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Prinsu install solo??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by medicfung, Jan 9, 2019.

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  1. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    I’m gonna try to install my prinsu cab rack by myself today, pray for me tacomaworld.


    Any tips are greatly appreciated.
     
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    Prinsu has a vendor forum here, and there's lots of posts about people's installs and other tips.

    One tip: put a towel or sheet or something on your roof while installing incase while doing it you drop one of the pieces (or the whole rack) and you won't scratch your paint.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    you'll be fine. I was able to install the Prinsu Rack myself. I assemble the rack then brought it to the bed of the Truck to place on the roof. Screw in all 4 corners then follow by the screws in the middle.

    look up TacoTwonz on youtube for how too. His Video is very informative.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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    Awesome! Thanks! Did you drill your rain rails or cut them? I want o docwhat taco twons did by drilling the 1/4” holes and dremeling the metal piece on the inside off... need to run to Home Depot for the cutting wheel
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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    I bought a 3/4 ARCH HOLE PUNCH from a Tacoma World Member

    $13 General Tools 1271I Arch Punch, 3/4"es
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004T7WD?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    and use a Small Dremmel to cut off some of the plastic/metal from the rain strip.

    The Arch HOLE PUNCH is EASY and a lot better than drilling the hole. I have no use for the ARCH PUNCH. 10$ shipped if you like.

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  6. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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    I called CBI and got their installation instructions from them. I can send them to you if you like. It's very informative. I haven't installed my rack yet tho, weather is terrible.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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  8. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Is your last bar above the shark fin mounted vertically or is that the 1” bar for that spot?
    Did your gas mileage drop dramatically because of that?
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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    It was mounted vertically.
     
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    I figured you had your boy help you! Inspired me to trust my 4 year old to help sort my stuff too. Cross your fingers for me that I don’t lose any parts during the process, haha
     
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    Great community btw, thank you all for your positive advise and vibes!
     
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  13. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:55 AM
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    Haha they include some extra screws. GL with install!
     
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    Aside question, did your prinsu rack come with crossbar behind the wind deflector clear anodized not black anodized?
     
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  15. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    There isn’t any metal to cut, what part are you getting the cutting wheel for?

    Edit: yes there is, my mistake!
     
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  16. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    Jesse is my number one helper. He worked hard non-stop helping me with the Decked storage.



     
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  17. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    The taco twons video showed them cutting the strip under the rain rail. There seemed to be a metal liner in it, and they used a dremel with a cutting wheel to remove that section.
     
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    I haven’t cut open the box as of yet but when I do I’ll report back
     
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  19. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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  20. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:41 AM
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    Throw a blanket on the roof to rest it on when you put it up there. Otherwise it is totally one person-able.
    Use a punch on the rails, after you've cut out the metal ridge. I used a dremel with a cut wheel. easy-peasy.
     
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