scoopdaloop Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Getting rid of my 4Runner and getting a Tacoma. When I go to ranches and what not, I do not bring my boat and I just throw rods in 4Runner. Now I have a 5ft bed that can't fit my 8ft rods. Anyone know of lockable system I can buy for a roof rack? Not looking to spend more than 800ish on a setup. I have a Gobi roof rack waiting to be installed so I'm thinking something I attach to a roof rack that can be locked. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezy Beltran Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Best way to do it is to make your own. I made some for my car and truck and it's a piece of cake. All it takes is some 6" schedule 40 PVC pipe from a local plumbing supply store, and a conduit carrying kit off amazon. Cut the pipe to desired length, take it to a local shop that sprays bed liners and have them coat it, screw the front and rear caps in with self tappers and mount them up using the included u-bolts and brackets. Here's a link to the kit off amazon.... http://www.amazon.com/Reese-7054900-TransRack-Conduit-Carrier/dp/B00B2HP1A4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461807194&sr=8-1&keywords=conduit+carrier+kit Deltaman, Batallas22, ACE of Bass and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfectpaul Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 That. Looks. Mint. wallyc, Sneezy Beltran and SpaceGhost 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloteal_cast Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I carry mine in the passenger seat of my truck, never in the bed Rod Wynn, clh121787 and JohnMarino 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) If it's a 4 door tacoma your rods will fit just fine in the cab. Either that, or stick em out the back window or put them in the bed. Edited April 28, 2016 by SwimbaitsatLMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Google "truck bed rod holders"...some sweet ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopdaloop Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks fellas, I know I could fit them in cab but I'll have people with me. I'm looking for a way to have them outside the cab and locked up so I could leave truck and not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 This would work for your short bed looks like you could mod it up to make it lockable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Harper603 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Mine fit in my extended cab superduty no problem. If someone really wants it they can bust my windows out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO_the1 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 locking snow ski/snowboard racks...clamp the rods in and lock it!! BigSlant and scoopdaloop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Wynn Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I always put the rods inside the car/truck on the passenger side.. They fit easily.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I always put the rods inside the car/truck on the passenger side.. They fit easily.. Likewise. I either put the seats down then lie them direct center/straight through the driver and passenger seats or place them to the sides of the headrest of the passenger seat. Rod Wynn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innova Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I took 2 lengths of some 10/2 wire I had and bent it back and forth all the way down. Then I hung it in the headliner with some hooks. So far it's been sturdy and I can carry rods along with people w/o fear of them getting snapped. Rod sleeves help keep it simple as well. bassing305, LUV-2-CATCH'EM and D.Harper603 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominator Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/BoatBuckle_Rod_Bunk_Vehicle_Rod_Carrier/descpage-BBWSLLT.html Loved this when I had my Ford Explorer. Make sure you click the TW link at the top of the screen too. innova 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopdaloop Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Oh damn, both of those are great ideas. I have options now, appreciate it fellas. innova 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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