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Roof Rack- On or Off?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by provofan, Aug 1, 2013.

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Should I install a roofrack?

Poll closed Aug 31, 2013.

  1. Yes- Put it on

    108 vote(s)
    65.1%

  2. No- Leave it off

    58 vote(s)
    34.9%
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  1. Aug 1, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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    Looks good both ways. Before getting my Tacoma, I used to drool over a black Tacoma like yours with a roof rack. Now that I have a black Tacoma, I'm liking the clean look without a roof rack...but I still find myself considering a roof rack.
     
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  2. Aug 1, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    Camelback sells it for less.

    I am going back and forth over the same question, and for the same reason, too, would like to port a canoe. I like the functionality, but feel like it kind of makes the truck look top heavy, or too tall. I agree that for some reason lifting the truck seems to solve that, but I think that has more to do with the larger tires placing more visual mass down low. I did see a non-lifted black Tacoma on I-15 yesterday with the rack, though, and thought it looked great. Black is probably the most complimentary color for the rack, so I think either way it will look good.
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    FYI, I was able to price match at a dealership and got it for 212.75+tax. They are available online for 212.75 + shipping if you look around. I just printed a screenshot and took it to my dealer, they originally wanted $295 (retail) but gladly matched it.
     
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  4. Aug 1, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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    I have been contemplating whether I should add the roof rack in addition to the rack on my topper, mostly in case of long items like kayaks, which I want to get into.
     
    mr2mki, Aug 1, 2013
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  5. Aug 1, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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    I agree with this. On a stock they are just okay, but on a lifted/modded truck, it looks really good.
     
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  6. Aug 1, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    wow :eek: I feel like an idiot haha :spy:
     
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  7. Aug 1, 2013 at 9:14 PM
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    provofan

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    I couldn't find it after a quick search on camelback. Not sure if they have them still?
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    provofan

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    I decided to put it on. Now I just need to find a canoe to go along with it...
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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    I was thinking long and hard about it, wishing I had one. Pinching pennies for a Pelfreybilt. Far superior load rating and much more bad-ass.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2013 at 12:10 PM
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    Love it on!.....I mean hate it on....you should sell it :D
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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    Which rack/mounts is that? Looks good!
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2013 at 1:35 PM
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    I say leave it on. I used to have a full Yakima rack but I think the OEM one looks more slick and I love the stow away cross bars.
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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    People who say take it off or looks horrible are the ones who wish they had one :D Leave it on definitley
     
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  14. Aug 14, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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    They do, but you have to go into the accessory catalog, not the parts catalog. There is a "Switch To" box at the top of their page that allows you to switch to the accessory catalog and it's in there. It sells for $222, I'm considering purchasing one from them right now.
     
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  15. Aug 14, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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    That is a great deal!
     
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  16. Aug 14, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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    I don't think they have a model name for it. Just go to their website and look under the "racks" tab. It really is a great design.
     
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  17. Aug 15, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    I like it on.
     
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  18. Aug 15, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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    To the OP... Leave it on just don't fold the rails in. Looks better with them going across the roof of the truck. I haul 2 Dagger Axis 10.5' Kayaks on mine with "J" mounts with no issues what so ever.

    DSC_0010_cde465152121a731b4311586dbdef44e997cc1c6.jpg​
     
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  19. Aug 15, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    Buy the way... I've got a factory rack still in the box that I will sell for $150 + shipping. I have no idea how much it will cost to ship since the box is large and heavy but I would imagine it would be around $30 UPS?

    I'll take a picture of it when I get a chance if anyone is interested. I got a hell of a deal on it and was going to buy a new Tacoma but decided to keep mine so it is just sitting in my garage.
     
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  20. Aug 15, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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    How is the wind noise with is open like that?

    Any pics with the kayaks loaded?
     
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