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A different approach to truck bed racks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KB Voodoo, Mar 17, 2022.

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  1. May 25, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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    Not anytime soon.....

    I really wanted to make this out of aluminum, but with raw material prices the way they are right now, it just couldn't happen.

    The good news, is that the extra weight carries really well because it's mounted so far forward.
     
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  2. May 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM
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    Wow KB that thing is dopety doperson! Awesome engineering man! If the price of aluminum goes down then will you make one?:D Asking for my other cat.....
     
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  3. May 25, 2022 at 4:07 PM
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    Haha, thanks. lol

    Yes, we will definitely make an aluminum version, but it will be at least a year before those prices come back down.
     
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  4. May 25, 2022 at 7:28 PM
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    the website upgrade is great, way easier to use. Well done guys, got me eyeing all kinds of stuff now
     
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  5. May 26, 2022 at 8:07 AM
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    Do you offer mounts to bolt it to a diamond back cover or will the tonneau brackets work?
     
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  6. May 26, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    Our tonneau brackets will work with the Diamonback cover.
     
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  7. May 26, 2022 at 8:24 AM
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    thanks
     
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    What? A 3-dimensional objects center of gravity most certainly has 3 components to its position.

    Rack looks cool AF, and I see it being very popular, as it solves some problems that traditional racks create. Surprised it took this long for someone to think of this.
     
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  9. May 26, 2022 at 8:39 AM
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    You could probably shave 30 lbs off of this thing if you redesigned it for steel.
     
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  10. May 26, 2022 at 8:41 AM
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    We could shave 30 lbs off by making it from aluminum, but then the price would be 50% higher.

    We will make an aluminum version someday, but not until the price of raw materials comes down.
     
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  11. May 26, 2022 at 8:47 AM
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    Like, so many.
    Why did no one think of this design before! I'm VERY interested, but I think I'll wait for an aluminum version. Love this concept!
     
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    I read that the first 4 times you said it. Some people just don't get it. Prices of material are stupid right now. Won't be cheaper anytime soon.

    Looks awesome :101010:
     
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  13. May 26, 2022 at 10:58 AM
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    Exactly. And I think a small weight penalty is a minor point if it keeps the price reasonable.
     
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    That's awesome! I am a patient man, looking forward to it! Thanks!
     
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    I love this concept! Don't love the steel - any way to do an aluminum one off for me?
     
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  16. May 26, 2022 at 5:32 PM
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    No not really. To be cost effective, we need to run a good amount of parts at once.

    Just out of curiosity, why such a desire for aluminum?
     
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  17. May 26, 2022 at 5:39 PM
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    The northeast does a number on steel even after one season. The weight savings of aluminum are nice too. The higher cost isn't really a concern to be honest; buy once, cry once
     
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    What are the measurements from the bedfloor to the first crossbar of the rack? can you fit MTB tires under it if you were to have the in the bed hanging over the tailgate?
     
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  19. May 26, 2022 at 5:47 PM
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    Only 98lbs but that's 10% of the payload on most of these trucks. The steel vs aluminum has been hashed out 11 or 12 times in the thread so far but that's not an insignificant number. You're losing out on an additional 130 beers by having a broverlander rack.
     
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    Rust free. You of all people should understand that. :D
     
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