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San Diego BS Thread.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. Aug 3, 2020 at 10:45 PM
    Tacoelectric

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    Hey guy, just moved to Carlsbad with my new Tacoma from OC. I just recently got the truck and had a question,not sure if this is the right place to ask, I'm an electrician and I wanna put some nice looking rack over my bed but I need something to be compatible with a tounue cover hard cover either roll up or fold up. Please let me know if you guys know any cool products. Thanks
     
  2. Aug 3, 2020 at 11:07 PM
    hoarder23

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    The available products will depend on the tonneau cover you currently have and what you intend the rack to be used for.

    @Mobtown Offroad makes some bed bars that are compatible with certain versions.

    The popular company that shows up in google searches has terrible customer service and the coating tends to fail quickly.
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2020 at 5:19 AM
    Norsemanvike

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    Check out this thread. When I get to that point of wanting a set, I'll probably roll with these.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bed-bars-over-a-tonneau-cover.593040/
     
  4. Aug 4, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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  5. Aug 4, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    you know, would help make it easier to get out of the truck on narrow trails or even a tight parking space....
     
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  6. Aug 4, 2020 at 11:33 AM
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    eewww, gross
     
  7. Aug 4, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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  8. Aug 4, 2020 at 1:06 PM
    TacoPharm

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    NSFW content BTW
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2020 at 1:29 PM
    hoarder23

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    Do it
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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    So...how would you get out if you ended up on the roof ?
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Then you've got bigger problems like the jaws of life cutting you out.
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Anybody got a spare set of 1st gen leaf spring bolts ? Or willing to install some stock ones on my tacoma in SD area
     
  13. Aug 4, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    If you cant find any others, just find the length and dia. you need and hit up Marshalls Hardware on Miramar rd
     
  14. Aug 4, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    But good doors don't open when you're on your roof either. Usually end up goin out the window.
     
  15. Aug 4, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    @Titus94 don't you have a spare set?
     
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  16. Aug 4, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Nah...you can kick a door open the top just folds...been there...done that...
     
  17. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    Something similar happened to me a few years ago, Taco spindles are bendy. I was able to still drive it, but this rescue :eek:
     
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  18. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:53 PM
    MunchTIME

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    now I need gusseted spindles, eh? May as well just gusset everything
     
  19. Aug 5, 2020 at 8:22 PM
    hoarder23

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    @desertjunkie760 knows a guy who can set you up
     
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  20. Aug 5, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    I'm still trying to work out gusset. Now that I know I can live without swaybar, no excuse not to do it
     

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