Thread: Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

  1. 12-23-2006, 02:57 PM #231
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    That is very sweet!

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    Very nice!!! (chance to use new smiley)
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    Wow! That is wicked awesome. How does it mount?
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    That is awesome! One of the best racks I've seen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TACODOC
    Can you say skookum?
    I can now... SKOOKUM RACK!!!!!!!
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    That rack is really nice. Those SoCal boys sure do love the speed holes
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sgt Grunt
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    The rack is killer!!! Can't wait to see it with the tent open. Makes me want to start a new project...

    Which lights are you going to run???
    IPF 968's or maybe LightForce 140's... we'll see...
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    Quote Originally Posted by salsataco
    Wow! That is wicked awesome. How does it mount?
    Thank you Sir!
    I got some OEM toolbox replacement parts kits from my dealer and used those with some longer bolts to attach the rack and toolbox to the rail. There are 4 on each side for now, I will also be adding 2 more at the front rail.

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    Here is what they look like:



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    Thumbs up Well done

    Quote Originally Posted by TACODOC
    The Demello Expedition Rack is complete!
    The forward basket has room for 7 Scepter cans (or 1 water, 1 fuel, and extra gear or firewood), 4 light tabs up front, 2 antenna tabs (CB and 2M), and 2 light tabs aft. The tent opens to the passenger side.

    I can mount a total of twelve lights now..

    And, those hoops will carry my future kayak topside, and keep it and trail brush from tearing up the Eezi-Awn's cover...

    The rack is 7ft, 3 inches tall at the forward hoop. Tent is at about 6 ft off the ground. The rack looks heavy, but it is an easy two person lift on and off the ruck without tent, four person lift with tent. I wager the entire assembly (rack+tent) weighs in at around 200 lbs.

    Can you say skookum?
    I was currious to see what the final product would be. Well done, I like it.
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