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Roof Rack Poll

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LBPtaco, Mar 25, 2010.

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Which Roof Rack is the BEST?

  1. OEM

    42.8%
  2. THULE

    18.7%
  3. YAKIMA

    19.2%
  4. CUSTOM

    8.0%
  5. OTHER

    11.3%
  1. Dec 15, 2010 at 10:45 PM
    #141
    Derpy Derek

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    I really like the look, does the OEM rack still function with the Thule rack up there?
     
  2. Dec 16, 2010 at 11:06 AM
    #142
    squad314

    squad314 Thinks he's Steve McQueen

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    Not with the Yakima attached. Essentially I was just using the OEM in the stowed posistion as side rails to mount the lowriders too.
     
  3. Dec 26, 2010 at 7:44 PM
    #143
    BrentPaucke

    BrentPaucke Love Your Leisure

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    arb bumper blacked out tail lights camper shell hella 500 grill lights cb radio custom black dee zee tool book bhlm pioneer deck OME 3 inch dakar leafs URD stage 4 clutch aluminum fly wheel
    by far the sickest racki have ever seen is on dngr trd's truck look it up and prepare to want one
     
  4. Feb 3, 2011 at 9:23 PM
    #144
    AriZonaD54

    AriZonaD54 BANNED in 49 states...

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    Thule roofrack with Avid Off-Road low profile basket;

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  5. Feb 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM
    #145
    squad314

    squad314 Thinks he's Steve McQueen

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    That looks really, really good Andrew^^
     
  6. Feb 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM
    #146
    RobbKruger

    RobbKruger Wasting away in the frozen North

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    Access Bed cover, Access tailgate gasket, OEM Roof Rack, Garmin 780 12V bed outlet mod 120V in the console mod "Don't steal my tailgate" mod Yakima Lowrider rack mounted to OEM rack with Thule Cascade XT carrier Avid Arctic bar SOON TO COME - OME 885 lift kit
    Looks like Brandon could end up with more of my money...

    How much for the basket, and what is the wait time?
     
  7. Feb 6, 2011 at 2:21 PM
    #147
    AriZonaD54

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    It was a prototype that he didn't charge me for... Brandon is a good buddy. That being said, I can't imagine he'd charge some crazy number. Call him up and ask. However, with that being said, everyone mounts their bars in different configurations, so you'd need to give Brandon the measurements you have/ want.
     
  8. Feb 8, 2011 at 3:24 PM
    #148
    JCorm3319

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    Andrew, what is the model number of your Thule roof rack?
     
  9. Feb 17, 2011 at 6:09 AM
    #149
    TomaGirl

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    My truck came with the OEM, so I am glad I didn't have to decide. I love the convience of the rack as to whether you want to extend the bars or not. I put a set of Thule kayak racks on it and it works really well when hauling my tandem kayak around.
     
  10. Mar 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM
    #150
    J Rowl07

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    Wish they had OEM for the access cab!
     
  11. Mar 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM
    #151
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    i just put on my OEM rack i picked up for $150.

    the only thing i am not sure i like or maybe i did the install wrong... the cross arms just dont swing out,m you have to take them off, then switch the front for the back? if that right?
     
  12. Mar 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM
    #152
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    Buy what you like /need. One isnt best , no rack superbowl to find the winner.
     
  13. Apr 5, 2011 at 9:39 AM
    #153
    bridaw

    bridaw The light was yellow, Sir.

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    I went with the OEM rack and a Bajarack basket for the Tacoma. I have a scanguageII and there really isn't any difference in the gas mileage when the basket is empty so I just leave it on the rack all the time.

    I stow two oversized tent-cots in the basket when we hit the desert.

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  14. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM
    #154
    Cape Codder

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    Searched that user name in various forms, resulting in "invalid user name".
    Could you clarify the name or post a link?
    Interested in viewing the rack.

    Thanks
    CC
     
  15. Apr 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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    Cape Codder

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    anethema:
    See you on this thread at the moment
    Posted a question 'bout your rack in "Show off your SILVER taco here!!!!!"
    Could You reply if you see this.
    Access Cab Owners may be interested in this, though I don't know the details yet

    Thanks,
    CC
     
  16. Apr 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM
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    anethema

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    I vote for OEM since I like the look. Here is the modded OEM rack to fit the access cab that Cape Codder is talking about:

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  17. Apr 18, 2011 at 7:54 AM
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    TomaGirl

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  18. May 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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    I have the OEM rack and use it for my Old Town canoe. The racks dimensions make it easy to secure the canoe and in addition are "always there" if I am at home depot and need to bring back some very long piece of wood that will not fit in bed. I have had Thule racks in the past with other vehicles and they are fine, but taking them on/off is a pain and they are noisy if you just leave them on. Having the convienience of a built in system is worth the cost.
     
  19. May 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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    KnurledNut

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  20. Jun 2, 2011 at 3:52 AM
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    rleeharris

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    BajaRack... love it. Light, easy to install, very little wind noise.

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