Strongest Way to Mount Bed Rack: to Bed Rails or Using Attachment That Doesn't Use Rails?

I'm about to purchase a @KB Voodoo bedrack system. With an XL RTT and accessories, I'll push the weight limits for offroad use (it's the truck bedsides I'm worried about; I know the rack is strong!). So, my question:

Which attachment option will best support the weight of the rack and equipment, while stressing the bedsides least:

1. installing Toyota bed rails so I can attach to the kb voodoo rack to that?

OR

2. using the no clips attachment option offered (does not require Toyota bed rails)?

I plan to install the SDHQ bed support system too, but I want to really overbuild where I can (I LOVE my truck... and probably can't replace it in this color, if I mess it up.) Thanks!

 

Either way will be plenty strong.

 

@Sunnier ur on a roll

 

Makin' me nervous.

 

Looking forward to seeing how this comes together. Post pictures of your truck as you add the pieces!

 

Dont be nervous...YOLO!

 

Haha! There is ^ that.

I was hoping someone'd come in here that could show me pics of their attachments inside the lip of the truck bedsides so I can see. Applying the two rules here (YOLO + YMOGOTTC), I'd install the bedrails if there's a benefit (kinda seems like doing that would tie it all together, the rack and bedrails drawn together would offset any outward stress on the bedsides-?)

* you might only get one truck this colour

Flare in the dark: @jberry813 did you have this rack on your Taco? In your opinion, is there any benefit to attaching to bed rails vs. attaching with the clips that don't require a bed rail?

 

You can look at my Voo Doo rack this weekend in Big Bear. Mine is mounted to the rails.

 

Great, thanks! I forgot you had this rack. It'll be good to see you (and your awesome truck) again!

Also, I found a pic showing the attachment to a bed rails that @itsdchz posted. Not a close-up but I get it.


Still would love to see a photo showing connection using the clips that don't need bedrails. Anyone?

 

seems the most common attachment way is the factory toyota bed rail

 

Looking for a rack option with a Diamondback cover??? Any ideas??

 

KBVooDoo has mounting points that will work, but the DB will not be able to open. Check there for sale post in 3rd gen marketplace.

 

Thank you...

 

Don’t be Skirred!

 

Is that a dog wearing ski goggles?

 

So much awesome on this pic!