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Roof Rack for Crewmax?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by nk1794, Jul 20, 2018.

  1. Jul 20, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Are something like these existed for Crewmax Tundra?
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  2. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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  3. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Expedition Overland used the CBI in their Tundra build episode and they made mention of how difficult the install was. I guess you have to drill holes in the roof and that's where most guys say no thanks. Having rails like damn near every other vehicle out there would be pretty high on my list of improvements for 4th Gen.

    Let me know what you find out, please. I'm definitely looking to do something over the cab.

    Rack Outfitters has a few videos on YouTube as well. I think most of theirs use Yakima Q-clips that hang down into the door jamb or some sort of rail system like Rhino.
     
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Yeah, I don't like drilling holes either. I'll let you know if I find something.
     
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  7. Jul 20, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    @1UPPER has a bad ass roof rack
     
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    Flux capacitor!
    I have a budy with a tacamo with that exact same rack. Nice looking rack and the cross can fold to the sides when not in use. It’s not designed for a lot of weight though. I love my coach builder roof rack! It’s not cheap but it’s very well built, holds a lot of weight and the options for mounting lights and other accessories are almost endless. I don’t know of any roof rack that you can install without drilling holes into your roof. Some how it has to bolt to the truck. Here’s a couple pics on my build page.

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/1upper’s-17-cm-platinum-custom-build.7956/page-15
     
  9. Jul 20, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    You're right that most most roof racks worth a damn require drilling holes, but Tacos come with some holes already drilled. It's the airbags that scare the hell out of me. Not something I wanna mess with.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    I had to know: the Rhino Rack track system requires 14 holes in the roof. :rant:
     
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  13. Jul 20, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    That's a really nice setup.
     
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  14. Jul 20, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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    Flux capacitor!
    If you like that you may want to check this out. It’s a modular kit. So all the PCs are molded and precut. Worth looking into. It all depends on what your needs and looks are. Best of luck.

    http://razerrack.com/index.php/racks.html
     
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    This!
     
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    Awesome racks. Thank you
     
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    exactly!!
     
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    Flux capacitor!
    This is a nice setup! It includes the lights. Pricey stuff though. 6B4E3B39-7966-4BC7-8DED-A9763E639593.jpg
     
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    Ouch!
     
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    Flux capacitor!
    Most of the cost is the lights. So just the rack without any lights is around $1,200.
     
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    It's $1200 without the lights, but same one for a Dodge is only $900?? How's that fair?
     
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    The coolest toys are always the most expensive... I would like to add my own lighting honestly.
     
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    We have better trucks....
     
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    What the shittttt
     
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    The Line X Tundra (SEMA 2016) has a nice one

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  29. Jul 23, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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    Ditto ^
     
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    I still like the one on the Tacoma the best. It's simple and low profile. Too bad it's not available for Tundra.
     
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