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Roof Rack - Why??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nick54, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. Mar 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM
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    Nick54

    Nick54 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    When it comes to ugly why stop with the roof rack? that whold damn truck is ugly.
     
  2. Mar 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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    Oh shit how did that happen?

    Oh shit how did that happen?
     
  3. Mar 25, 2011 at 9:59 AM
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    08chocotaco

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    Do it and if you do, link me to the one you got and post pics cause i want to get a rack also. if its the right kind it will for sure add badassness to your truck. what color are you?
     
  4. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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    kbp68

    kbp68 hey...I can change this!

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    ...to be honest, the roof rack is the only thing I like about the fronty!:crapstorm:
     
  5. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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    Nick54

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    Best pic I have right now and imagine a Bestop pearched on the bed

    DSCN0423_16667db2a7f13daa4df4323803255537e4dd09b9.jpg
     
  6. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I don't get the Bestop myself .

    Nice truck OP , DCLB FTW
     
  7. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM
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    Chris(NJ)

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    man, you have a long bed and still need more storage space!? haha..I guess for stuff like a kayak, where you can't have it hanging out the back by 4ft, it makes sense, but for most stuff, it doesnt make sense to me. I bought a pickup so I can throw stuff in the back and not have the inconvenience of having to jump up there to get a bike on/off and stuff like that. Imo, it just comes down to what you have to haul. If its necessary go for it.
     
  8. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    i'd only install one for functionality as they're somewhat lame looking. looks like a wannabe addon that's trying to make the truck look more rugged, but is a huge /fail. nissan's generally done a good job with theirs, but not toyota.

    it's like a comb-over on a balding guy.
     
  9. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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    norcal4banger

    norcal4banger 11-98 MUD

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    Forget the roof rack and put everything on your girlfriend's lap....thats what I do. You know...the whole regular cab thing
     
  10. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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    Graham

    Graham Pay it Forward

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    I never understood the whole roof rack on a truck thing? They are ugly looking to me and the truck bed is for throwing my stuff in.
     
  11. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Hey WTF you got something against bald guys? Just asking it's not that I'm bald, Ok maybe a little bit
     
  12. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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    what are you going to be using it for? snowboarding racks or bikes or just cargo? plus where is mentor? haha i got to ohio state so most of the year im in columbus, obviously haha
     
  13. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Haha, naw, I like how it looks on my truck.
     
  14. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM
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    You can't blame a guy for trying, besides at least you got the images_3398a90fd5874f0fb3586f0829b27b928b621ad7.jpg to say you just like the look, KUDOS
     
  15. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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    I camp in the PA Allegheny mountains, back on logging roads, It's primitive you have carry it all in and take it all out. So I'm just thinking of the possibilities. I was doing this in a 92 Silverado Access Cab with an 8' bed, than stuffed down to a 2000 ranger, that sucked.
     
  16. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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    FamouzStarz

    FamouzStarz The illest taco

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    them roof racks remind me of Hawk from the legion of doom in the good old wwf days
     
  17. Mar 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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    Your from San Diego and you go to O H I O State? Cool but WTF. Mentor is on Lake Erie 28 miles East of Cleveland
     
  18. Mar 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    O K I see that. Have you taken you meds today?;)
     
  19. Mar 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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    ha ha no i haven't even with any meds i wouldnt be thinking about installing a effin roof rack ha ha
     
  20. Mar 25, 2011 at 11:46 AM
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    Bama_TACO ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!

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    I like the looks of it personally. When I look back at mine now it looks naked without it.

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