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2016 Thule Xsporter Pro Multi-Height Aluminum Truck Rack 500XT

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by QuapawCanoeCo, Mar 29, 2016.

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  1. Jun 17, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    I have the OEM tonneau cover, which has the latch-catches. Will the fitting kit fit the rails with me having to remove latch-catches?
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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    It doesn't look like they'd be compatible together.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Even though you have the long bed, it looks like that is the lowest the rack will go down until it hits bed liner?
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    I just finished installing my Thule Xsporter on my 2017 Sport DCSB last night. See below for photos at the lowest height option (19). Only way to get it lower is by cutting the towers which impacts your ability to install the locks.

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  5. Dec 28, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    I just ordered a Thule Xsporter, does anyone know the lowest setting/have photos of low and high settings. Ive got a 2017 SR Reg bed. Thanks!
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    Here are some photos of the lowest setting (once the uprights hit the wheel wells). I also posted these in the post above yours on this thread. You can cut the bottom of the uprights to make it go lower but then you won't be able to use the factory locks.

    and here are some photos in use with paddle boards (not the highest it can go).

    I've recently replaced it with a topper
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    gah, i see you have the short bed, do you know if it would be able to go down any further with a Reg. bed? i wish i could afford a topper instead
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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    I don't expect it to go any lower with the long bed. It hits the wheel wells in the front and the little lip in the rear. I would think it would be the same with the long bed. See below.

    Both my Thule rack and topper were Craigslist finds! Just have to keep an eye out!
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Ah, I see what you are getting at there... hate to bother with another question but, are there old toppers that work with our truck bed or would it have to be a newer truck topper designed for the tacoma specifically...
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    You have to find one specifically designed for the 2016-2018 Tacomas I believe. The beds changed slightly from the second to third gens. That makes finding a used one a little harder but not impossible.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    Right on! thanks for the help!
     
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    Happy to help! Good luck!
     
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