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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

    639 vote(s)
    42.8%

  2. THULE

    279 vote(s)
    18.7%

  3. YAKIMA

    287 vote(s)
    19.2%

  4. CUSTOM

    120 vote(s)
    8.0%

  5. OTHER

    169 vote(s)
    11.3%
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  1. Jun 2, 2011 at 6:44 AM
    #161
    TRICOMA

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    TRICOMA Tacoma with the TRI package

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    King Off-Road Shock Coilover 2.5 with Resi in the front. King Off-Road Shocks 2.5 with Resi's for the rears, Rear Spring TSB, KMC XD Enduros 16x8, Black Vinyl Fenders, Bed compartment locks, Cobra 19 DX IV with Lil Wil mag mount antenna, CoverKing Seat covers front and rear, Built Right UCAs, Aluminess Expedition Bumper, GY Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 265/75-16, Custom hybrid style rock sliders.

    Looks very good. Which Baja Rack did you get? The Mule or the one made for the Tacoma?
     
    TRICOMA, Jun 2, 2011
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  2. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM
    #162
    rleeharris

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    rleeharris "Old Timer," compliments of 11Taco2.7

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    The one made for the Tacoma DC. It's great... very sturdy, lightweight, super-simple install.
     
    rleeharris, Jun 4, 2011
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  3. Jun 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM
    #163
    TRICOMA

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    TRICOMA Tacoma with the TRI package

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    King Off-Road Shock Coilover 2.5 with Resi in the front. King Off-Road Shocks 2.5 with Resi's for the rears, Rear Spring TSB, KMC XD Enduros 16x8, Black Vinyl Fenders, Bed compartment locks, Cobra 19 DX IV with Lil Wil mag mount antenna, CoverKing Seat covers front and rear, Built Right UCAs, Aluminess Expedition Bumper, GY Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 265/75-16, Custom hybrid style rock sliders.
    Thanks. I think that is the route I am going to take.
     
    TRICOMA, Jun 4, 2011
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  4. Jun 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM
    #164
    Forewheel

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    Bone Stock.....for now.
    My set up.

    [​IMG]
     
    Forewheel, Jun 5, 2011
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  5. Jun 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM
    #165
    Fire Force

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    Fire Force Well-Known Member

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    Bull bar, UWS toolbox, Yaesu FT-8800R dual band ham radio
    My truck came with the OEM racks... I've had it for 1.5 years now and have literally used them one time hauling 16 foot fence boards. They worked fine, though, but I noted that the "max weight" is only like 100 lbs or something. Struck me as a bit odd since I'm used to seeing people with loads of gear on roof racks...
     
    Fire Force, Jun 5, 2011
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  6. Jun 5, 2011 at 6:32 PM
    #166
    squad314

    #166
    squad314 Thinks he's Steve McQueen

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    "Hello Kitty" steering wheel cover.
    A little Thule (Tracker II base rack) and a little Yakima (MegaWarrior basket).....:)

    [​IMG]
     
    squad314, Jun 5, 2011
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  7. Jun 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM
    #167
    SoftShellTaco

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    SoftShellTaco Well-Known Member

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    I like the thule.
     
    SoftShellTaco, Jun 5, 2011
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  8. Jun 6, 2011 at 9:19 PM
    #168
    erazon

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    erazon Active Member

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    where did you get these cross bars? Do they attach to the side rail bars or do you have to drill holes for the bars?

     
    erazon, Jun 6, 2011
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  9. Jun 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM
    #169
    whitetaco02

    #169
    whitetaco02 Well-Known Member

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    Frank
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    Tinted windows, stainless steel drop hitch, rear TSB, Marathon seat covers in Realtree AP camo, low profile chrome toolbox, husky liners front and back, debadged
    My question for those with racks: How do you feel about how secure the racks are to the truck? Ever had anything fly off while driving or actually rip the rack from the truck? Any other horror stories?
     
    whitetaco02, Jun 14, 2011
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  10. Jun 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM
    #170
    rleeharris

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    rleeharris "Old Timer," compliments of 11Taco2.7

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    Only used my rack twice since putting it on. No issues. The BajaRack is designed for use with the factory rack/rails so I think it is naturally very secure. I can yank on the thing and it moves the entire truck; the rack is solid as they come.
     
    rleeharris, Jun 14, 2011
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  11. Jun 14, 2011 at 8:48 PM
    #171
    bridaw

    #171
    bridaw The light was yellow, Sir.

