All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and every vehicle imaginable)

Just posted an intro thread with some two wheel content, but will double post a few pics here. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...wo-wheel-content-inside.481999/#post-14709063

 

What rack is this?

 

Congrats!

 

Yes with the wheel off you will have plenty of room.

 

This is not true I've had two large frame bikes in the back of my truck with just the front wheels off.

 

Sounds like we will be friends...

 

Epic!!!

 

This is a great idea!

 

Thanks Everyone for the epic post I'm stoked this thread has taken off!! Now that spring is here I'm hoping it will just keep getting better! Now lets Taco bout bikes!!

 

BTW we are up to 51k views pretty legit folks!

 

all clean.

 

Looks like a Kuat!

 

Did you build the rack that attaches to the bed rails? If so could you give me a break down on how you did it and which parts you used? I'm looking to do the same only without the tonneau cover. thanks!

 

Yes, I removed the rails and re drilled the upper brackets (see pic) so they could be bolted to the bed rails. Also, I drilled holes in the rear bike rack square tubing (see pic)to allow a single bolt in each which holds them down on the rear bed rack bar. The top hole was drilled out larger to allow a socket in to secure the nut and hold the bike rack rail in place. I then inserted a low profile plug to cover the hole, as seen in the pic. Hope this helps.

 

It's a Kuat NV. It's the best hitch rack I've owned. It is really well engineered. Only downside is you can't open the tailgate all the way without hitting the wheel holder. I've looked before and thing you could trim the wheel holder and it would work but I haven't tested that theory.

Regardless I recommend it

 

First bike trip. Many more to come,

 

Hooked on my former 2nd gen

 

+1!

 

I'm jealous of anyone that lives in Colorado and rides bikes. It has to be incredible.

 

Thanks! I am a professional bike mechanic and get paid to play!