My new bed rack design. While not perfect, it works for the most part. Im pretty happy with it. Will tweak it as time allows. Song by Jet, Genius Build thread here: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/t...
I am designing a similar set up before I ran across this but don't know how I would get it back down unless I had a couple friends to help. If I was camping solo it would be a challenge. Any recommendations?
Why wouldn't you be able to get it down? If you buy the right struts, you won't have any issues. i bough 80lb ones i believe. 50 would have been perfect though. I just stand on the handles and it goes right down no problem. I would use round tubing though not square. it'll make things work much smoother. I plan on doing a v2.0 with round tubing and having the lift pistons inside the tubing.
I was just thinking that if all 4 corners are extended then you would need at least another person on the other two corners to push down at the same time. I can see pushing it down alone if just two corners are extended. Sounds like it's not too bad though. I started brainstorming after I saw a locals trailer (BoxRocket) who had a very similar frame on a trailer that held his rtt. He mentioned it was difficult to compress alone but I think he had 100lb struts. I'm on TW frequently and wondering if the 2.0 version is going to be on your new dbl cab Tacoma build or Frankenstein? Thanks for the tips. Hopefully you include that in your build so I can see how it worked out. Thanks again for the reply.
Oh I see..yea I stand on my support bar by the cab to get it down. If you had all 4 go up at once, would be hard to get it to lower right for sure. But again. If you got lower pressure shocks that don't fully support it so you have to push it up or help it up. It could work well. V2.0 will be on Frankenstein not igor. Don't worry. Be in the build thread as always!
Yeah, that makes sense. I will definitely consider a lighter weight strut and lock in the height with a pin or something. Looking forward to it thanks. I'm UtahTacoma02 on TW fwiw. I have been needing to start a build thread but keep putting it off. I will get going on it soon. I have just been gathering parts, and sketching ideas, haha! You're always invited to joint the Fb Microlander Overland Group down here we would love to have you. We usually do a good size group outing each month. Safe trails.
Sort of I guess it would be easy to make it lockable. I don't have it locked myself as Im not that worried about that happening where I live. But could!
Yes and No. I still have Frankenstein. But has a few issues I have to fix and upgrade. Current residence doesn't have the garage(literally too wide to fit through the door due to the long travel haha) so I haven't been able to fix him. I have plans too soon as I have the space. Have a lot of parts collected for it.
hey monte im monte haha. epic rig! That rack system you got is genius. I got the same truck all stock, hope one day looks something like yours!!
Awesome! Take your time. They are great trucks even stock!
this is so sick
Very AWESOME!
this is awesome.
This is badass! Do you have a video of you tire rack too?
this is bad ass. nice monte
+Robby Wallace Thanks! Have some plans to make it better.
sweet build!!
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Thanks
I am designing a similar set up before I ran across this but don't know how I would get it back down unless I had a couple friends to help. If I was camping solo it would be a challenge. Any recommendations?
Why wouldn't you be able to get it down? If you buy the right struts, you won't have any issues. i bough 80lb ones i believe. 50 would have been perfect though. I just stand on the handles and it goes right down no problem. I would use round tubing though not square. it'll make things work much smoother. I plan on doing a v2.0 with round tubing and having the lift pistons inside the tubing.
I was just thinking that if all 4 corners are extended then you would need at least another person on the other two corners to push down at the same time. I can see pushing it down alone if just two corners are extended. Sounds like it's not too bad though. I started brainstorming after I saw a locals trailer (BoxRocket) who had a very similar frame on a trailer that held his rtt. He mentioned it was difficult to compress alone but I think he had 100lb struts. I'm on TW frequently and wondering if the 2.0 version is going to be on your new dbl cab Tacoma build or Frankenstein? Thanks for the tips. Hopefully you include that in your build so I can see how it worked out. Thanks again for the reply.
Oh I see..yea I stand on my support bar by the cab to get it down. If you had all 4 go up at once, would be hard to get it to lower right for sure. But again. If you got lower pressure shocks that don't fully support it so you have to push it up or help it up. It could work well. V2.0 will be on Frankenstein not igor. Don't worry. Be in the build thread as always!
Yeah, that makes sense. I will definitely consider a lighter weight strut and lock in the height with a pin or something. Looking forward to it thanks. I'm UtahTacoma02 on TW fwiw. I have been needing to start a build thread but keep putting it off. I will get going on it soon. I have just been gathering parts, and sketching ideas, haha! You're always invited to joint the Fb Microlander Overland Group down here we would love to have you. We usually do a good size group outing each month. Safe trails.
Awesome! Stop in on one of my threads and give a shout! Always like wheeling with new folks.
this is awesome, can you lock it aswell to keep your gear safe underneath?
+adidassc12 Thanks! I didn't make it lockable in that way. But would be very easy to implement with padlocks.
Sort of I guess it would be easy to make it lockable. I don't have it locked myself as Im not that worried about that happening where I live. But could!
Bravo Sir
love the truck man. what lift do u have on it?
Thanks! Rear is custom leaf packs, 10'' shocks and 1'' lift shackles. Front is MCM long travel.
Front is MCM Fab Longtravel kit with ADS coilovers. Rear is custom leaf packs and some destroyed old 5150s. Rear needs updated and fixed.
Are you still overlanding with this rig?
Yes and No. I still have Frankenstein. But has a few issues I have to fix and upgrade. Current residence doesn't have the garage(literally too wide to fit through the door due to the long travel haha) so I haven't been able to fix him. I have plans too soon as I have the space. Have a lot of parts collected for it.
I follow you on Instagram and I your feed is awesome , I need my truck to be badass like yours this summer
Jorge Garcia thanks man. takes time! it'll get there
Cool
Cool but looks likes it’s a pain in the ass