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DIY prinsu style shell rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by paranoid56, Nov 23, 2017.

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  1. Mar 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    elmontemike

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    Would you mind posting up a couple of pictures of your internal cage. I’m thinking of doing the same.
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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    will try to get a pic today. but its just some 2x3 rectangle tubing. i might do a new one out of actual tubing soon.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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    Awesome read. I too would like to know if anyone has a CAD they would like to share for a cap and a canopy. It would be nice to have so I could modify it before getting the local shop to CNC it.
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    What’s the best way to attach to the feet of the rack to the Thule rails? I have some of these but doesn’t seem like a strong enough option to hold the tent down. Maybe I’m wrong
    50F939DC-9E4B-4163-95E0-A9280630E1BD.jpg
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    [​IMG]

    This is what @Bannerman did.

    I pretty much copied him just with smaller feet.
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
    TheTacomaInn, Apr 3, 2020
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    Gotch ya so that thin piece of metal with the bolts slides in the track. Remember dimensions?
     
    xtyfighterx, Apr 3, 2020
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  7. Apr 6, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    I just checked and my tracks are actually Yakima, not sure if they are any different from Thule. I bought some 1/8" thick x 3/4" wide aluminum bar from The Depot for like $5.It fit nicely in the track but I had to sand down the carriage bolts to make them fit. (they were too big height wise). you can kinda see in the picture where the tops of the carriage bolts have been flattened.

    One other thing to note is that the feet hit the tops of the screws that attach the track to the topper. I ended up removing the screws to the topper one by one to slide the feet on. Kinda sounds like a pain but it really wasn't bad.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    You can actually buy Flat Head Carriage Bolts on line for a reasonable cost. Search on Amazon and there plenty.
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    thanks I’m gonna put my order in Friday.
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2020 at 2:12 PM
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    Hey man, are you located in the LA area? I have a cad file and having trouble finding a place to cut out the design. I was hoping I could at work but our plasma cutter isnt capable....
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    I am in LA but unfortunately I wouldn't be able to help. I no longer have this shop and plasma table.
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kuntykid-builds-a-taco.406341/
    Is there an AC version of this for roof rack?
     
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  13. Jun 30, 2020 at 12:44 PM
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    I read this as”is there an air conditioner “ for the rack. I’m thinking... what but I want one!!!

    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kuntykid-builds-a-taco.406341/
    Wow... just wow! Lmao
     
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  15. Jun 30, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    Since the majority of the racks discussed in the thread are for a camper shell/ topper, its not really cab specific. Your access cab has a 6' bed so you would need to make sure the rack is for a long bed.

    Some people in this thread have made some DIY cab racks to match their shell racks. @franzgod made on that is pretty nice! Since you have an access cab, there is no factory roof rack mounting points. You would have to drill in some revnuts to attach a rack. Here is a good thread explaining how to install a cab rack on an access cab.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/prinsu-access-cab-install.422290/
     
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  17. Jul 1, 2020 at 8:59 AM
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    I did the same - not the best photo, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. And no leaks so far too.

    [​IMG]
     
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    how are these holding up?
     
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    @SearchAndRescue this thread has everyones builds

    my build starts on page 9.
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    Sorry been crazy busy with work...they are holding up great. They are galvanized so my black paint is flaking off but that is it.
     
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