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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 15, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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    Deuxdiesel

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    With the rails stored, it does not effect the MPG's too much, so just leave it on. If you carry anything of substantial weight (over 100 lbs) then these are not the racks to use other than infrequent use. Remember that while the cross bars are aluminium, the rack base is plastic, so you need to tie down any long loads front and rear.
     
    Deuxdiesel, Aug 15, 2013
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  2. Aug 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Honestly... I can't tell you. My tires "howl" so much that I can't hear it if it does make any noise. If it does, it is nothing like my Yakima racks did.

    Next time I take out the Kayaks I'll take a pic. The rack is stable enough for the 2 kayaks without the bow / stern tie downs but I use
    $159 Malone Downloader Folding J-Style Universal Car Rack Kayak Carrier with Bow and Stern Lines
    these. Even though they fold down they "do" make excessive wind noise even when folded so I leave them off when not being used.



    *EDIT* I forgot to add... If you have the factory XM radio and leave the cross bars out it does interfere with the reception just a little bit. Not too bad but something you should know if you do have it.

    Oh... and it states in the owners manual that you are "not" supposed to drive with them unfolded. Don't know why but that is what it says. I have driven with mine like this for almost 2 years with no issues.
     
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    RearViewMirror, Aug 15, 2013
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  3. Aug 15, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    Harry Hood

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    Take it off through it in the bed meet me in Moab and I will buy it from you then we can go wheeling. Haven't been to Moab in my tacoma yet
     
    Harry Hood, Aug 15, 2013
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  4. Aug 15, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    I like it :)
     
    ColtsTRD, Aug 15, 2013
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  5. Aug 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    JaxJim

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    I vote "Put them on". I just installed mine and added at least 15 horsepower and I'm getting 2.3 MPG better on the first drive.

    (before someone gets their panties in a wad, the above is meant to be humorous. Other than installing the roof rack, none of the above is true)

    Before:
    [​IMG]

    After:
    [​IMG]
     
    JaxJim, Aug 15, 2013
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  6. Aug 16, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    ink junky

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    ink junky I love tacos too!!!

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    The OEM roof rack held up fine for me with one kayak. :)

    [​IMG]
     
    ink junky, Aug 16, 2013
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  7. Aug 16, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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    provofan

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    I would love to take a trip to Moab. Very tempting
     
    provofan, Aug 16, 2013
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  8. Aug 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    Glocker23

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    Headed out there in September with the wife to visit some friends. Prob going to do some quadding there and def around park city.
     
    Glocker23, Aug 16, 2013
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  9. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    Tacomas look awesome with the rack, I think it finishes em' off, and makes em' look more rugged.

    I've hauled a 3 person plastic canoe on the OEM rack no problems at 60mph for 140 miles round trip. Didn't even notice it was up there, minus the awesome shade I was getting.
     
    PVT Pablo, Aug 16, 2013
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  10. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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    I knew it!!! I gotta get a rack!:D
    I really love nice racks!
    If I could only get my hands on a nice rack!
     
    lowcountrytj, Aug 16, 2013
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  11. Aug 16, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    provofan

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    Yes, I installed myself and they are not perfectly flush, but fairly close to it. Only notice it right up close. The molded washers that came with it will prevent any water damage.
     
    provofan, Aug 16, 2013
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  12. Aug 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    I love it on, but you should take it off wrap it up nice and safe and ship it to me ;) :thumbsup: :D

    :spy:
     
    ChiveOn, Aug 16, 2013
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  13. Aug 16, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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    Yes, I installed them myself and they fit snug on both sides. I did nothing special, just followed the directions and torqued things down to spec.
     
    JaxJim, Aug 16, 2013
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  14. Aug 16, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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    Deltonian

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    When I installed mine I used duct seal along with the provided washers. In fact I think the washers are made of duct seal. I think some of the mounting holes go through to the cab.
     
    Deltonian, Aug 16, 2013
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  15. Aug 19, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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    provofan

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    Who wants my roof trim now that I put the rack on?
     
    provofan, Aug 19, 2013
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  16. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:07 AM
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    Looks badass... Guess I'll have to bite the bullet on the roof racks now.
     
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  17. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    If you're commuting, off. If not then leave er on.
     
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  18. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:50 AM
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    Do the racks diminish gas mileage quite a bit?
     
    ToyoCoMo, Aug 20, 2013
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  19. Aug 20, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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    richardbui23

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    Used to think they were not cool looking made it look to bulky then i bought one (idk why i guess i said the hell with it i might need it?) and now i think it looks naked without one. quiet when closed retarded when open but hey i guess some noise is expected when you mess with the aerodynamics? mpg so far haven't really seen anything different and dont run with them open to notice the mpg. Do it you'll love your truck just a tad more if possible
     
    richardbui23, Aug 20, 2013
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  20. Aug 22, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    provofan

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    I cant tell from the photo, did you tie the front down?

    Looks good
     
    provofan, Aug 22, 2013
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