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Baja Roof Rack Write up (pics and info)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Molon Labe, Aug 18, 2012.

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  1. Aug 31, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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  2. Sep 1, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    Some more ifo from BajaRack:
    Below is the new mount that will be shipped with all new orders and replace the previous ones. If you have the got the old ones please contact sales@bajarack.com and we will replace the old ones plus for your trouble you'll recieve your choice either a HiLift mount or axe/shovel mount free of charge! Thanks TW members for making a great product even better. Cris
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  3. Sep 6, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    Well I just got the new brackets and bolted them on. The new brackets are great and look like they will work just fine. I still have a dent that will not pop out and need to email Sergio to get this problem resolved. I am glad the brackets are good, but super bummed about the dent. It shows even more because the brackets do hang over like the old ones.

    Go ahead and order up the Baja Rack now that the brackets are good!
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2012 at 8:06 AM
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    I sent an email to Sergio and the folks at Baja Rack about the dent getting resolved. I will let you guys know what they say.
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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    Ok, well as hatch017 has already discovered, the dents are still there after the rack is removed.
    Here is a pic of the dent
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    Here is a closer picture. As you can see the dent is very pronounced. It looks like there is a slight deformation of the rain drip rail lip as well.
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    Here is a pic of the rear.
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    Not only is there a dent on the inside of the roof towards the center of the roof but there is also a very pronounced linear crease on the outer section of the roof closer to the door. I have an appointment with Painless Dent Removal for a quote on Saturday. I e-mailed them these pictures and they said it would be at least $300.00 but that they needed to see the damage to provide a proper quote. They also said they are not sure the outer linear creases can be fixed without a traditional paint repair. Once I have a quote I will let you guys know what I come up with. I am asking everyone who has the dents to send me a PM so that we can compair notes.
     
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  6. Sep 7, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    Do the new feet change the load rating? And would the flat rack handle a RTT?
     
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  7. Sep 7, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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    No change to the load rating... from what I understand it is the weight of the rack (flat rack ~40lbs?) minus the total weight capacity... so 200-40 = 160lbs. So if the RTT is 160 or less you should be alright. This is Toyotas weight limit for the roof of the truck, the baja rack could hold more weight no problem.
     
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  8. Sep 7, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    That is the dynamic weight capacity but I don't know what the static capacity is because you have to factor one or two people in the tent as well..
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    Definitely interested in hearing how the roof gets fixed
     
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  10. Sep 7, 2012 at 10:37 PM
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    The rack looks good but that's a bummer with the dents
     
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  11. Sep 9, 2012 at 5:30 PM
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    New Baja rack mounts
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  12. Sep 10, 2012 at 5:30 AM
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    hatch017, the mounts look good, now we have to figure out the "fix" for the dents. Thanks for the pics.
     
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  13. Sep 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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    Yeah BajaRack has been dropping the ball or something. I didnt receive the ax/shovel mount, the check for the 15% group buy discount, and still havent heard from them about the dent issue. I do think the paintless dent removal is the best option and the cheapest.
     
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  14. Sep 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM
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    hatch, From an out-of-the-office email notification I know Sergio is out of the office until September 25th. I'd advise calling into the office for assistance if you haven't already. I had called in last week and John took care of me.

    Thanks for the pics of the new mounts. Hope everything with the roof dents works out as painlessly as possible.
     
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  15. Sep 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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    Please send me a PM I'll call you and we'll get it taken care of. sorry for the delay, were not dropping the ball just extremely busy. I will be more than happy to help out to mitigate your issues. Cris
     
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    Cris, thank you again for your help. BajaRack is taking care of it. Like many have said before.. BajaRack has some of the best customer service around!! I will definitely continue to buy their products in the future.
     
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  17. Sep 11, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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    Thanks AJ, I have been helping Sergio for some time now and as with any ground up projects there will be issues. The thing that makes BajaRack stand out is the pride in our products and because of Sergio, the customer service is awesome. Thanks again for everyones patience.
     
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  18. Sep 14, 2012 at 11:01 PM
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    Dent is gone! Thanks again BajaRack for taking care of it! I used a paint less dent removal company and it looks great! I will post pics hopefully this weekend
     
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  19. Sep 15, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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    Wow! Excellent to hear that. Look forward to pics. :)
     
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    Hello everyone, Well I had the dents removed by painless dent removal. They are not perfect but I guess it will have to do.
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    I am not happy about the dents on a 3 month old truck with only 1500 miles but it is, what it is.

    On a good note, Baja Racks has agreed to reimburse me the dent repair cost. I said it in the first post of this thread. Baja Racks is a costumer service oriented company and their products are great. Also, the new brackets arrived this past week. So I am in the process of determining all the lighting for the rack and I will do a complete installation write up in the next week or two.
    I want to thank everyone for the interest in this thread.
     
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