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Aftermarket roof rail rack install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fiatbreath, Aug 22, 2018.

  1. Aug 22, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    I purchased a cheapie eBay aftermarket Rail rack for my roof my Tacoma. Of course came with no instructions. any ideas on install?image.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Google or you tube it. The interwebz can be your friend.
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    Cheap, eBay roof racks and no instructions. What could possibly go wrong...
     
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    here4cake, Aug 22, 2018
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    I think it goes on the roof
     
    JoeCOVA, Aug 22, 2018
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    Ha, yeah , probably should not be messing with a cheap roof rack . Did find the you tube instructions, thanks. But I may just return and get a factory one.
     
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    curious to see the result on how it fits / pics... i've seen them, and they look exactly like OEM roof racks
     
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    wanna sell it? I may take the risk.... I've installed OEM racks and they didnt seem very "heavy duty" so eBay ones may be comperable
     
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    I will let you know. It was $120
     
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