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U-Box roof rack?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ryager, Mar 9, 2019.

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  1. Mar 22, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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    I was thinking of adding a strip a car wrap vynal
    I just got the rack put on 2 weeks ago and it took me 3 day to get it how it is now
    The issue is the front air spoiler is thin and long not much tracking so at 45 mph + it starts to vibrate
    Other than that for 225$ what I paid I deal with the little quirts
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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    Another option would be a small strip of clear bra material. It’s usually thicker than vinyl and would offer more protection against wearing through.
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    Does it vibrate at any speed now? We welded and reinforced it and it vibrates at 70. I now have it touching the roof and I will try again here in a little bit.
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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  5. Mar 22, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    Nope didn't need to add nothing beside the edge trim
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Alright sweet. I am going to test it again. It barely touches so I am trying to get it to touch a little more. Bringing over to friends here in a little bit.
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    Nice. Keep us updated as progress continues. I'm on the fence about ordering one.
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    Well I hit 85 and no shaking. I never go that speed so I know it should be fine now.
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    So just add sometypes to protect the roof line and ur good
    Honestly I'm happy with this rack
    I'm looking for a tent for the top and I've added a awning for camping I think it will support well
     
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    How did you attach the awning. A lot of beaches in NC and that is where I am at every weekend but both girlfriend and her daughter are red heads and I have a new born son so the sun is something I am always looking at. Need an awning for a shaded place for them to hang out.
     
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    Nevermind there are three slots on the side that will work great for an awning just need to leave the middle one open to tie down the surfboards
     
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    I would have to yes, however I am going to get some steel extenders from Home Depot in the next few days and just extend the rear bracket a few inches towards to the bed and that should allow me to bolt up the last piece.
     
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    It does sit higher than the shark fin however the bars are big enough to hit the shark fin.
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    There you all go!!! Some pictures of the 99 percent install. Still depending on either just keeping it like that or extending the rear to be able to get behind the antenna. With this I also installed the Northridge Tonneau Cover which worked great. Directions are useless but watch a quick video and it is easy enough to figure out. Also dont mind the pollen it is just one of the seasons in Jacksonville NC.
     
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    You could just cut it at the last rail
    Might be a option
     
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  17. Mar 23, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    I also thought about doing that but I think I am done messing with it. Just extending it will work for everything I need with some long bolts going through and lock nuts with lock washers will do everything I need.
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    So after a week what do u think
     
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  19. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    It is good now that it is all set up. I forget it is there when driving now. No idea on gas mileage never really cared about it before so I am a bad judge.
     
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  20. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    Wind noise ?

    My self I don't really notice the wind noise
    I think it minimal jmo
     
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