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Bajaboy
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Tacoma Lumber Rack/Shell questions
I currently have an 05 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4wd with a shell and a Columbia Autohome. My kids are getting bigger so it's probably time to buy a
new Tacoma with four doors. I'd like to keep my Autohome and buy a new shell but would also like to get a roof rack. I'm thinking about getting a
lumber rack and modify the front of it to hold a few duffle bags. Does anyone have any thoughts, suggestions, or input? I live in San Diego and
welcome any suggestions for metal fabricators.
Thanks in advance.
Zac
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Have you been to Tacoma World forums Zac? Everything about Tacomas, mods, accessories, projects... just search.
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Thanks guys.
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Fili in Loreto does excellent custom tube work at very reasonable prices.
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Plastic bed
Not to be a wet blanket, but you have the first model that went to the new polymer bed system. Keep it in mind as you design a light weight rack that
you should not plan on loading heavily at all. I realize that no one appreciates hearing this news and that Toyota refuses to talk about it. I have
located a company that can produce the lightest shell made but they are NOB. These can be ordered from dealers in San Diego and Spring Valley and are
of the old style one inch square aluminum tube and siding design. To me, absence of weight and water shedding are the most important concerns.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by huesos
Not to be a wet blanket, but you have the first model that went to the new polymer bed system. Keep it in mind as you design a light weight rack that
you should not plan on loading heavily at all. I realize that no one appreciates hearing this news and that Toyota refuses to talk about it. I have
located a company that can produce the lightest shell made but they are NOB. These can be ordered from dealers in San Diego and Spring Valley and are
of the old style one inch square aluminum tube and siding design. To me, absence of weight and water shedding are the most important concerns.
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So which company? I am buying a 2014 but assume it's the same problem with the bed.
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Also Zac. Check with Curtis (on this forum and in your area). I think youv'e see the rack on his Tundra.
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Shell
The shell company is Lifetime but they would prefer an order from a dealer anyway. I will probably be ordering one to fit under an existing lumber
rack and the company seemed to be willing to build to any restrictions in dimensions.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by huesos
Not to be a wet blanket, but you have the first model that went to the new polymer bed system. Keep it in mind as you design a light weight rack that
you should not plan on loading heavily at all. I realize that no one appreciates hearing this news and that Toyota refuses to talk about it. I have
located a company that can produce the lightest shell made but they are NOB. These can be ordered from dealers in San Diego and Spring Valley and are
of the old style one inch square aluminum tube and siding design. To me, absence of weight and water shedding are the most important concerns.
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http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Tacoma-2013/expert-review/
Tacoma comes with a composite inner bed, lighter than steel yet tougher and more durable. The bed features two-tier loading and an integrated deck
rail utility system with four adjustable tie-down cleats. The rails are compatible with numerous Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo-bed cross
bars, a fork-mount bike rack, and other useful items.
Here is a You Tube from a Tacoma rack manufacturer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD3N1CD5lDI
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
Also Zac. Check with Curtis (on this forum and in your area). I think youv'e see the rack on his Tundra. |
Thanks Ralph...Curtis and I have plans to meet up in the next week for pizza and beer...I will definitely pick his brain. He has a great set up.
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Anything exposed outside I like to keep under lock and key. 1/2" U-bolts welded onto a rack really work neat. I would love to find a source of
cut-proof netting to secure cargo with.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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With your kids growing fast you might want to look at a Ford 1/2 ton, much bigger and better milage
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Zac's kids had a ball playing in the back of my truck when I visited in July. Everywhere we went they jumped in the back of my truck for the ride
around town.
I tried to get them up on the cargo rack to look for whales , but they didn't like that too much.
No worries
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
With your kids growing fast you might want to look at a Ford 1/2 ton, much bigger and better milage |
I don't really want a bigger truck just a bigger cab. We do a lot of exploring on tight roads and a bigger truck is not suited for this. Also, the
gas mileage looks comparable. I do wish there was more competition to the Tacoma, though.
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Zac, there is no competition for a Toyota. they are fairly bulletproof for 200k miles with regular preventive maintenance.
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Zac google Baja rack, they have a lot of diff racks
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jimgrms
Zac google Baja rack, they have a lot of diff racks |
I like their racks but.....I want to put a shell on and also my Autohome. Currently my Autohome is on my shell. This time around I would like to
transfer the weight of the Autohome directly to truck body and thus my thought of using a modified lumber rack.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
With your kids growing fast you might want to look at a Ford 1/2 ton, much bigger and better milage |
I don't really want a bigger truck just a bigger cab. We do a lot of exploring on tight roads and a bigger truck is not suited for this. Also, the
gas mileage looks comparable. I do wish there was more competition to the Tacoma, though. |
Make sure you read the owners manual, now if you don't check the oil every 600 miles you lose your warranty, it seems toyotas now burn enough oil that
you had better check it often. A post on THT (The Hull Truth) the Toyota owner stated at 70,000 mile his Toyota burned about 1 qt every 1000 miles, (
the same as my neighbor across the street), he took it to the dealer, (same as my neighbor) and asked them why, they showed them the owners manual,
thet said you need to check the oil every gas fill up, or no warranty, my neighbor traded his.
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WOW !!
That's a oil control problem I have not heard about !! keep a case of oil with for long trips,,I guess
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
With your kids growing fast you might want to look at a Ford 1/2 ton, much bigger and better milage |
I don't really want a bigger truck just a bigger cab. We do a lot of exploring on tight roads and a bigger truck is not suited for this. Also, the
gas mileage looks comparable. I do wish there was more competition to the Tacoma, though. |
Make sure you read the owners manual, now if you don't check the oil every 600 miles you lose your warranty, it seems toyotas now burn enough oil that
you had better check it often. A post on THT (The Hull Truth) the Toyota owner stated at 70,000 mile his Toyota burned about 1 qt every 1000 miles, (
the same as my neighbor across the street), he took it to the dealer, (same as my neighbor) and asked them why, they showed them the owners manual,
thet said you need to check the oil every gas fill up, or no warranty, my neighbor traded his. |
i'm not calling BS but it's BS! my 2011 camry goes 10k between oil changes on sybthetic 0w-20 iol. it even says so in the owners manual. nothing about
checking the oil or voiding warrantee's....
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