Show how you mount your traction boards

@71tattooguy Thanks man. I used just what came in the box. I had to buy the rail from Toyota though.
Here’s what they provide when purchased.

 

Thanks bro appreciate it

 

Toyota OEM Front Rail, ARB TRED Pros, and the following parts from McMaster-Carr:
https://www.mcmaster.com/90642A364/
https://www.mcmaster.com/60965K362/

If you aren't running a canopy, I would go with a shorter knob handle. The base of mine sits an inch or two proud.



Maybe I'll paint the knob handles black when I'm bored.

 

Anyone have a solution for the xbull tracks on a KB Voodoo bed rack? My setup came with maxtraxx mounts and, obviously, that's not going to work out. Any help would be awesome!

 

I like this awesome idea! Can we see these in action?

 

Used parts from this kit

$13 POWERTEC 71121 T Track Knob Kit w/ Threaded Knobs and 5/16”-18 T Slot Bolts, 16-Piece Set, T Track Accessories for Woodworking Jigs and Fixtures

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JN1DSK?ie=UTF8 and some plates I had laying around
to mount ARB TredPros on the front bed rail (

$56 Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyo...oma+front+bed+rail+2021&qid=1626407562&sr=8-5 )of my 2021:

 

Drilled some holes in my toppers flip up window. Repurposed a Rago Maxtrax Hi Lift Bracket. There is enough room underneath to reach in and close/lock the flip up latches. You have to take the Maxtrax off to lock thew with key but you can flip it from open to closed with them on. The flip up window still opens but it is too heavy for the gas struts to hold it up. I will get some new struts in the near future.

I use to carry the Maxtrax on the roof. I have been traveling with my Paddleboard fairly often recently and its a pain to strap the board down with shit on my roof rack. As you can see I still have to move the case (recovery gear) but that will be done soon. Going to buy a Cap Pack and put all the gear in there.

 

So simple with 1/2" carriage bolts.
The nut is deep in the traction board, so a deterrent to ne'er-do-wells.

 

Nice to know carriage bolts work in the rails…

 

Brilliant!

 

Also brilliant!

 

OK....stupid question....for those of you who mount your boards on the front wall of the bed.....isn't it a PIA to access your boards if you need them. Especially with a bed full of gear, etc?
I would think having them somewhere on the outside would be more functional.

 

I’ve actually only used my boards once in 6 months, which is not very often. Nice to have them there but no need for instant access. The studs they hang from are short enough that they pretty much lift right up, so as long as there’s nothing on top of them, they’re relatively free. If you anticipate using yours more, a more convenient attach point might be better, but with infrequent need, I like them available but not in the way of stuff I actually need way more often.

 

Hey guys looking for any ideas I have a set of Maxtrax I want to mount underneath the rack close to the back window I have a cargo bag that goes closer to rear I’m running low on space
Thanks

 

Love this! I love seeing trucks loaded up with all the toys on an adventure!

 

Maybe stored horizontally on a little bracket/shelf tucked up under the rack against the bottom of the bag? Would get them up and out of the way, and more out of sight of would-be thieves than on the outside of the rack somewhere.

 

Thanks guys

 

Will update when I figure it out haha

 

I made a couple brackets that hook into the tie down brackets. I can remove the brackets with the boards and shovel in a minute

 

Nice! I would've Painted them with some black Rustoleum to keep them from rusting, but that's just me. I like it!