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Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« on: March 20, 2010, 10:01:12 AM »

Just wanted to see the styles everyone is using and find out the best place to buy one. I`m a roofer and sometimes have to carry longer ladders. I have plans drawn up for a custom modular rack so as not to interfere with my (Crappy) RollnLock tonneau cover. I just want to check out the after market scene first.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Cheers...Ed

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2010, 11:11:35 AM »

Hey Ed,
Kargo Master has some great racks, but I am not sure if they have one for your truck.

http://www.kargomaster.com/item.asp?id=396

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2010, 12:28:20 PM »

Have you considered an OEM rack? They are unique in that the cross members swing away and are stored in the rack itself. No wind noise. They would handle a ladder if it wasn't too long. If need be you could make a yoke that fits in your trailer hitch to support the back of realy long material.

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2010, 04:23:19 PM »

X2 on OEM.  Very nice rack

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2010, 06:13:42 AM »

Offroadaddiction, I have looked into Kargo Master racks and i like them. Only problem is that they are box mounts, I need a roof mount.

Fibertop, I`m off to google the OEM styles, Your on the same train of thought as me..... A roof mount rack with a custom yolk from the hitch!

Thanks Gents!

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2010, 08:15:20 AM »

Well i found lots of pictures but no solid info, Anyone know what kind of load these things can take?
I like the look and the functionality of this system.
Have to take a trip down to Truck Toppers in Fonthill and see what they have this afternoon.

Cheers....Ed

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2010, 08:24:38 AM »

A roof mount rack with a custom yolk from the hitch!


I have seen lots of people do this, one guy I know personally did it for a canoe, that is if im thinking of the same thing you are.

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2010, 10:44:30 AM »

Offroadaddiction, I have looked into Kargo Master racks and i like them. Only problem is that they are box mounts, I need a roof mount.

Fibertop, I`m off to google the OEM styles, Your on the same train of thought as me..... A roof mount rack with a custom yolk from the hitch!

Thanks Gents!


Let us know if you do this. I have wanted to make the yolk for a while now. I was thinking 2 X 2 aluminum tubing that could be taken apart in sections for storage in the box. The top horizontal section could be adjustable width. Maybe light wall steel would be better.

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2010, 12:09:14 PM »

Heres a crude image of what I'm thinking

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2010, 07:24:00 AM »

Thats exactly what im thinking Fibertop! A friend of mine does some pretty nice work with aluminum. If he thinks it will be strong enough then Alu it is, If not then i will opt for stainless steel.
I heard princess auto had these on sale last week for $80.00. Would it be tacky looking to buy a pre-fab and have it painted and powder coated to match my truck? (Silver)

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2010, 05:28:22 PM »

If there is one already out there, I would be looking at it. I will have to check princess auto.

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2010, 05:37:37 PM »

Yeah I saw it im their online flyer. It mounts in the bed and there is a front and rear piece. its not a hitch mount but might be adaptable.

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2010, 06:47:52 PM »

Princess auto has one in there flyer this week but it is side mount.

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2010, 07:10:35 PM »

Chuck you didn't read the previous 3 posts did you?

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Re: Solid roof rack for 06 Taco?
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2010, 07:15:00 PM »

Sorry I jumped the gun :-[
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