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Roof Rack Installations

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bukzilveraway18, Nov 28, 2016.

  1. Nov 28, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    bukzilveraway18

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    Hi Guys, can somebody help me about the step by step procedures on how to install my new oem roof rack? a thread or discussions perhaps thanks.
     
  2. Dec 25, 2016 at 9:02 AM
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  3. Dec 25, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    Doing mine today. What do you guys need to see?
     
  4. Dec 25, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    20161225_172226.jpg

    Merry Christmas to my Taco! Roof rack is in. I took a bunch of pix during my install, not sure if the OP is interested but if so I can post them along with my take on the installation. Not too hard, about three beers and one slight mishap with a Chinesium T25 Torx bit. (Hint: Use Craftsman). :)
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    Any idea how much weight the rack can support?
     
  6. Dec 25, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    mrkabc

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    OEM rack is 100 lbs. (I'd say that's pushing it, too...)
     
  7. Dec 25, 2016 at 9:27 PM
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    TaylorU

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    It's my understanding that the roof weather striping/holes etc are the same from the 2nd gen to the 3rd gens...Is that correct?
     
  8. Dec 25, 2016 at 10:07 PM
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    mrkabc

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    I have installed two OEM roof racks now:

    2nd Gen kit: PT278-35130 (my 2014 DCSB, 2 years ago) Hardware kit is 401941.
    3rd Gen kit: PT278-35140 (my 2017 DCSB, today) Hardware kit is 401941A.

    The 2016 ditch molding is different, it's now in two pieces, unlike before. The hardware, despite different part numbers, appear visually to be the same. The front brackets appear to be identical, and the rear three cab bolt holes also appear to be the same in size, location and spacing, although I can't definitively say that they are in "exact" same location. The installation manual spans 2005 to present, and the instructions are the same (I compared the instruction sheet with the old one that I still have).

    Compare:
    2014 front bracket
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    2017 front bracket
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    (LOL that's the same tube of silicone I used to seal the 2014 bolts 2 years ago!)


    2014 passenger side
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    2017 passenger side
    20161225_164714.jpg

    The only real difference between the two installs that I could discern are that the bolts appeared to be lined up better than before, and that the newer part number cost $50 more than the old one (paid $250 shipped 2 years ago for my 2014 kit, this new one was $300. Bas***ds.)
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    For $300, did the rack come with crossbars?
     
  10. Dec 26, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    Yes, the crossbars are integrated into the sides. You unlatch them and plug them into the opposite side of the rack. It's pretty slick.
     
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    I think the instructions are fairly clear. I just didn't see a response to the OP so I posted what I found for mine.

    They are pretty slick crossbars. I only plan on dropping a kayak on the top, so 100lbs will be fine. Plus I'm sure I can figure out how to reinforce them later if I need to. The weak point is ultimately going to be the roof of the truck.
     
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  12. Dec 26, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    Hmm what can we do to strengthen the OEM racks? I got them because they swing, thus reducing drag when not in use.
     
  13. Dec 26, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    I'm going to take a closer look at them tomorrow. They feel like they have a hollow section that you could run some rebar or steel strip through.

    I would only try a method that retained the ability to fold them back up when not in use. That's pretty nice.
     
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  14. Dec 26, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    Tip: Bend down the front mounting bracket down a little bit so the roof rack "hugs" the cab a little better.
     
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  15. Dec 27, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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    Is the weather stripping a part of the new rack kit?
     
  16. Dec 27, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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    Just installed them. It was really easy, but one of my wellnuts had weld inside thee threads. So I just drilled it out and put in one size larger screw. Worked fine.

    Also, I didn't have much of a gap on either side. I have seen pictures of others on here with more of a gap than this:

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    Maybe it has something to do with when the rack was made.
     
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  17. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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    Going racing part time,, are we?
     
  18. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:08 PM
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    I wish, just always thinking about saving money/gas if possible. Thus when I do get on the gas I feel better snout spending the extra.
     
  19. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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  20. Jan 2, 2017 at 12:19 AM
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    Weather stripping? What are you asking?
     

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