Tacoma Rack

So my friend hooked me up on this sweet rack. Its all most done just a few more things left. I wanted to show it off an get input (what you would pay ? What else would you do to it)from everyone out here in Tacoma World!! This rack is made from aluminum and its light enough that I can get it in and out of the truck by my self. He is talking like he might start building for them people (all makes)if he does these will just get better. If you would like one please let me know so I can give him an idea of the demand .

 

I like it. Your friend did a nice job. I prefer bent round tube instead of the mitered square tube but that's my preference and what I build my bedracks out of. That doesn't take away from the good job your buddy did on this. It's great that it's aluminum and is very light. It's got a nice look to it. I'd say it'd probably be worth somewhere around the $550-$600 range due to the fact that it's aluminum (lighter and rust free)

 

Your buddy could even make a little plates that mount to the crossbars on the sides so that people could add rotopax or add stud mounts to the main tubes on the sides for mounting a hi lift jack or something. Just some extra thoughts.

 

Mounts are on the list. Here is some pics o the tent put we put on. Went on easy for my wife this time low easy to manage for two people

 

I really like it. The pic with the side view makes it looks super clean

 

Personal preference.. keep everything square tube, or keep it all round not mixed

 

This one is mixed we made the trusses out of a sheet of aluminum Super sting and lighter than standard square . We have already started designing a similar version no round next round.

 

Going to paint it?

 

Na but it's of to powder coat it should be done tomorrow

 

Just got it back from powder coating looks killer

 

Nice Job

 

Looks much better PC'd. After having a bed rack for a while now, the side poles will get annoying when you're trying to reach through to grab something in your bed. I would recommend finding a way to make those removable on future models. Looks good though! Definitely a great platform to expand on.

 

The bars weren't to bad when it came to reaching in last weekend camping I made sure to put light small items towards the back. Main reason for the is sucureity for my dogs and large items when on the road. There not for everybody that's for sure. it is a 1 of made for my needs. I am having a locking gate with a led break light made for it as well . Here's a pic of the reason for the bars thanks for the input