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Custom bed rack opinions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nick'sblue4x4, May 27, 2018.

  1. May 27, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    Nick'sblue4x4

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    Hello, tw! Designing a new bed rack at work to be cut out with the laser and broke/welded. I'm looking for opinions and thoughts on it.. Also how much it could be worth. I'm thinking about making a couple. I already removed the word "tacoma" temp.jpg
     
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  2. May 27, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    Relentless already offers one that is very similar so I would check at what they charge.
     
  3. May 27, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    Really? I didint know that... Maybe I won't make more than one. Don't want to do a business like that!
     
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  4. May 28, 2018 at 3:37 AM
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    It needs to be cab high, follow the side angle of the cab, be as long as the bed and use the bed rails to anchor itself. For $400 you would sell a thousand plus of them....just sayin....
     
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    If he offered it for $400, I'd send money right now.
     
  6. May 28, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    Cab high? I have it sitting just above the glass where you shouldn't be able to see it out of the rear view mirror! I'll see how much it cost to cut out at work if people really want to buy them
     
  7. May 28, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    CAB high will put an RTT over the top of the cab which kills millage. I like them low
     
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  8. May 29, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    if its slotted, make it adjustable. Lots of us don't want a rtt.
     
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  9. May 30, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    Everything will be adjustable. Are you talking about the upper supports?
     
  10. May 30, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    I was in the process of designing a custom rack to be made locally a little while back but decided to go a different route. Cab high would be a nice option to add to the market, and I have seen several people beg for one. IF you are using a RTT, it makes sense to mount it low. BUT not everyone wants to run a RTT. I like the lines of the design you have but need to run a 14' kayak and an 8' OzTent, hence the need for a cab high, or very close to it, bed rack. Just food for thought.
     

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