016 at 9:48 PM
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    Nope. with the rack folded down it still hits when you open the tailgate, but I have a small rubber pad in the bed I put between the tailgate and rack when I open it. The rack is super easy to take off and put on though. I usually just open the tonneau cover and get my stuff out that way without lowering the tailgate if I'm out riding.
     
  11. May 30, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    Track bike loaded and ready to go.
     
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  12. May 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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  13. May 31, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    Did you use a chock for the front wheel?
     
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  14. May 31, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    No, no chock. I just used 4 tie-downs and soft-strap loops, and had the front wheel against the front bed wall. Didnt budge on a 3 hour drive each way.
     
  15. May 31, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    Yeah, I figured that - otherwise the rear wheel would be on the tail gate...

    ZX6?
     
  16. May 31, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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  17. May 31, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    TejasTaco

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    Is that a long bed?
     
  18. May 31, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    Yes, long bed
     
  19. May 31, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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    Nice - fun bike... a 750 is the perfect track day bike.
     
  20. Jun 2, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    eli90

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    Has anyone used these two holes to mount a bike ? Maybe one of those front fork holders ? 20160602_191719.jpg
     

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