Headache Rack?

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JayCups - 16 Oct 2007 17:55 GMT

I need a headache rack for my 2007 Tacoma. The bed and rails seem to be
mostly plastic. What does one attach it to nowadays? Does anyone make a
headache rack that will work on these newer beds?

Thanks

Jay Cups

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B A R R Y - 16 Oct 2007 19:07 GMT

> I need a headache rack for my 2007 Tacoma. The bed and rails seem to be
> mostly plastic. What does one attach it to nowadays? Does anyone make a
> headache rack that will work on these newer beds?

I don't have a headache rack, but I do have a Thule Xsporter ladder rack
on my '05. The Xsporter attaches to the factory bed channel rails using
the $40 Thule XK-1 "Tacoma Kit".

The XK-1 could very well be modified to attach something like a Back
Rack, with a bit of thought. I've had several hundred pounds of rough
hardwood planks on the Xpsporter, the Toyota channel rails didn't flinch.

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JayCups - 16 Oct 2007 23:31 GMT

Barry,

I hadn't thought of using those bed channels. That is a great idea. 8^)

Now to find a light weight headache rack to modify.

Thanks

Jay

>> I need a headache rack for my 2007 Tacoma. The bed and rails seem to
>> be mostly plastic. What does one attach it to nowadays? Does anyone
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> Rack, with a bit of thought. I've had several hundred pounds of rough
> hardwood planks on the Xpsporter, the Toyota channel rails didn't flinch.

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B A R R Y - 17 Oct 2007 12:15 GMT

> Barry,
>
> I hadn't thought of using those bed channels. That is a great idea. 8^)
>
> Now to find a light weight headache rack to modify.

Let us know how it works out.

Also, if you need some close-up photos of the Thule interface, ping me.

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