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KB Voodoo Hi Rise Crossbars, for use with tonneau covers READY TO SHIP

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by KB Voodoo, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. Mar 12, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Outstanding!!
     
  2. Mar 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    A couple more pictures, since my truck is running again. Next project is the RTT (still have some concerns though)......

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    @THECHIPPER Yours move a lot while driving?
     
  3. Mar 16, 2016 at 11:25 AM
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    Are you getting some movement while driving? Could be from the cleat rail. The composite that it is attached to isn't very rigid. Hopefully having the cover on will stiffen it up a bit.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    While driving, I can see the shovel in the mirror move. I went home for lunch and took everything off and re-tighten it. The movement got better, still a little bit though.
     
  5. Mar 17, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    Waiting on the review with a RTT before placing my order.
     
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  6. Mar 20, 2016 at 11:11 AM
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    Nice! This is the setup I am going for.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    Doesn't seem like it will work with my bakflip g2 bed cover.:confused:

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  8. Mar 20, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    The tent is on:

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  9. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    Put on my hi-jack

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  10. Mar 22, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    What's the story with the stability of the mounts and strength of the cross bars compared to the original set?
    I still haven't installed my prototype model after reading flex issue of bars and mounts being loose.
    I believe unchained and myself are the only ones with the prototypes, so i haven't been able to see a comparison.
     
  11. Mar 22, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    I'm still waiting for my updated set that have better mounts and stronger bars.
     
  12. Mar 22, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    So how are people liking the more sturdier mounts and heavier bars anyway?
     
  13. Mar 22, 2016 at 7:04 PM
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    The bars look like they have a little flex with the RTT on top. But those are pretty heavy right?
     
  14. Mar 22, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    Couple hundred pounds I believe.
     
  15. Mar 22, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    I'm not suggesting them for RTT's.
     
  16. Mar 22, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    They really don't look that bad with the tent on. Try should hold up to a basket or a few bikes pretty well. Maybe a spare tire?
     
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  17. Mar 22, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    As Chad stated, there is to much sagging for a roof top tent. I will work on my own design to utilize his side brackets, but create a sturdier bar for heavier loads.

    My tent has roughly a 140lbs. The tent alone was okay, but unfortunately the sagging gets much worst with people on top.
     
  18. Mar 23, 2016 at 5:05 AM
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  19. Mar 23, 2016 at 7:36 AM
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  20. Mar 23, 2016 at 2:19 PM
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    I and my other counterpart @pudge151 are wondering when we are going to be receiving our revamped better Crossbars @KB Voodoo?
     

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