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Datin Metal Fab Projects

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Datin Metal Fab, Aug 14, 2018.

  1. Aug 14, 2018 at 10:40 PM
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    Datin Metal Fab

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    Hi All!

    Thought I would start a thread to keep track of current projects we are working on for the Tundra. Currently, we offer a 14" and an 18" Base station rack. We can make it work with both the 5.5' and 6.5' bed, but it requires the stock Toyota accessory bed tracks. Here is our 18" Base Station mounted on @DexterL 's sweet ride. We also offer this rack in a 14" height and will have pictures as soon as it arrives to @the_midwesterner !
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    Starting sometime in September, we will be working with Dexter to develop rear shock skids and a rear diff skid. Depending on how much time we have, we may shoot for more under body skids. I know there is some demand for the rear diff skid so we will make it a priority to work on when we have Dexter's truck next. Let us know what you all think! Also if you have suggestions for products you may like to see put them in the comments and I will see if we can build it. Right now, we aren't really setup to make bumpers or sliders, but racks and skids are in our realm of ability until we move into a bigger shop.
    -Tanner
     
  2. Aug 14, 2018 at 10:43 PM
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    How much do the bed racks retail for?
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2018 at 10:47 PM
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    Anyone interested in a chase rack should give these guy a call. We met via the forum and I drove over to test fit the rack on my truck (I had a topper on that I have to use for work). We removed the topper and wen to work getting the rack fitted on the truck, mind you this was the first one built for the tundra without them having one and it went together easier than the bestop truck step that I fought with for 3 hours. Super impressed with the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and engineering behind the Datin crew....... just wish I could use one of the racks!
     
  5. Aug 15, 2018 at 12:44 PM
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    Thanks Dexter! We could build one around your shell haha
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    None, yet....
    Woot woot. Pumped to get my setup.
     
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  7. Aug 26, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    We will have a couple Tundra racks in both heights available ready to ship same day late next week! Let me know if you're interested! I'm working on adapting our cargo shelf for @the_midwesterner now. :yes:
     
  8. Aug 30, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    Looks like operation "Under Skids" will be under way September 18th thanks to @DexterL !
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Hey guys! We have an 18" and 14" rack going to powder right now if anyone is interested. We will soon be building a cargo shelf that is compatible with Decked Drawers as well. If you've seen our instagram lately, we've been pretty busy working on Chevy stuff but as soon as we get our skids wrapped up we are going to start working on some Tundra skids. We have all the measurements from Dexter's truck. from when We are also in the process of adding a few more accessories for our rack to the website including grab handles and in-bed accessory mount that you can use for MOLLE bags, powertank mounts, or whatever else you might be able to think of.
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Patiently waiting for after the holidays:thumbsup:
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Sounds good man! We will be here.
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    @the_midwesterner wanted me to post up a picture of our in-board accessory mount. As the off roading and camping season winds down, I'm going to be focusing on developing some different accessories to make the rack even more useful than it already is. Along with total re-design of our cargo shelf to make it lighter and stronger, as well as the option to work with decked drawers, we have also developed an in-bed accessory mounting system and some mount anywhere grab handles to make it easier to load things on the rack or get into a tent. Let me know what you all think!! Like I had mentioned before, we have some Tundra racks in stock now. The 14" had an issue with the powder coat so it will not be ready to ship until Tuesday but the 18" rack we have now is packed, ready, and will ship same day if ordered!
    In-Board Mounting:
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    Grab Handles:
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    CAD Render of the shelf w/ in-board mounting options:
    Rack with accessory plates.jpg
     
  13. Nov 2, 2018 at 10:21 PM
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    Here is the 14" Tundra Base station with the updated shelf that works with the Decked drawers. I realized the last CAD picture I posted is of the Chevy rack we have with our old shelf so it wasn't a great example, but it does show how our accessory plates work and the lower shelf which is designed to hold a 100qt yeti cooler.
    14in tundra with new Shelf.jpg
     
  14. Nov 10, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    We have a Powder Coated 14" 5.5' Base Station and a Powder Coated 18" 5.5' Base Station boxed up and ready to go. We will be able to ship these next day or sooner!
    Tundra 18"
    Tundra 14"

    @the_midwesterner is running our 14" Base Station on his TRD Pro with an awesome RTT setup.
    IMG956850.jpg
     
  15. Nov 15, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    Chevy Colorado Shock skids! We will be working on a very similar product for the Tundras next!
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    Tundra Softopper rack!
    Tundra soft top rack.JPG.jpg
     
  18. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:24 PM
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    @Erichudgins yo!
     
  19. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:25 PM
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    Hahaha Eric provided the measurements and is getting the first one!
     
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    :yay: I can't wait! Awesome service guys! Sent measurements last week. Building it the next! Thanks for letting me be a part of the process!
     
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    Curious Would something like that be possible with a hard shell topper?
     
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    Will it be on by next week?
     
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    Not sure yet. I think they are cutting and test fitting this week so if they get it to me, itll def be on for the meet lol
     
  24. Mar 18, 2019 at 10:15 PM
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    Probably, but because most hard shells taper down over the bed sides you'd have to cut it a little which most people aren't interested in doing.

    Its being cut right now, once its finished being cut and bent I will get it mounted at a local truck here at the dealership for a test fit and some pics. If it fits perfect, we will weld it out and get it powdered and shipped to @Erichudgins . Could be to him around the 1st week of April.
     
  25. Mar 19, 2019 at 5:01 AM
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    There you go getting me all excited! If it fits anything like the blueprint rendering...itll be perfect.
     
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  27. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    Would be awesome. Would need to get rid of a few family members first as an RTT does me no good with 5 right now. But does look 100x better than other ones I've seen out there.
     
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    Get a really really big RTT....really big.....
     
  29. Mar 19, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    Simple, get one with annoying and make kids sleep in that and regular tent while you and mrs get the RTT
     
  30. Mar 19, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    I like that idea. Let the bears get to the kids first. Once I hear screaming I will wake up and defend myself :thumbsup:
     

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