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Issue with OEM roof rack cross bar spacing.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by xufer, Jul 1, 2018.

  1. Jul 1, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    xufer

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    xufer [OP] Tacos?

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    Ok TW a question for you all.
    I have the OEM roof rack which I like because I can fold it back when I’m not using it.

    The problem is I also have a
    $710 Thule 615 Pulse Rack, Large, Black
    Thule 615 Pulse Rack size Large. That I have been using as the roof carrier on all my cars and I really like it and would like to continue using it. But... the OEM roof rack crossbars are to far apart and I can’t mount the box clamps to them.

    So is anyone aware of any clamp ons or mods I Can do with my current setup to make it work? And still be able to use the box as is and keep the ability to fold up the roof rails when not needed.

    Thanks in advance folks.
     
    xufer, Jul 1, 2018
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  2. Oct 3, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    Stitz

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    not with the OEM bars...need aftermarket. Either clamp on cross bars or a full roof rack like Prinsu
     
    Stitz, Oct 3, 2019
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  3. Oct 4, 2019 at 1:34 AM
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    Malvolio

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    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    You could probably buy a sheet of aluminum or steel and cut it into a panel that your pulse rack bolts into; design the panel so you can bolt it to the bars too. It might look like a fat “I”, perhaps? While you’re at it, think about some spots to mount ditch lights.
     
    Malvolio, Oct 4, 2019
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