With Sherpa's roots deep in the Toyota community, we knew for some time we needed to get our hands on a modern Toyota platform and when the new Tacoma was released we jumped on the opportunity. Boasting a rear 4 Link suspension and reintroduction of the 4-cylinder turbo in the mid-size pickup category, this platform was right in line with our needs. This truck epitomizes the ideal blend of comfortable highway cruising and formidable off-road performance. Just as we thought, our trip to Moab, UT to assess it's capabilities proved our predictions and has us excited for more changes in the ..read more

Mounting Roof Rack Accessories There are many ways to mount additional roof rack accessories to a Sherpa Roof Rack. Our rack provides a platform to mount almost anything you need to carry with you on your next adventure. Here are a few of our favorite methods for mounting roof rack accessories. 1. drop-in t-nuts When it comes to mounting roof rack accessories to a Sherpa rack, our preferred method is to bolt items directly to our crossbars using our Drop-in T-Nuts – it’s why our rack was designed around aluminum extrusion crossbars! When you purchase a Sherpa accessory mount or bracket, it ..read more

Introduction Mounting ski racks to your Sherpa Roofrack is easy, you just have to know what mounting styles to look for and how to work around the styles that don't work as well. Today we are going to show you what to look for and how to install your ski racks! Mounting Styles to look for. 1. Adjustable Clamp Style (Our Favorite) The adjustable clamps are by far the best method and the one shown in our video below. These use a rubber or elastic band that can be adjusted to small or large crossbars. These work perfectly on our 1x2" crossbars and can be installed or taken off with ease depend ..read more

Introduction Mounting a rooftop tent to a Sherpa Rack is a breeze. There are a few ways you can accomplish this but we are going to show you our recommended method. This will be the most secure way, to reduce any rattles or vibrations, as well as be easy to take on and off fo when you want to change out the gear on your rack. Mounting your tent What you'll need. A Sherpa Rack The Tent The included mounting hardware w/ the tent Sherpa Tent Mounts (Short or Tall) 7/16 Wrench 13mm Wrench 5/32" Allen Key Tape Measure 1. Find your crossbar Placement To start, place your rooftop tent on the ..read more

Legends of Havasu was a total blast for the Sherpa Motorsports Team. We knew coming into this one we would have fun being we LOVE the desert and Lake Havasu is in the heart of it. That and we were going from sub-50 degrees at home to high 80 degrees in Arizona! With only two races under our belt so far this year the car was still in relatively good shape going into this race, but some major changes were made in preperation. The first being a complete fuel system overhaul after King of the Hammers and The Big Sky 200 being plagued with fuel starvation issues due to quickly clogging fuel ..read more

At Sherpa Equipment Co, we prioritize the reliability, quality, and sustainability of our products. That is why we have made significant efforts to bring as much of the manufacturing process in-house as possible. One of the key components of this process is our 8k fiber laser from Mazak, which has been instrumental since it's installation in August of 2021. Bringing the laser into our shop 2021   Installing our laser and automation 2021   As it sits today in 2023 This system is the 8k 3015 Optiplex System from Mazak with Laserflex Load/Unload Automation from Remmert GmbH. It is a h ..read more

Embarking on a road trip is always an adventure, and our journey to Moab and Swingarm City was no exception. Spanning just under 1000 miles, this trip promised rad scenery, nasty mud, and plenty of opportunities for exploration and adventure. With some well-stocked trucks, a thirst for adventure, and a sense of curiosity, we set out on our journey, eager to see what lay ahead on the open road and trails.  The Road To Moab, Utah What was supposed to be a beautiful, clear sky Colorado day, turned out to be the opposite (very typical for Colorado). We were welcomed with some snow, clouds and ..read more

Our Animas camper racks offer a variety of different solutions for Tacoma owners looking to add additional storage space in front of their truck-bed camper overhang. We have four different options to select from and it can be difficult to find the correct one with how many campers are available on the market.  We typically recommend that customers use the following diagrams to select their Animas. The best frame of reference is to look at your campers overhang position in relationship to back of the front doors.  These racks are the perfect option fill the void in front of your tru ..read more

If you have ever been to Moab, you are no stranger to how great the wheeling is. Arguably some of the best wheeling in the western states. We at Sherpa find ourselves out their all too often, whether its for a weekend trip or a whole week of camping and wheeling. Out of all the trails in Moab, one of our new found loves is Cliff Hanger. This trail is rated a 4.5/5 as far as difficulty so it is definitely not a walk in the park. Being one of the harder trails, the trail traffic is a lot lower which makes for a great day, but there are a ton of mountain bikers. Cliff Hanger provides you with a ..read more

The Sherpa Bed Rack System is Born It is no doubt that bed racks are an amazing addition to any off-road or overland pickup alongside a quality roof rack system. Sherpa wanted to carry the knowledge of their tried and true rack systems into a modular bed rack that cultivates the same confidence-inducing storage on your truck.  Crafted with the same stout 1/4" aluminum and stainless hardware our roof racks are built from we have been designing and testing this system over the last year. With many iterations, we have finally come close to the final version of this beastly bed rack ..read more