Roof rack delete

TRUSTYAXE

TRUSTYAXE

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Oh yes I did. Realizing that I will never really use a roof rack and wanting to make my truck unique I decided to remove the factory roof rails and close up the holes with some shorter bolts and rubber washers. The Gobi stealth rack with the ladder looks awesome but it's just not a useful mod for me at this time. There are enough people running around with roof racks and yeti coolers that don't really need them. It kinda reminds me of an older landcruiser look, and I have yet to see anyone else do it. 2" toytec TRD lift is next.
 

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I really like the monochromatic look of a white TRDP, and removing that rack compliments it nicely.

Dang, I want a set of those wheels - I'm just too cheap.
 
@op - I do agree with phil, Stormtrooper look is real cool. I'd seriously consider white for my next one ...
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My BP is my first ever white vehicle, and my next 4R will be too. Sooo easy to care for.

[MENTION=51186]philsey[/MENTION] - seen the FN wheels fx pro?
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Thanks for that link, I'll read through it after I'm done carving pumpkins for grandkids.

I'm a little concerned that they are not hub-centric though ... and I don't need/want wider tires, just bought new Michelins.
 
philsey said:
Thanks for that link, I'll read through it after I'm done carving pumpkins for grandkids.

I'm a little concerned that they are not hub-centric though ... and I don't need/want wider tires, just bought new Michelins.
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also here apparently, missed this one when it was current I guess.

According to FN, the bore on these is 106mm, making them hub centric. The 8" width also isn't so much that you would need to go beyond a 265 either
 
You pissed on the op and turned this in to a wheel thread?? Gimme a break


Nice rack delete. Any pics of the rubber washers you used?
 
I ran roof rack less for a little bit earlier this year.
 

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TRUSTYAXE said:
Oh yes I did. Realizing that I will never really use a roof rack and wanting to make my truck unique I decided to remove the factory roof rails and close up the holes with some shorter bolts and rubber washers. The Gobi stealth rack with the ladder looks awesome but it's just not a useful mod for me at this time. There are enough people running around with roof racks and yeti coolers that don't really need them. It kinda reminds me of an older landcruiser look, and I have yet to see anyone else do it. 2" toytec TRD lift is next.
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I dig it!
 
Meh, I could go either way. Rack on, rack off.

Yours looks fine to me. I like mine too (powder coated in exactly the same color and texture as the end caps).

Its all personal taste. :-)
 
nb rob said:
You pissed on the op and turned this in to a wheel thread?? Gimme a break


Nice rack delete. Any pics of the rubber washers you used?
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I just used the existing ones from the stock roof rack bolts and opened them up a tad. Jono added some very helpful links at the top of this thread using OEM parts. Thanks for the feedback guys.
 
philsey said:
I really like the monochromatic look of a white TRDP, and removing that rack compliments it nicely.

Dang, I want a set of those wheels - I'm just too cheap.
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take a look at the MB TKO with Chaos center caps. I can't tell you how many guys complement me on the TRD wheels, and I tell them, what they are and how much discount tire direct sells them for. Haven't tried to kill them off road yet, but they seem to handle well thus far.
 
nb rob said:
You pissed on the op and turned this in to a wheel thread?? Gimme a break
Nice rack delete. Any pics of the rubber washers you used?
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If I really cared what you think, I'd go read your posts to see if you've ever gone OT, but I don't, and you probably have, so byte me.
 
Blitzkrieg said:
Meh, I could go either way. Rack on, rack off.

Yours looks fine to me. I like mine too (powder coated in exactly the same color and texture as the end caps).

Its all personal taste. :-)
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Personally I love a nice rack.

I don't care as much about wheels but apparently someone is a bit touchy on them.

Nice work OP, not the first but nothing wrong with that.
 
TRUSTYAXE said:
Oh yes I did. Realizing that I will never really use a roof rack and wanting to make my truck unique I decided to remove the factory roof rails and close up the holes with some shorter bolts and rubber washers. The Gobi stealth rack with the ladder looks awesome but it's just not a useful mod for me at this time. There are enough people running around with roof racks and yeti coolers that don't really need them. It kinda reminds me of an older landcruiser look, and I have yet to see anyone else do it. 2" toytec TRD lift is next.
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Did you modify your front headlight housing?
 
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