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Looking for ladder rack suggestions - 2014 with channel

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RaleighToyo, Jul 10, 2019.

  1. Jul 10, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    RaleighToyo

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    Needing a ladder rack for a 2014 Tacoma with the factory channel. Was hoping to not have to drill the truck but not finding much that's designed for the Tacoma's rail. This is for holding 2 large ladders and would love some sides on the rack to make it easier to put the ladders on and some support extending up over the cab as well. Suggestions?
     
  2. Jul 11, 2019 at 5:15 AM
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    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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  3. Jul 11, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    Thanks but those racks do not fit without modifications to the truck. There is no place to clamp the racks - the bed walls are closed in with plastic - you would have to blindly cut some rather large holes to use those "universal" clamps. I was hoping for a turnkey setup but it's looking like some custom parts will have to be made to fit the Toyota system.

    Photo is not my truck but an example of how the bed is in a Tacoma.

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  4. Jul 11, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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  5. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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    Wattapunk

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    Look into the TracRac or Thule Xsporter, pretty sure these use the rails:
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  6. Jul 11, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    $th of July deal on that same APEX....
    $200- can't beat that with a stick!
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  7. Jul 11, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    I have a Thule xsporter that I picked up on Craigslist for cheap... Works great for the most part. If you are buying a new one at full price the Yakima Overhaul HD looks cooler and has a little more capability. If you are able to drop mass $$$ the overhaul also works with a ReTrax tonneau which is the best bed setup out there for versatility IMO.

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