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    10 DC 6-speed TRD OR 4x4 tow debadged
    tailgate hose clamp/washer mod ,disable seatbelt warning ,dealer tinted windows ,running boards ,DiamondBack SE bed cover ,OEM rubber bed mat ,TRD Japan shift knob ,bed rail corner reinforcement with angle brackets+square nuts ,Armor Tech Offroad mount for 60" highlift jack ,Scangauge II ,OEM roof rack ,BajaRack basket ,WeatherTech dark tint window deflectors ,removed mud flaps ,debadged ,stubby antenna ,D-rings - 4 in bed floor + 8 on the side rails ,cut four D-ring slots in bedmat ,secured ActionPacker 48 gal cargo box to bed ,center console lock ,relocated 7 pin harness ,Redline Tuning QuickLIFT Elite hood supports ,Pop & Lock PL5300 tailgate lock ,RAM A-pillar mounts for GPS and Drift HD170 camera ,RAM mounts on bajarack for Drift HD170 exterior shots ,relocated rear differential breather ,headrest iPad mount ,ImMrYo rear view mirror lift ,Panavise Indash mount ,265/75/16 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO on TKO black rims ,installed front and rear WeatherTechTacoma DigitalFit FloorLiners ,replaced interior/external lights with Jumpers LEDs +switchback mod +under hood light ,installed rcbs204 Illuminated 4x4 Switch ,installed left and right Relentless Off-road Fabrication hood hinge light mounts ,installed KB Voodoo's Powder Coated Tailgate Cap System ,installed front and rear Wet Okole seat covers ,made and installed mount for Trail Toys NSA Switch Panel ,did ND4's Fog Light Anytime Mod
    The rack mounts to the truck solid. I am a bit concerned about the OEM crossbars long term.

    I have a bajarack on my OEM bars and when I go camping I strap two oversized tent cots into the basket. The basket is bolted to the cross bars and everything is solid but I would be happier if the crossbar ends were beefier. I wouldn't be concerned at all if I always stayed on roads and highways. I'm mostly worried about the ends, not the bars, breaking while off road.

    I also want to secure the bars to the rack better than they are. Due to the folding cross arm design there is only one bolt each and the latching side is made of plastic. I want to bolt my latch ends down and reinforce the pivot ends too. It would also make it more difficult to steal. ;)

    The basket is 38 pounds and the tent cots are 25+ pounds each so I don't toss anything else up there besides a few tarps. The 100 pound load limit must be due to the crossbars or is it really the limit of the roof?
     
    bridaw, Jun 14, 2011
    #171
  12. Jun 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM
    #172
    Squid

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    Debadged, Factory Roof Rack, Black Nerf Bars, Black MB Chaos Wheels, 265-75-16 BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Rear Leaf TSB, Body Colored Grill with center sprayed black
    I carry a 14.5' kayak on mine and it feels pretty secure. I've drien 100+ miles with it and didn't even have to tighten the straps much during the trip.

    I have a friend who was carrying a kayak and had the factory rack tear right off of a Suburban. So, when I carry my kayak, I put an extra strap over the kayak and through the rear doors and ratchet it down. that way it's connected to the truck itself and not just the rack. I'm not sure it makes a difference, but it makes me feel better about it.
     
    Squid, Jun 15, 2011
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  13. Jun 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM
    #173
    mmmooretx

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    mmmooretx Member

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    I got a rack from US Rack that fits into the Tacoma rail system and removes in 5-10 minutes. It supports Yakima or Thule systems (round and square rails). There are pictures on their site, right at $400. Pleased with quality and their support. I had two missing washers for the quick release knobs (track system) and they mailed them. It cost more for the postage than two washers but I had them 3 days after I sent them an email. I talked to them twice and they are very helpful, good support and product, I recommend.:D

    http://www.usrack.com/dual_rack.php

    Oh yeah no drilled holes.....
     
    mmmooretx, Jun 16, 2011
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  14. Jun 19, 2011 at 2:39 PM
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    bridaw

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    bridaw The light was yellow, Sir.

