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Why plano cases on roof?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoTuesday1, May 7, 2021.

  1. May 8, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    Knute

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    "Why Plano cases on the roof?"

    Simple. 'Cause they don't fit in the trunk.
     
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  2. May 8, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    outxider

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  3. May 8, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    Foster1

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    Wait until this dude finds out about the people who mount traction boards on their hoods.

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  4. May 8, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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    vorkuta775

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    what the?
     
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  5. May 8, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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    bagleboy

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    Then you just have another thing that holds so much you have to dig through it instead. Plano cases are flat so everything is right there. Plus stickers.
     
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  6. May 8, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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    bagleboy

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    Snug top Rebel, Thule tracks, ditch tracks, Bagged rear suspension, F/R anytime camera, intermittent wiper switch...
    Maybe they’re too short to reach the roof rack.
     
  7. May 8, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    Maybe, but I would just mount them with velcro straps to the back of the rear seat. Or in a truck, mount them along the bedside.
    Those hoods mounts are $500 alone. That's more expensive the traction boards themselves!
     
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  8. May 8, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    You gotta be r-worded to keep a rifle in one of those. I've got two on my rack for my FGM-148 Javelin and it's equipment. Also, snacks for my kids. I also use them for various items that can be stored in boxes. But never rifles. That would be stupid. Only surface-to-surface man-portable fire-and-forget infrared-guided anti-tank missiles.
     
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  9. May 8, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Jdams are better, just sayin..
     
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  10. May 8, 2021 at 9:46 PM
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  11. May 8, 2021 at 9:53 PM
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    3rd gen nose on 2nd gen truck...

     
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  12. May 8, 2021 at 10:25 PM
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  13. May 8, 2021 at 11:06 PM
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    they have me beat
    with the amount of stuff I see on top of Subaru's,
    maybe their machine is the more capable one

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  14. May 8, 2021 at 11:20 PM
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    Man that’s gotta raise the center of gravity. Can’t also imagine getting up to speed in the highway with all the weight and wind resistance. Light bar location guarantees a whistle and a nice shiny hood to blind you at night. The awning is perfect for a midget. Wheel offset will give it some nice “rugged” paint chips. It’s gotta be a show car.

    PS: I love being a keyboard hero.
     
  15. May 8, 2021 at 11:24 PM
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  16. May 9, 2021 at 8:52 AM
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    Snug top Rebel, Thule tracks, ditch tracks, Bagged rear suspension, F/R anytime camera, intermittent wiper switch...
    the awning is probably their tent. I’m seeing quite a few of these smaller suv “rigs” lately, some with rtt’s.
     
  17. May 9, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    That can't be legal in every state.
     
  18. Jun 10, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    Good thread. Would read again.
     
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  19. Jun 10, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Literally, the 3rd gen has a 2nd gen cab, if I remember correctly.
     
  20. Jun 10, 2021 at 7:29 PM
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    skeletron

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    That bumper looks familiar 215D083C-C856-489B-BCFD-230F0ED6107E.jpg
     
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