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Tyger Roof Rack

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by asanelli, Feb 7, 2023.

  1. Jun 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM
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    I see. Did you use that L brackets and mount it on the rails if so I'm pretty you had to change those longer bolt to a much smaller ones? Sorry to ask you so much questions thanks.
     
  2. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    No worries but yah I had to cut them short. It was sticking out way too far. What kind of awning did you purchased?
     
  3. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM
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  4. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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    I have the 8x8 and the 4x8. I got rid off my camper
     
  5. Jun 20, 2023 at 6:22 PM
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    With my new set up I can't mount it on the bed of my truck

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  6. Jun 20, 2023 at 8:53 PM
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    Nice. You shouldn’t have an issue mounting the 4x8 on the rack. I’ll try to take a pic of how it’s mounted on mine and I’ll send it to you.
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    Sounds good thank you and I appreciate that
     
  8. Jun 21, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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    Here are some photos of the L-bracket installed on the rack. IMG_1007.jpgIMG_1008.jpg
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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    Awesome man that helps alot. Did you use these 2 plates on the rack part were the 2 bolts you cut??
     
  10. Jun 21, 2023 at 7:45 PM
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  11. Jun 21, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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    Nevermind I don't think you could. By the looks of it it was the 2bolts it self. The head part slides right on that rack
     
  12. Jun 21, 2023 at 9:21 PM
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    Those 2 flat plates are just spacers if needed and yes the carriage bolts slides onto the awnings backplate where the L-brackets are mounted to.
     
  13. Jun 22, 2023 at 6:42 AM
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    Nice thanks again.
     
  14. Jun 22, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    I was looking for that same light bar on Amazon but I can't find that 42" amber light. It would match my amber fog light.

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  15. Jun 22, 2023 at 8:09 AM
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    I bought it at Lasfit website. IMG_1011.png
     
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    It is pretty bright for what I use it for. IMG_0662.jpg
     
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    Has anyone noticed a decrease in your mpg when adding this style rack? I'm trying to decide between this or just a yakima cross bar set up. It's crazy that the Yakima cross bars will cost more but I don't need the rack that often so it's appeal is I can put it on only when I need it.
     
  18. Jun 22, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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    Love that look. And that's the slim or thin one right?
     
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    It is the slim single row light.
     
  20. Jun 23, 2023 at 8:50 AM
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    It’s 2x/3x the price. You’re paying for the beefy materials and function. This is paying for the form and minimal function.
     

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