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How does OEM roof rack attach to roof?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Turdburglar, May 23, 2010.

  1. Feb 20, 2013 at 8:04 AM
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    Cain

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    The cross bars that the load goes onto are just a little bit lower than the xm antenna, the directions even warn you about strapping a load and clearing the antenna

    If your xm antenna clears then so will a factory toyota rack
     
  2. Feb 20, 2013 at 8:06 AM
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    check out trdparts4u.com out of dallas
     
  3. Feb 20, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. Looks like I'm getting a roof rack.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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    ctilander

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    I read somewhere, don't remember where that there was a problem with those grooves retain water and it could be a possible rust problem down the road, can anyone confirm?
     
  5. Feb 20, 2013 at 10:24 AM
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    Mademan925

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    enough to go over stuff
    I have had mine on 6 months with no rust
     
  6. Feb 20, 2013 at 10:32 AM
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    wow, i always thought it looks like the rack is taller than the shark fin. if not im getting one too
     
  7. Feb 20, 2013 at 10:41 AM
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    Monster Coma

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    The rack sits in front of the fin. I have it on my truck and have no problems
     
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