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    tailgate hose clamp/washer mod ,disable seatbelt warning ,dealer tinted windows ,running boards ,DiamondBack SE bed cover ,OEM rubber bed mat ,TRD Japan shift knob ,bed rail corner reinforcement with angle brackets+square nuts ,Armor Tech Offroad mount for 60" highlift jack ,Scangauge II ,OEM roof rack ,BajaRack basket ,WeatherTech dark tint window deflectors ,removed mud flaps ,debadged ,stubby antenna ,D-rings - 4 in bed floor + 8 on the side rails ,cut four D-ring slots in bedmat ,secured ActionPacker 48 gal cargo box to bed ,center console lock ,relocated 7 pin harness ,Redline Tuning QuickLIFT Elite hood supports ,Pop & Lock PL5300 tailgate lock ,RAM A-pillar mounts for GPS and Drift HD170 camera ,RAM mounts on bajarack for Drift HD170 exterior shots ,relocated rear differential breather ,headrest iPad mount ,ImMrYo rear view mirror lift ,Panavise Indash mount ,265/75/16 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO on TKO black rims ,installed front and rear WeatherTechTacoma DigitalFit FloorLiners ,replaced interior/external lights with Jumpers LEDs +switchback mod +under hood light ,installed rcbs204 Illuminated 4x4 Switch ,installed left and right Relentless Off-road Fabrication hood hinge light mounts ,installed KB Voodoo's Powder Coated Tailgate Cap System ,installed front and rear Wet Okole seat covers ,made and installed mount for Trail Toys NSA Switch Panel ,did ND4's Fog Light Anytime Mod
    Can you post pictures of it on your truck? This is a bed rack?
     
    bridaw, Jun 19, 2011
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  15. Jun 19, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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    Leichenstein

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    Just installed the Yakima yesterday. Looks amazing, haven't driven much with it yet though.

    yakima_0c38bc58549b98d80ef272563bda56bfcff0e75c.jpg
     
    Leichenstein, Jun 19, 2011
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  16. Jun 25, 2011 at 3:38 PM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

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    whats is this set up? and would it work to wear i could put the basket on. and OR a snow bored rack??

    i'm looking for something that is like this bed mount. that i can put a basket (like for road trips and stuff wear i need to haul allot of stuff. and that i could put a snow bored rack on. so my snowboard is not sliding around in the bed. i have about a 345 min drive to the closets ski snowboard slops.
     
    TnRedNeck721, Jun 25, 2011
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  17. Jun 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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    romafern

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    romafern Hug diz nuts

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    Paid for and saving a shit ton of $$$$$
    Thinking of adding a second battery...

    Welcome to club Yakima. Best rack ever. Been using their stuff for over 15 years. :D

    Can you tell me what part numbers are those towers? How long is your wind visor?
     
    romafern, Jun 26, 2011
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  18. Jun 26, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    greenscreener

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    greenscreener Well-Known Member

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    procomp aal, Saw 2.0 coilovers, Allpro bumper, Yakima roof rack, Method racing wheels, mostly debadged eeyore plush on the dash adds about 7hp so im told
    any of you guys get lower gas milage with your rack installed i went from 17.5 to 14.5 i think thats a big loss but here are the picks

    this was the truck just about a month or two ago stock for too long

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    the back is a bit high here had just installed the rear aal after 3 days it sagged a whole inch and a half bummer
    [​IMG]

    darn upside down hellas
    [​IMG]
     
    greenscreener, Jun 26, 2011
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  19. Jun 26, 2011 at 4:18 PM
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    Leichenstein

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    Leichenstein Well-Known Member

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    Q Towers - #00124
    Fairing - 44"
     
    Leichenstein, Jun 26, 2011
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  20. Jul 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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    dud122

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    dud122 rabble rabble rabble

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    i have seen OEM looking rails like that on a 1st gen DC... where do you get something like that??
     
    dud122, Jul 3, 2011
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