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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by fcebedo, Nov 4, 2016.

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Nov 6, 2016 at 6:38 PM

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Got some bed rack build photos!!
bending pipes

clearance with cab

bending plates with a car jack based steel bender

bent plates

smoothing out the edges

test fit

anchor holes for the tools.

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Here we go!

Paint or powdercoat?

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Here we go!

Paint or powdercoat?

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Powdercoat. With the modularity you built into the rack, and it is expected to go together and come apart quite frequently, the PC would hold up better than paint to the extra traffic. You can always paint to touch up if necessary. Great design BTW. Mine will be similar.

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Powdercoat. With the modularity you built into the rack, and it is expected to go together and come apart quite frequently, the PC would hold up better than paint to the extra traffic. You can always paint to touch up if necessary. Great design BTW. Mine will be similar.
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Nailed it. PC

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Thank you. I'll start getting quotes now. How much do you guys think it should cost for powder coat, including the storage rack?

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$200 to powdercoat the whole rack and basket. Now 10 shades of black and 6 texture options to decide on.

I'm gonna do it!

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$200 to powdercoat the whole rack and basket. Now 10 shades of black and 6 texture options to decide on.

I'm gonna do it!

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That's about what I figured. Good price. FWIW, if they have a textured black, it's a dead nuts match to rattle can bedliner if you ever need to touch up. The texture will also hide and scratches or imperfections better than a flat black or other solid non-textured color. Ask them to do a thick coat on the basket. I've seen a lot of expanded metal start to rust through the PC because the powder didn't get into all the nooks and crannies, especially around the spot welds at the edge of the expansions.

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That is a good price. I was thinking it was going to be around $350, and I'd also go with textured black or a matte finish. Thant Ibis is sick too!

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That's about what I figured. Good price. FWIW, if they have a textured black, it's a dead nuts match to rattle can bedliner if you ever need to touch up. The texture will also hide and scratches or imperfections better than a flat black or other solid non-textured color. Ask them to do a thick coat on the basket. I've seen a lot of expanded metal start to rust through the PC because the powder didn't get into all the nooks and crannies, especially around the spot welds at the edge of the expansions.
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Much appreciated! This place in Santa Clara, Ca seems so pro!! https://www.yelp.com/biz/br-and-f-spray-santa-clara?osq=Powdercoating

50 shades of black.

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That is a good price. I was thinking it was going to be around $350, and I'd also go with textured black or a matte finish. Thant Ibis is sick too!
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So sick!!! Here's another photo of the Ibis with its massive 2.5 tire. It's as big as other 2.8 tires I have. Big knobs and 15 psi so it is ready for where the truck takes it.

If I can take these tires off, I'd powdercoat the wheels too. And some old bike frames. What else is in the garage....

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Paint or powdercoat?

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I like that 1st gen Cummins in the background!!

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I like that 1st gen Cummins in the background!!
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This red one? Modified to generate over 500 ft/lbs of torque

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No the silver one.... square body style in the left corner. Made from 89-94 91.5-93 were intercooled!!

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No the silver one.... square body style in the left corner. Made from 89-94 91.5-93 were intercooled!!
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Ahhh....

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Ahh that's older gas never mind lol

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That is a good price. I was thinking it was going to be around $350, and I'd also go with textured black or a matte finish. Thant Ibis is sick too!
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I dropped it off today, 14 pieces and the I requested 'fine textured black'. Lady goes, "I quoted you $150 right?" HELL YES!

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Got my first Tacoma three weeks ago, 4dr long bed, 4wd, 110k mile 2006 for $14k from a good friend! 3 inch lift, never been offroad, clean inside and out except for a scratched front bumper and a cracked rear light.

Anyway, been going through the truck and learning a lot from this board so thanks to most of you already. Did the oil, air filters, MAF and shut my TPMS light down.
Alot of people who order trucks that dont come with leather seats have the dealership install it! Call a dealership or make friends with a guy who works there, you can get brand new fTRD fabrics for cheap! I paid $200 for fabrics, did the install myself in a weekend and had brand new TRD seats!
I don't really like my brake feel and power right now. And folks have been advising me to change all fluids. Suspension is a bit stiff and could use seat covers for stinky dudes. Bigger wheels and tires might come too. Any advice in these areas is appreciated.

Anyway, the project of the month is bikes and tents. I have a lot of hitch racks and am pretty dialed in with the 2 inch hitch. Then I started using a tailgate rack and that's even better. Fits up to 6 and it's very convenient.

The new project is a roof top tent bed rack as I have a Tepui Kukenam Sky. I just got the Thule Xsporter and it's cool but it doesn't really fit unless it's cut down.

Turns out one of my good buds is a welder/fabricator so he's gonna make me a custom bed rack that can accommodate a tent still let me use the tailgate for bikes. I just dropped it off with him so should be done by Monday. I'll get rid of the Xsporter then. I got a few ideas from the big Bed Rack thread already.

Just an intro. Chime in if you have suggestions. Say hi if you ride mountain bikes or you're from the Bay Area, CA. I am in West San Ho.

After the first clean up.

I ride with my high school kid and take all his friends to the good trails.

Test fitting the Tepui and Thule Xsporter.

Tent and bikes.
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Contact a dealership, or make friends with a guy who works there! Alot of people buy TRD trucks then want leather. I got brand new TRD seat fabrics for $200, installed in a weekend. Brand new seats, $200! If you need help on install lemme know, 1st seat took me all of a Saturday, but after learning the process, the rest took 20mins each.

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BTW, BIKE LANES RUINED MY NEIGHBORHOOD! NEVER HAD A TRAFFIC PROBLEM BEFORE, I COULD GET TO WORK IN 5 MINUTES, NOW IT TAKES 30 MINUTES BECAUSE THEY TURNED A 5 LANE STREET INTO A 2 LANE! A LADY PAID A PERSON TO SIT FOR 10 HOURS A DAY FOR 7 DAYS AND COUNT THE BIKES THAT PASSED.... TOTAL FOR 7 DAYS.... DRUMB ROLL... 10! RUINED THE LIVES OF 16,000 PEOPLE TO LET 10 PEOPLE A WEEK RIDE A BIKE! THEY ARE GOOD FOR NO ONE! Just in case your a bike lane fanatic

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BTW, BIKE LANES RUINED MY NEIGHBORHOOD! NEVER HAD A TRAFFIC PROBLEM BEFORE, I COULD GET TO WORK IN 5 MINUTES, NOW IT TAKES 30 MINUTES BECAUSE THEY TURNED A 5 LANE STREET INTO A 2 LANE! A LADY PAID A PERSON TO SIT FOR 10 HOURS A DAY FOR 7 DAYS AND COUNT THE BIKES THAT PASSED.... TOTAL FOR 7 DAYS.... DRUMB ROLL... 10! RUINED THE LIVES OF 16,000 PEOPLE TO LET 10 PEOPLE A WEEK RIDE A BIKE! THEY ARE GOOD FOR NO ONE! Just in case your a bike lane fanatic
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are you ok man?

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