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2nd gen slider design help and soft topper rrt rack help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fredycruz68, Aug 1, 2017.

  1. Aug 1, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    Fredycruz68

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    Im not sure where to post this.

    Is there any one local to east county San Diego who could lend a 2nd Gen Tacoma 4 door short bed, for designing frame mount plates for rock sliders?

    Also looking for short bed with a soft topper for design of an RTT rack.
     
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  2. Aug 1, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    I'd try the regional section on tacomaworld. .
    That way everyone looking is from your area:hattip:
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    Thank you, I'm still new and trying to figure out where ever thing is on the site.
     
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    Stubbs Welding isn't near you but they are in California. I got my sliders from him and he bent over backward to get me something that I liked. Check them out.
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    @winkel thank you but I'm looking for a vehicle to design and test fit the product on to later sell.
     
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    :wave: Would my truck be useful?

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    @JaCado @eccracer104 Hell yes! I just need dimensions for building an RTT rack over it. I've had a few people inquire in the last few weeks.
     
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    The soft topper is off my gf's 1st gen so the dimensions may be slightly different on the one constructed for the 2nd gens. It fits the bed of my truck, but it's a hair narrow. We can get in touch and find out if it'll work. Where in SD are you?
     
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  11. Aug 2, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    @eccracer104 I'm not sure how close in size it is to a direct fit one. I'm not sure it would work to design on yours.
     
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    I really do appreciate the offer. I'm just not familiar enough with the product, I shouldn't chance it.
     
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  13. Aug 2, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    Understood, that's why I wanted to mention it. I'm not familiar enough either unfortunately.
     
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    I appreciate the honesty. I've had a few customers ask about it. But so far no one's shown up to let me take measurements to build one.
     
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    How's it going? Curious to know if you've found a candidate for the softtopper measurements. I've been looking for options for exterior frame work. I purchased my softtopper 2 months ago directly from the company.

    I'm located in Southbay SD.

    6D56B183-DBD4-4F34-BD97-B2CBF5808E9D.jpg
     
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    From the looks of it you'd be the perfect candidate for @Fredycruz68 :thumbsup:

    I've seen a set of bed bars he made, uniform and clean!
     
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  17. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    @jerBEAR I haven't yet. I'd really love to link up and get some measurements if possible.

    @eccracer104 thank you!
     
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    I'm not much help, but I will drop this here.

    image.jpg
     
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    Ya, that's the issue. Figured pic for inspiration.
     

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