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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 11tbantz, Oct 7, 2016.

  1. Oct 7, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    11tbantz

    11tbantz [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I would nor trust it. Looks like China junk. Cvj is a quality distributor of Oem rebuilt racks. Many use them if not buying new oem. Think there around $350 or so.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    I was trying to stay away from a rebuilt one but the dealership I called quoted me over 700 for a rebuilt one. Autozone offers a new one but I don't know if it'll be cheap junk too or not, but it's $540
     
  4. Oct 8, 2016 at 3:22 PM
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    Even though many of the parts from the dealer (such as starters, alternators, racks, etc) may be re-built, at least they use new parts to rebuild OEM cores.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2016 at 3:23 PM
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    Doubt anything from vatozone is quality. Especially oem
     
  7. Oct 9, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    That's what I was thinking too. I figured first time I get off-road it'd start leaking or have some sort of catastrophic failure. Would you put a rebuilt rack from cvj on your truck?
     
  8. Oct 9, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    Yes I would. Ideally, ya a brand new oem from Toyota is ideal but seeing and hearing all the guys on tw that have has good results from cvj I would not hesitate to go that route myself.
     

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