Tacoma shovel mount

drguitarum2005 · 09-23-2006, 10:17 PM

Has anyone mounted a shovel on their tacoma that is clear of the usual bed space (ie NOT mounted in such a way that bed space is decreased, like on the sidewall)? If so, where and do you have pics? Everything i'm mounting im trying to keep clear of the bed space because I use all that space regularly. my hi-lift is mounted up on top of my toolbox where it doesnt interfere with space. this location is nice until I have to open the toolbox...

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CJM · 09-23-2006, 10:18 PM

What about the side/front of your toolbox or if yours doesnt go all the way to the bed like mine-under it?

drguitarum2005 · 09-23-2006, 10:30 PM

if i did it to the front of my toolbox, thatd cut into my cargo space. i was thinking maybe fabbing something up to mount it on the vertical metal above the rear windows before it curves 90 degrees to the roof. that would probably have some crappy aerodynamics though

CJM · 09-23-2006, 10:39 PM

Yea but how much cargo are you really sacrificing mounting it to the box-pretty minimal imho. You could put it behind/under your seat if you have a bench or just in the back of your cab. Heck you could even figure out a way to mount it to top of your bed rails if you have stake holes..

If you moutned it to the rear of the cab it would probably kill your aero.

rngrchad · 09-23-2006, 10:59 PM

This will take up very little bedspace if any. Buy a PVC tube and vertically secure it with strapping. I imagine depending your your shovel handle length, a 3ft section would be great. if you want to carry multiple impliments just use a bigger diameter pvc tube. This is how all the utiliity trucks were setup when I worked at excavating houses.

slosurfer · 09-24-2006, 08:57 AM

Is there room to mount it above your spare tire? Assuming this isn't a full size shovel. Or go hard core and mount it to the outside of your tailgate.

jon_7248 · 09-26-2006, 09:31 AM

Take a look at Expeditions West truck. Not sure how he fabbed it or if it's bought, but he would be more than willing to tell you.

09-23-2006, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	What about the side/front of your toolbox or if yours doesnt go all the way to the bed like mine-under it? __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Last edited by CJM; 09-23-2006 at 10:24 PM.

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drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,235	if i did it to the front of my toolbox, thatd cut into my cargo space. i was thinking maybe fabbing something up to mount it on the vertical metal above the rear windows before it curves 90 degrees to the roof. that would probably have some crappy aerodynamics though __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

09-23-2006, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	Yea but how much cargo are you really sacrificing mounting it to the box-pretty minimal imho. You could put it behind/under your seat if you have a bench or just in the back of your cab. Heck you could even figure out a way to mount it to top of your bed rails if you have stake holes.. If you moutned it to the rear of the cab it would probably kill your aero. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

09-23-2006, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
rngrchad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Currently reside in Ohio Posts: 858	This will take up very little bedspace if any. Buy a PVC tube and vertically secure it with strapping. I imagine depending your your shovel handle length, a 3ft section would be great. if you want to carry multiple impliments just use a bigger diameter pvc tube. This is how all the utiliity trucks were setup when I worked at excavating houses. __________________ 2008 Tacoma TRD Access Cab v-6. 97 regular cab tacoma 33x9.5bfg at, 4.10 gears, custom sliders, custom rear bumper, 4xinnovation tube doors, lockright. 1983 SA Axle Frameoff Restore. CB: Connex 3300hp Radio driving a FatBoy Amp doing around 1000watts on AM. Antenna: Monkey Made MM5 -=NO BAMA 08 =-

09-24-2006, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,155	Is there room to mount it above your spare tire? Assuming this isn't a full size shovel. Or go hard core and mount it to the outside of your tailgate. __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

09-26-2006, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
jon_7248 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grapevine TX Posts: 190	Take a look at Expeditions West truck. Not sure how he fabbed it or if it's bought, but he would be more than willing to tell you. __________________ -- My 2 cents = 1 Peso 1987 4Runner Operation: Nostalgic! in effect

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