Custom 'Roof Rack' for Tacoma -
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laxtoy
Adventurer
one option i considered: gem top makes steel match bed canopies with integrated racks bolted directly to the side, very sturdy, up to 1000 pounds, and very low profile. http://gemtopmfg.com/ friend of mine has one on his s 10 and it works very well. has its drawbacks like price and weight, but when you consider a rack like a kargomaster is around $800 new, and are quite heavy themselves, not a bad option. the canopies themselves are very stout, and would hopefully prevent bed spread which can be a problem on tacomas
GaryMc
Explorer
Ursidae69 said:I used to have a ladder style rack with a shell. It was custom made by a company in Denver called Colmin-X racks. They were also a Line-X dealer.
Couple of photos, and this is an 04 Taco. They may make them for an 05.
Chuck, do you have the contact info for Colmin? I can't find them in Denver....
I like it.
I am thinking of having a similar custom exo canopy frame fabricated.
Would anyone know of suitable specs for the supporting flange:
1.) thickness
2.) material type.
I am investigating 6mm AISI 431 steel. The idea is to reduce thickness (weight) but also retain strength for off roading
The tubing supports I am looking at AISI 4130 ChroMoly, though I read if welded, the strength reduces and thus I may as well use mild steel.
The roof load will be the equivalent of a wheel and a can or two.
Any thoughts appreciated!
J
JWP58
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I used to have a ladder style rack with a shell. It was custom made by a company in Denver called Colmin-X racks. They were also a Line-X dealer.
Couple of photos, and this is an 04 Taco. They may make them for an 05.
Oh man I need a rack like that...
Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
May be because this thread is more than six years old? People often delete photobucket pictures after a few months or years.