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McFly gone wrong?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DK117, Aug 13, 2019.

  1. Aug 13, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    DK117

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    This got lost in What have you done to your Tacoma today? thread.

    Black Horse RB003BK Off Road Roll Bar.
    Roll Bar RB003BK - Black | Fits 15-19 GMC Canyon and 15-19 Chevy Colorado

    Cosmetic only. I love the roll bar, hate the 1 inch overhang on the side and it's not quite tall enough. Need to decide if I keep it or remove. I'm not exactly going to allow TacomaWorld to decide for me, but could use some feedback or suggestions. I might even need a beefier bumper to even out the look.

    Thanks guys.



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  2. Aug 13, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette Chief Executive Officer at Kwik Fab

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    Legit.

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  3. Aug 13, 2019 at 8:08 PM
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    @T.A.C.O.M.A

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    I actually really like it!

    It’s funny, I was thinking of things to do to my Gen3 to make it retro.

    -roll bar / KC lights with smiley face covers
    -Floppy mud flaps
    -Big tires

    ... maybe dice valve caps.
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    It looks awkwardly wide on top of the bed rails, not sure if I could ever get used to that.

    Nice Taco, otherwise!
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    Like, so many.
    I like roll bar, but it doesn’t seem to fit quite right.
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    you got it exactly. The interior mounting fits perfectly, the wide on top of bed rails is the issue. Been a week, still trying to get used to it.
     
  7. Aug 14, 2019 at 11:46 AM
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    If you or a friend have the fab skills and equipment you could cut 2" out of the center where the light goes and weld it back together?
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    got a shop that will do it for me, will probably cost more than the roll bar itself.
     
  9. Aug 14, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    What diameter is the tube you need to cut?
    Can you cut the 2" out of the tube like Aksavanaman said and then make an inside sleave out of exhaust tube? 1 bolt on each side would bolt it all back together.
    Dont forget that most (if not all) of those light bars (that everyone called roll bars) back in the 80's were just bolt together deals.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    the McFly inspired I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm having fun build continues. ARB really balances out the overhang on the roll bar/light bar.

    Next step is probably some KC lights. But due to unprecedented times and all that I might wait until 2021 to spend any more money.

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    Go Rhino makes roll bars for the 01-04 Tacoma, but they are expensive AF for what they are, IMO.

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    and that's the cheapest one they make. The triple hooped one is twice the cost.
     
  12. Apr 30, 2020 at 9:13 AM
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    I looked at the Rhino, and despite the mall crawler poser that I am, I use the bed of my truck ... often. Firewood, bark dust, topsoil, gravel. Mostly that sort of thing. I didn't want to lose bed space with the floor mounted bed bar. So I got myself into the bind I'm in with the rail mount, and trying to make the best of it without giving up.
     
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    that's looking better
     
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    I am tempted to change the name of this thread as it's now my "build" thread. I don't wrench, but did a fun little DIY project. We don't have a lot of options for rear bumpers. Relentless, Hammerhead, weld your own (not me!) and a custom shop a few miles from my house. After powder coating, tax, maybe shipping, maybe install, I'd be $1500. I didn't find exactly what I liked, so $25 of Rustoleum and supplies before I bite the bullet. Many mistakes were made, overspray (me), rattle can clogging (near unavoidable with this bed liner spray product) and my orbital sander jumped on me and I got a little scratch on my newish black matte paint. Yet from 6 feet, I'm really happy with the results.
     
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