Homemade bed/back racks?

I would like install a bed or back rack for my Taco so I can effectively transport my 14ft kayaks. However, I don't really feel like shelling out the $$$. I have seen a lot of trucks, including Tacos, around town with homemade bed or back racks, and many of them look very nice! I was wondering if anyone knows of any threads here or has instructions on how to make one. I did a search but didn't come up with very much. The main sticking point is that I have an a bed cover, so it would have to attach to the top of the bed. Thanks!

 

Here's one, but I doubt it will work with your cover. Most of the bed racks I've seen need to attach to the Rail system, at least to keep it from moving, and have some kind of base that sits on top of the bedsides for load. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/237456-custom-bed-rack-2nd-gen-predator-rack.html

 

I just built one but mine is like warragle described and mounts on the track system. Pics are in my gallery. I haven't finished it yet.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...u510s-2006-double-cab-trd-sport-build-21.html (post 405)

Built a rack to go over a bestop. Would assume this idea could work for a bed cover.

 

That looks great man! Nice work.

 

Thanks

 

Thanks for the links, but I think I am looking for something more along the lines of a homemade wooden or metal rack that could attach to the top of the bed walls. I have seen a few around town and they look nice

 

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