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Roof Rack/Snowboard Rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DeedleBag, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. Jul 26, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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    DeedleBag

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    I'm looking for pics of roof racks and snowboard racks on their 2nd Generation Access Cab Tacoma's. Trying to get some ideas about putting a Snowboard rack on my truck.
     
  2. Jul 26, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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  4. Jul 26, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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    Neither of the links took me to the correct forum. I tired searching and I couldn't find anything.

    But I do have a question about the Thule/Yakima Racks. I do not have a stock roof so how exactly can I mount the aftermarket rack on and how stable is it?
     
  5. Jul 26, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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    I used to have a Yakima roof rack with the Thule snowboard holders on them when I went boarding. I swapped the Yakima rack with the factory OEM rack cause I liked how you can stow away the bars when not in use. The Thule snowboard holders still work on the factory bars as well with the Thule wide-mouth universal clips. Works great to be honest. SOrry, dont have any pictures though but I do have pictures of both the Yakima and factory rack on my truck in my profile.
     
  6. Jul 26, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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  7. Jul 26, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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    Yea I've seen the bedrail ones. Not something that I personally like. Looking for the on top rack.
     
  8. Jul 26, 2010 at 5:24 PM
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    Oops never mind. I do have a pic with the OEM roof rack and the Thule snowboard holder.
    [​IMG]
     
  9. Jul 26, 2010 at 6:09 PM
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    I have a thule rack that has been on my truck since March 2007. Its pretty sturdy and has held its own on the truck carrying all kinds of stuff. I mainly carrying kayaks, my skis go in the back.
    Get the fairing though as WW says the bars don't stow like a factory rack plus it helps with wind noise.
     
  10. Jul 26, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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    Here is a pic with the Yakima rack on. And yes, the fairing does help.;)
    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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    Dang that things crazy!!! How much did that run you?:confused:
     
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    They are $600+ brand new just for the uprights and crossmembers. Two bike carrier were $150/ea $300 total. And basket was $150 after buying extension too. However, I got the main rack for $200 on CL. I ended up selling everything because I hated lifting and lowering it all the damn time! I still have the bike carriers, Interested?
     
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    Now that is a bad setup. Nice rig!
     
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    WOW im really likin that setup
     
  18. Jul 27, 2010 at 10:40 AM
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    Thanks to both of you! All has been sold since. I got 27mpg from riverside to vegas one time, that trip I got 12.5mpg going south on I-15 from scipio to st george
     

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