Hi lift Flat Surface Mount

[tacoma_trd1999]

Opinions on where to attach the Hi-lift 4x4 RAC to the bed rails or another part of the truck that would give easy access.
Thanks

[FlipSideUp]

I found a similar discussion on the old board:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/tacomaterritory/messages/?start=Start+Reading+%3E%3E

[tacoma_trd1999]

I found a similar discussion on the old board:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/tacomaterritory/messages/?start=Start+Reading+%3E%3E
That just took me to some random post about moving to this forum, but I did search over there and found a couple things. I posted over here because I thought they had disabled the search function on the old forum.
thanks though.

[Toyasaurus]

Depends on which length you have. You could put it up against the front wall or a tool box it you have one or under the rail on the side of the bed. I just ran bolts through the bottom of the bed and blot it to the bed floor. It holds it down well, just make sure that it is reinforced well to distribute the weight of the jack.

[tacoma_trd1999]

Depends on which length you have. You could put it up against the front wall or a tool box it you have one or under the rail on the side of the bed. I just ran bolts through the bottom of the bed and blot it to the bed floor. It holds it down well, just make sure that it is reinforced well to distribute the weight of the jack.
Its a 48''. I am thinking about mounting it on the bedrails right under the back windows and bracing it up somehow. I just havnt figured the bracing part out yet.

[FlipSideUp]

No problem, man. I ended up mounting mine to thr rails, but I liked the idea of mounting them to a bed bar (which I don't yet have). It is cumbersome though to jump into the bed to get the jack, especially with a cab. I've seen some guys mount theirs to their ARB front or rear bumpers (which I don't yet have, either). :(

[tacoma_trd1999]

I would have it mounted to a rear bumper if I had an aftermarket one, but I dont have the cash for that right now. There is always time.

[M.martian]

One way you could mount it is to run some flat stock from the lip of the bed down to the floor of the bed. Just put a 90 degree bend at the bed so you can run a bolt at both the bed rail and the bed floor. Then mount the rack onto the flat stock at the height you want. The jack will be out of the way over the wheelwell and have a sturdy mounting point.

[xcmountain80]

I mounted mine on the bumper.... though I dont have a stock bumper made it a bit easier... also a good deterant for tailgaters..

Aaron

[WhyHikeAU]

If i mounted mine on my bumper I would be afraid I would slam it against a rock :banghead: or something. As soon as my loc rac gets here itll prolly be mounted to my toolbox :xbeer1:

[shuwtist]

I used the lock rac and mounted mine to the front of the bed. I used a couple pieces of 1" square stock to mount the locking end so it would be straight. Works great.

[tacoma_trd1999]

I used the lock rac and mounted mine to the front of the bed. I used a couple pieces of 1" square stock to mount the locking end so it would be straight. Works great.
Do you think you could post up a pic of that for me.
Thanks

[BK005]

I just made some rails last week, and mounded mine behind my box. I have the 60 whatever inch, and had to cut about 2" off.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/bk005/bb1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/bk005/bb2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/bk005/bb3.jpg

[tacoma_trd1999]

thanks for the pics

[TQM3 (Last IFS in AZ)]

Opinions on where to attach the Hi-lift 4x4 RAC to the bed rails or another part of the truck that would give easy access.
Thanks


I mounted mine on the passinger side of the bed on a piece of angle bolted to the bed in 4 places. Keeps the sheet metal from bending...

[98 Taco]

what did you do to add extra support inside the toolbox?
I have the 4x4 lock rack and want to do the same thing
can i see some pics of the inside of thr toolbox?

[cbr900rr95]

This is how I did mine, pic in webshot

http://community.webshots.com/album/219638235ZuJzVz

[00Andy]

Not to go OT, but did you make your own sliders?

[cbr900rr95]

Not to go OT, but did you make your own sliders?
No, but I did pay a fortune for it.