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DIY Hi-Lift and Tool Mounts

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

  1. May 7, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    ccasteel

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    Great write up, thanks! I was getting real tired of banging sounds every turn.
     
  2. Jun 19, 2017 at 2:45 AM
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    Thank You for the write up!
    I used a little something different for the slot instead of the slot-nuts... didn't feel like waiting for something to ship. o_O
    Picked up these [t-bolt/slot-bolt/doohickeys] at Lowes in the specialty hardware drawers. Had to do a little extra cutting but came out perfect in the end!
    Going to use these same doohickeys to mount up Hi-Lift base... Pics to come!

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  3. Jul 2, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    sub'd. Awesome thread thanks!
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    Great mod and thread. Just need to mount as had to order the t nuts.
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  5. Jul 7, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    Just ordered my parts for this, will post up when I get it all complete! Hopefully everything comes quick.
     
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  6. Jul 7, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    Just keep throwin' money at it.
    Any more photos of the shelf? Looks kind of handy.
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    What is that bar holding your bin and gas can in place under your shelf called?
     
  8. Jul 7, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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  9. Jul 7, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    Sorry, don't think that link worked. Here is a screenshot

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  10. Jul 7, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    No worries I just copied the link and put it in the browser. Just ordered it
     
  11. Jul 7, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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    I'll post some up when I get out to the truck and snap a few. I made it from 3/4 plywood, with aluminum angle front and back to strengthen it. I also used some angle Brackets to give it further support in the middle front
     
  12. Jul 8, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    And installed.
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  13. Jul 8, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    @Benson X

    Thanks for the write up. I just mounted a hi-lift today using your guide.

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  14. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    Nice. I'm always building my own stuff like this, so it's nice to have someone else do the legwork for me for a change, and I can just buy the parts and build it. :)
     
  15. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    Great write up! Thanks!
     
  16. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    Great thread, Hi-lift is next on my mod.
     
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  17. Aug 24, 2017 at 8:06 PM
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    Finally got them mounted. Thanks for the plans and pics!!

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  18. Aug 30, 2017 at 8:29 AM
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    Did you buy the rail on the front separate? Or did yours come like that? I always wondered why my 2017 sport doesn't have a rail for mounts on the front.
     
  19. Aug 30, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Yup, I bought the front rail separate from the dealer. I always wondered why it didn't come stock on my OffRoad myself. Luckily there was one in Toronto and came in (to Vancouver) quick.

     
  20. Aug 30, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    Nice. Where did you order it from? I'm also in the Van Area.
     

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