Roof Rack/Rack Back Question

sharizod · 06-14-2006, 11:23 AM

Hi there,
Has anyone ever installed a Rack Back (AKA Headache bars) on their 05/06 Taco? If so, what might be the best way to do it?

I've also considered putting on a stock roof rack. Does anyone know what materials it is made from? Is it a composite/plastic material of some kind, all metal, or a combination of both? The reason I ask is because I need to be able to mount extra antennas to whatever solution I go with. I need a solid metal-metal connection where I mount them to provide a good ground-plane for the extra antennas.

TIA!
Shar

CNADNtacoma · 11-26-2006, 06:23 PM

there dosen't appear to be very many roof racks for the accesss cab. if you find one you'll have to drill your roof. I contacted back-rack and they said they have no plans to make a version for the '05 and newer tac because of the bed rail system.

EDIT: there now seems to be one available from Back Rack. Part #10317

Crazy Geologist · 04-04-2007, 06:49 PM

You can get a Yakima or Thule setup.

That is what I have and it requires no drilling, just 2 people to close the cams at the same time. Beware: I had a chip in my windshield, and when I installed the rack the chip propagated into a large crack. (then it got huge when I went wheeling that weekend.)

They claim that each crossbar can hold 50lbs (the same setup on my pathfinder could hold 175lbs each, I guess due to the different shape clips; the door frame doesn't have a good shape for a clips on the new tacos.

go here for a photo:
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ad.php?t=64670

CNADNtacoma · 01-28-2008, 03:52 PM

Well I guess Back Rack changed their mind about making one for the 05+ tacomas. There is now a part number listed on their site. Part # 10317 is for the 05+ Tacoma Back Rack. I'm going to order one today. I'll post pics when I get it and install it.

arrowpilot · 01-29-2008, 12:11 PM

Make your own.

11-26-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
CNADNtacoma Senior Member My Rig: 06 Tacoma TRD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 331	there dosen't appear to be very many roof racks for the accesss cab. if you find one you'll have to drill your roof. I contacted back-rack and they said they have no plans to make a version for the '05 and newer tac because of the bed rail system. EDIT: there now seems to be one available from Back Rack. Part #10317 Last edited by CNADNtacoma; 01-28-2008 at 03:54 PM.

04-04-2007, 06:49 PM	#3
Crazy Geologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western North America Posts: 124	You can get a Yakima or Thule setup. That is what I have and it requires no drilling, just 2 people to close the cams at the same time. Beware: I had a chip in my windshield, and when I installed the rack the chip propagated into a large crack. (then it got huge when I went wheeling that weekend.) They claim that each crossbar can hold 50lbs (the same setup on my pathfinder could hold 175lbs each, I guess due to the different shape clips; the door frame doesn't have a good shape for a clips on the new tacos. go here for a photo: http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ad.php?t=64670 Last edited by Crazy Geologist; 04-04-2007 at 07:55 PM. Reason: add link, clarify explaination

01-28-2008, 03:52 PM	#4
CNADNtacoma Senior Member My Rig: 06 Tacoma TRD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 331	Well I guess Back Rack changed their mind about making one for the 05+ tacomas. There is now a part number listed on their site. Part # 10317 is for the 05+ Tacoma Back Rack. I'm going to order one today. I'll post pics when I get it and install it. __________________ '06 tacoma access cab TRD, 3" toytech lift, Dual Batteries w/ isolator, Scanner, CB, Rigid Industries LEDs, TIR3 strobes and PCC8R, Thule rack and MOAB, CBI front hitch and lots of electrical mods.

01-29-2008, 12:11 PM	#5
arrowpilot Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alvin, Texas Posts: 704	Make your own. __________________ 06 TRD Sport, Dub Cab, 4x4 285/70/17 ATR's on ProComp 17x9 8179's Shrockworks Winch Bumper, Sliders and Bottle Opener OME 886 Front, AirLift Rear

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06-14-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
sharizod Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Waldemar, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2	Roof Rack/Rack Back Question Hi there, Has anyone ever installed a Rack Back (AKA Headache bars) on their 05/06 Taco? If so, what might be the best way to do it? I've also considered putting on a stock roof rack. Does anyone know what materials it is made from? Is it a composite/plastic material of some kind, all metal, or a combination of both? The reason I ask is because I need to be able to mount extra antennas to whatever solution I go with. I need a solid metal-metal connection where I mount them to provide a good ground-plane for the extra antennas. TIA! Shar

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