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Roof rack build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRD 09, Dec 1, 2012.

  1. Feb 19, 2013 at 8:12 AM
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    tnttse

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  2. Feb 19, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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    TRD 09

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    Haven't noticed any vibration, the noise don't bother me that much so I haven't considered a fairing yet
     
  3. Feb 19, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    OP. What was the reason for not usuing the 3rd mounting location? If there is one, which it looks like in tnttse's build.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    TRD 09

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    Simply because its not needed, I can shake the entire truck with the rack with no play in the rack mount and I can stand in the rack with no flex
     
  5. Mar 18, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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    ctilander

    ctilander Still a NOOB, bare with me...

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    2017 Tacoma DCSB, 4x4 TRD OFF ROAD*SUPER WHITE* DIY, tailgate lock Added bed rail in front of bed for bike mounts Bottle opener in bed Removed door pillar black tape Husky floor liners LED lights inside N-Fab side step De-badged entire truck Wheels: stock, powder coated textured black w/ BFG 265/75R16, w/Spidertrax 1.25" No tire rubbing but removed front mud flaps anyway Plastic Dip grill bezel TRD PRO grill Installed Bilstein 6112 coilovers in front & 5100 AAL in the rear, love it... Added TOYOTA tailgate decal & glovebox decal Console Vault, center console On the Way: CB Radio, Cobra 29LTD, peaked and tuned, w/Wilson 5000 antenna, have not figured where to mount it yet. Rigid LED's and hood mounts
    How much for one of these? You should get a group buy together, great worksmanship...

     
  6. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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    With or without mounting brackets?
    PM me
     
  7. Mar 18, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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    sorry i forgot to post better pics! haha been busy.
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  8. Mar 18, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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    Do you get glare through the window and on the hood? I used hella 500ff's which are a flood beam, I need a spot beam to project the light out further before it spreads
     
  9. Mar 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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    not really off the window. it mainly just lights up my hood and its pretty bright, nothing to bad tho. i have the hella 700s i think
     
  10. Mar 19, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    Maybe worse on a black truck, when my hood is dirty or any snow buildup while off roading I'm blinded by reflection, next step is to flat black my hood
     
  11. Oct 26, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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    Really awesome roof rack!

    So you used emt conduit? Isn't that galvanized? Do you have to do anything special to weld it?
     
  12. Feb 9, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    this looks like a killer idea
     
  13. Feb 9, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    Good idea right?
     
  14. Feb 10, 2015 at 9:20 AM
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    It is, I'm a little concerned about welding the galvanized too though. I need a basket for the top of my hard tonneau and I can't find anything the right size. I saw a few nice builds on the jeep forums where they bolted everything together.
     
  15. Feb 10, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    I was concerned about that too. Apparently you need to drink milk before and after, and be in a well ventilated area.
     
  16. Feb 10, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    too many rules for me!
     

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