Headache rack question FJ45

[houstonfj40]

quick question to the group. I have included two pictures. My question is what are the “tabs” on the top on the 45 LWP rack? Was there a period or market where they were included and then not included in later or LatAm trucks?

I find pictures both ways, may just be something an owner removed at at point or specific to original US spec.

On is of Nolan’s truck.

Thanks in advance.

Marc

 

[Tancruiser]

Mine had them but my rack came out of Costa Rica

 

[Tancruiser]

Probably just for tying junk down.

 

[Living in the Past]

Not sure when they stopped installing the tabs but it was after 67 when they stopped importing them to the US. Mine has them. Not sure the year. Bought it used shortly after buying my FJ45 in January 96. Have no doubt it was off one imported to the US. Have measured them in a while but believe they are closer then 48" so couldn't fit a 4'X8' between them.

 

[wngrog]

Maybe that one without tabs is an aftermarket replacement rack ....

 

[Rix 45]

Tabs are so your sheet of plywood or what ever does not shift off when loading. Also is a good tie off spot. Perfect for ratchet straps that probably were not invented yet.

 

[houstonfj40]

I figured the tabs were for securing cargo, or plywood. Thanks for the responses. I am seeing Middle East trucks without, and some LatAm. Maybe the later trucks.

 

[Tancruiser]

Gun sights on those models.