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Need Help ASAP with PRINSU Roof rack install. I think it is made wrong

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shooter0826, May 26, 2016.

  1. May 26, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    Shooter0826

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    The rear bolts do not line up and there is a 1" gap in the front wind diverter. Did I put it together wrong?

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  2. May 26, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    Both sides look the same. Just FYI
     
  3. May 26, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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  4. May 26, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    Stupid amount of extra heavy metal all over
    Looks like the bars are too long, can you measure them? There's not many ways you could put it together wrong.
    Access cab or double cab? Not sure if they're different widths?
     
  5. May 26, 2016 at 6:16 PM
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    My thoughts also...Maybe you were sent the wrong bars? Tundra?
     
  6. May 26, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    I agree with the wrong size. It is specific
     
  7. May 26, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    Measured them at 49".
     
  8. May 26, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    That was my first thought....
     
  9. May 26, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    Big Bummer... Camping and Canoe trip tomorrow.. and no way to get it there...
     
  10. May 26, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    Stupid amount of extra heavy metal all over
    My double cab tacoma bars are 47". Mine is one of the earlier Prinsu designs, but I doubt the width has changed much.
     
  11. May 26, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    How do the bars mount to the side rails? Could you trim them with a sawzall/hacksaw? That way you could still go on your trip.
     
  12. May 26, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    Stupid amount of extra heavy metal all over
    Cutting would be easy, but then you'd also have to redrill & tap the bolt holes. Assuming you have the right drill bit and taps on hand....
     
  13. May 26, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    Not enough...
    Should be 47"
     
  14. May 26, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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  15. Aug 22, 2016 at 1:10 PM
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    OP, did you ever hear back from Zach (@zscott) about this? What did you end up doing with the rack?
     
  16. Aug 22, 2016 at 1:32 PM
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    He was sent the incorrect length of bars. It has since been taken care of.
     
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    Love good customer service. Awesome to hear. :thumbsup:
     

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