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2nd gen bed rail flag pole

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by greasegunner, Mar 27, 2016.

  1. Mar 27, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    greasegunner

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    So I have been searching the forums for ideas on who anyone might have crafted a flag pole for a flag off the bed rail. I am newer to the forum and want to get some of these little mods done before I head out downrange. I was thinking maybe drilling a bolt into a piece of PVC pipe, and slide the bolt head into the side rail. Any input appreciated. Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 27, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I took a fishing rod holder and two carriage bolts and it bolts right up! I think they were 1/2" bolts. You may need to take a file and shave off a tiny bit on the head so it fits in the rail better. You just take off the cover on the end of the rail and the bolts slip in. Pretty self explanatory. This pole from Home Depot was the perfect fit.
    IMG_2566.jpg
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    That's a sweet setup! Alright! I am having a hard finding this fishing rod holder, anymore detail on it?? Thanks!
     
  4. Mar 28, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    I'm trying to get @achirdo to make me two of these one for each side :D
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  6. Mar 28, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    http://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-Sing...1459204941&sr=1-8&keywords=fishing+rod+holder

    Here you go! Same exact one I have. I just hit mine with a couple coats of flat black primer.
     
  8. Mar 28, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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    DEMikey

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    this is basic, i just used some carriage bolts and wing nuts.
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    If I can get a couple guys to commit to buying a run of these I'll make em
     
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  10. Mar 29, 2016 at 1:45 AM
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    I hacked an old Firestik in half and bolted it to my bed rack. Used some Sharkbite tarp clamps and a marine flag.

     
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  11. Mar 29, 2016 at 3:27 AM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    Come on folks, let's get together on this, I need me some mounts :D
     
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  12. Mar 29, 2016 at 4:44 AM
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    How much ya thinking?
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2016 at 7:20 AM
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    What size would yall want the inside of the pipe to be?

    And ill probably make em for $30+shipping
    I'll need a minimum of 10
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2016 at 5:34 AM
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    well you can count on 2 from me. Maybe make the diameter big enough to fit 2 3/8"? big enough to use a metal post as a pole?
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    achirdo

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    That's a big bigger than I was thinking. I was probably going to do 1" or 1.25" ID
     
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    I can get with that
     
  18. Mar 31, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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  19. Mar 31, 2016 at 7:08 AM
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    Put me down for 1. Probably also use it for a mast holder for HAM Antenna
     
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