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Expedition Bed Rack Build - 56k warning...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by t0mills, Apr 3, 2011.

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  1. May 4, 2011 at 5:27 AM
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    Looks great... My only concern is what does that rack weigh in at? I know the one I've done for my truck is a much simpler design and it's still somewhere around 40-50 lbs. without the tent. Just curious.
     
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  2. May 4, 2011 at 5:28 AM
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    Also have you boxed or plated your frame?? If not I would recommend that ASAP.
     
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  3. May 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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    ^^^ Would something like this have a larger effect on the frame, requiring the need to box it?!
     
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  4. May 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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    Not so much on the 2nd gen Tacomas.. But the 1st gen Tacoma's are notorious for having a very weak rear frame section. Even just adding a HD bumper and doing a good bit of wheeling can start to stress and bend them.
     
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  5. May 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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    looking awesome and the drawings look SICK!! i've been wanting to do something like this for a while on my gen 2. can't wait to see it when its done. SUB'D!
     
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  6. May 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM
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    thats needed info
     
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  7. May 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM
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    TRD, Gray Wire Mod, 3" Suspension lift, 3" Body Lift, 285/75 AT2s

    The rack (in its current state) and the tent, weigh in around 200lbs combined. While that's quite a bit of weight, it's not being placed right at the end of the frame, like a heavy bumper would do.
    Don't get me wrong, plating the frame is on my to-do list before I build a rear bumper. With a rack and tent alone, and the weight being evenly distributed along the bed, I don't forsee frame bending becoming an issue.






    Thanks! I'll keep updating this thread as I make progress. Got a lot of stuff planned, just need to make some time.
     
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  8. May 4, 2011 at 2:38 PM
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    Good deal. I'd say as long as you avoid any heavy wheeling you should be fine for right now. Would just hate to see the frame get messed up on such a nice truck!
     
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  9. May 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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  10. May 7, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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    Sub'd. Great work.
     
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  11. May 7, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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    THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST LOOKING BED RACK i HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!
     
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  12. May 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    Any more progress on this puppy?
     
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  14. Jun 17, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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  15. Jun 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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    People still use 56K? :D
     
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  16. Jun 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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    I have no idea how to use Solidworks otherwise I would do it! But someone should tweak the dimensions to fit a Longbed 2nd Gen Thanks :) lol
     
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  17. Jun 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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    this is a great build. you have definetly inspired me to wanting something like that. Keep us posted on that bad ass looking rear bumper, i am digging it everytime i see your rendering (blueprint).
    X1000 on someone getting dimensions for 2005+ tacoma's.
     
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  18. Jun 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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    Nice rack. I am hoping to redo mine this summer but it isn't at the top of the list unfortunately. I would like to keep mine about roof height though. My current rack just has posts going to the bed floor.


    I got my RTT (a little different model though) from Toyota Of Dallas too. Great service!!!
     
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  19. Jun 19, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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    Guys, he's selling the Tacoma. Click link on post #94.
     
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  20. Jun 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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    Blackwidow2009, I'd be very interested in purchasing your plans if that's an option. That is an awesome design, esp considering the cargo capability. Nice work.

    PM me if you want to.
     
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