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DIY Hi-Lift and Tool Mounts

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Benson X, Jan 26, 2013.

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  1. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    Finally finished my tool mount! Bought the quickfists and slot nuts a while back, but never bought the tools until now haha. Thanks again for this great tutorial!
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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  3. Mar 15, 2016 at 5:11 AM
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  4. Mar 18, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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    Thank you BensonX for this wonderfully detailed write-up! I also put your information to good use and fabbed my own out of aluminum stock. I used thick washers (ground flat on two sides) instead of T-bolts in the rails. The measurements you provided for the brackets were spot on. The hi-lift is rock solid in its mount. Thanks again!

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  5. Mar 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    Thanks for the specs on the t-nuts
     
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  6. Mar 24, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    Stock...
    how much would you say the hi lift mount ran you?
     
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  7. Mar 24, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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    Maybe $20 in parts I am guessing. $30 at the very most, but I doubt it. I made mine long enough ago that I don't remember.
     
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  8. Mar 24, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    What Axe brand is that and where did you buy it at?
     
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  9. Mar 24, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    Looks like a Kobalt. So, Lowes?
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    Exactly correct. Lowe's was having a 20% off all long handled tools when I purchased them, and the axe seemed the best around for the price (considering their warranty too).
     
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  11. Mar 30, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    I watched a few youtube reviews on that axe...all where very positive. good choice.
     
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  12. May 1, 2016 at 6:03 PM
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    Installed the tools mounts by @Benson X this weekend. I needed to do a bit of fabrication work to have them play nice with the tonneau cover (both use the bed rail system). Even still, the total install time was 1 hour. Thank you very much for the easy instructions Ben, you are the man!
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  13. May 2, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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    Awesome! Thanks for posting pics Brenden - and I'm glad to see you were able to get them to work with your tonneau! :thumbsup:
     
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  14. May 12, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    Thank you for that awesome thread. Did them on mine and my sons truck and love them!
     
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you found it helpful! :cheers:
     
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  16. May 13, 2016 at 12:34 AM
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    Awesome thread !! Thanks for putting this together!! I used 3in wide steel and added extra holes and rubber grommets for a lock. I also used 1in angle iron instead of bending the metal.

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    That's a good idea you have with the lock.
     
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    Hell yes!!! That's 100% Pure BEEF - brilliant thinking with the lock and overall design.

    Really awesome job, Eric! :cheers:
     
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  19. May 27, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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    What toolbox are you using? I have something similar but bigger and want something more like the one you have.
     
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  20. May 27, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    It's the Plano 191900 "Sportsman's Trunk." I originally got it from Home Depot for around $30 about 5 years ago. You can still find them locally and online for around the same price.

    http://www.planomolding.com/tactical/storage-trunks/191900
     
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