Access cab roof rack ??

So I have the access cab and rarely (ever?) see anything for the roof channels that have rubber covers..

are there roof rack mounts for these or what use are they?? (See below pic)

Planning on taking this on some camping road trip sort of tours maybe...

 

I do not understand your question, it's worded,,,, uh differently

The rubber inserts cover the channel when there is no roof rack ordered.

 

assuming i remove the rubber covers ....
Can I put a roof rack on the top...can I buy the mounts that attach to this channel.... Is it of.much value or usefulness?.

 

You might be able to get some roof bars that are a temporary fit in the channels.
But if you want something more like a prinsu get ready to drill 12 holes in your roof channels.
Access cabs had no provisions for roof rails or a roof rack.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/prinsu-access-cab-install.422290/

 

From what I remember, the access cab does not have the mounting holes under the trim, there are roof racks made, but you need to drill holes and run bolts to install them.

 

oh wow, good point! I did not know this!

 

Here is a video showing how to install a rack on the access cab

 

Thanks guys..imho not really worth it.. drilling holes and such......

but at least I know now and I thank you for explaining it. I always wondered about it and my curiosity has been satisfied.

 

That explains alot.... thanks for the video.

So bottom line is that even though there is the channel the access cab does not have the mounting holes like the double cab does.

 

You will need to drill into your roof. If you do it right, it shouldn't leak.

then if you want to remove it (like i did) and not weld, i used set screws, rtv, teflon tape, and flex seal tape. It is possible to "undo"

 

I went to victory 4x4 and today's price is $657.90 but regular price is about 780.00.. just for reference....

https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VT23RK.html

The amount of information people on tw know is amazing.

 

I am too afraid to drill into my new truck.

 

This is bull crap. I have a 2022 Tacoma with the four-door crew cab option. It says there should be mounting holes for a roof rack but there's not. Does anybody else have this issue where their truck is supposed to have it but it doesn't

 

The holes are underneath color matched tape in the channels….to prevent water getting in without a roof rack.

 

I totally thought that was metal either bent or friction welded. Thank you so much for mentioning that it's color matched. It was not color matched in all the videos I watched

 

Access cab is 8 holes. The Victory rack is great, comes with Rivnuts for the holes. Plenty of silicone and hasn't leaked a drop.

 

Getting ready to install rivnuts in my access cab for a prinsu roof rack. The videos and instructions don't mention it, but aren't the airbags directly under the roof channels?!?!

 

My way:
Because I need roof rack only few times a year (camping, hunting e.t.c.) and don't really want to pay 13 00-1500 CAD for installed PRINSU or similar (with good chance of leak and falling out rubber moldings time to time), I decide to go with YAKIMA roof bars. Approx. $1100 CAD, easy on- easy off! Lockable, doing job great. Highly recommend!

 

No, they're in the a-pillars.