All-Pro Expedition Series Pack Rack

It depends on if you get the bolt together/weld together kit or get them to weld it together for you. I had mine welded by them and shipped freight to a local freight yard and it was 150 bucks which i thought was super reasonable.

 

That's exactly why I was thinking of making my own. We chopped 3 1/4" off the legs which is an off amount but it was the lowest I could go and still have my tool box lid clear the front bar. I was thinking magnets sewn into the canvas along the bedsides and tailgate and the flaps would overhang on all sides. That way you could account for MAYBE up to a 6" height differecnce and it would keep any gear in the bed dry during a rain storm. But there's so many other factors like those of us with Rtt's would have to cut holes for mounting hardware and like you said people measure different. Even having it not perfectly square could make a tight fitting canvas top not fit at all. I'll definitely post up pics of the trip. Good luck with the r&d.

 

Is it possible to run this with a tool box on the truck already? ive got a slim Kobalt box

 

Not the way yours sits on the bed rails it's not. Mine is actually for a trailer tongue so it drops completely down in the bed. I have three 1/2" bolts drilled through the bed and bottom of the tool box to keep it in place. I'll post up pics of it if you're interested in seeing the set up.

 

... But maybe you could make one designed for a short bed work in your 6' bed even with the tool box in place like that. Just a thought.

 

That would be sweet if you could do that. I didnt even think about the short bed rack..... may have to break out the tape measure in the morning

 

I'll try to snap some pics right now but if they don't turn out well in the dark then I'll do it tomorrow. I'll let u know in a few minutes.

 

if thesepics arent clear enough ill try it again tomorrow...

 

i emptied it just enough so you could see where the bolts come through
front center by bungees and left rear by 15" crescent wrench:

front center again and right rear by cargo net:

lock surround just clears pack rack bar:

 

Does this rack hold the same weight as the steel one?
Also, is it possible to have the arms going to the rails moved outward to still accommodate a tonneau cover?

 

Ive been waiting for you guys to come out with this rack add on. Any word on when it will be made? I have money in hand and am ready to buy!!!

 

Hey everyone, we just started a GROUPBUY on these PackRacks!

Check it out! Running till the end of March!
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/group-buys/319095-all-pro-offroad-packrack-group-buy.html

 

We are seeing an average shipping cost around $65 for the steel weld-together kit. Depending on location this could of course go up or down.

If we had that box we could test it but unfortunately we have no access to one.

Thanks for helping out mbmack1!

The steel is stronger. The aluminum rack will hold approx. 700lbs safely. It is possible to move the rails out a little bit but too much and you lose the integrity of the supporting the weight when loaded up with an RTT and people.

I forwarded this onto the fab team - no plans currently to make one but they are going to try and get it on the calendar for R&D. We will update everyone on if and when this does takes place.

 

heres where the after trip discussion starts+ pics
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/arizona/265528-jeepandrews-az-trail-runs-campouts-340.html
we had a blast and i couldnt have been happier with the pack rack. held the rtt up and gave the pooch plenty of shade from the desert sun. now i just have to do all the modding i have planned for it!
also, for all the rtt guys, i did this

if ur interested in how, i did a quick write up here:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/group-buys/315957-cvt-cascadia-tents-group-buy-event-2014-a-44.html

 

Nice! Going to check out your write up. Pack Rack on it's way and I just took advantage of CVT group buy.

 

Thank you so much for sharing this! Smart idea on the lock down set-up!

Awesome! Thanks for your business and we are excited to see your new set up in action with the CVT tent! Which tent model did you decide on?

 

Any time man. Thanks for a great product!

 

Here is a close up shot of the Accessory bars on DefconBrix's Tacoma:





** These are mounted via the Weld-Nut inserts. If you already have a PackRack and wish to add these yourself give us a call and we can let you know how. Pretty easy and straight forward.

 

If I buy the PackRack can I still use my Flipbak ?

 

Probably not, we haven't tried one ourselves but don't think its possible unfortunately.