1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Extang Trifecta mounting question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jere, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. Aug 18, 2010 at 4:41 AM
    #1
    Jere

    Jere [OP] Outdoorsman

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2010
    Member:
    #38814
    Messages:
    479
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Chester County, PA
    Vehicle:
    '18 TRD Sport MGM with ARE Cap
    I got my Trifecta from Autoanything yesterday and found it really is as easy as they show to mount it. But I do have a question.

    The front (cab) end hand screw clips fit nicely into the rail, but I can't tighten the T-handle screws because as they get close to tight, they interfere with the rail itself. Extang includes a set of brackets with their cover that attach to the rail and make a perfectly good mounting point, so it was just another 5 minute step to get it installed. I did not have the same issue with the rear (tailgate) attach as they are spring compressed rather than T-handle screw connector.

    Question is; Did you have to use the extra bracket to install your Trifecta on 2010 AC 6-foot bed? Or did you muscle the T-handle past the edge of the rail? Or, did you remove the T-handle and use a wrench?

    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 18, 2010 at 5:12 AM
    #2
    CannondaleMan

    CannondaleMan Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2010
    Member:
    #39702
    Messages:
    35
    Gender:
    Male
    Live Free or Die! God Bless New Hampshire
    Vehicle:
    2010 Speedway Blue Double Cab, Long Bed,
    I just kept turning. No real difficulty with doing so....beyond a little skin off the knuckles and a few choice words slipping out between the lips.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2010 at 6:19 AM
    #3
    snorola

    snorola Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2009
    Member:
    #20292
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Canmore Alberta
    Vehicle:
    06 4x4 Dbl Cab
    SAW 2.0 Coilovers Eibach 14" 650lb springs Camburg UCA's All pro expo springs OME rear shocks All pro front bumper All pro IFS skid All pro sliders SCS f5 matt black rims Lightforce blitz 240's
    i managed to tighten mine by hand... just

    but it gets easier everytime. I have to take my cover off once a week or so for hauling work material and now they unscrew no problem, can get the cover on or off in 30 seconds. I used the brackets front and rear that came in the box.
     
  4. Aug 18, 2010 at 8:18 AM
    #4
    rmd0311

    rmd0311 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2007
    Member:
    #3302
    Messages:
    296
    Gender:
    Male
    Dutchess County, NY
    Vehicle:
    2010 Mag Gray TRD Sport
    I put 5 or six washers in between and its much easier to tighten.
     
  5. Aug 18, 2010 at 8:53 AM
    #5
    Jere

    Jere [OP] Outdoorsman

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2010
    Member:
    #38814
    Messages:
    479
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Chester County, PA
    Vehicle:
    '18 TRD Sport MGM with ARE Cap
    Hey good idea, why didn't I think of that? Maybe I don't do my best thinking upside down and backwards in the dark?
     
  6. Aug 18, 2010 at 9:02 AM
    #6
    kris77

    kris77 Born in the Backwoods

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6480
    Messages:
    1,192
    Gender:
    Male
    West Virginia
    Vehicle:
    08 DC TRD Sport Speedway Blue
    In channel Vent Visors, AVS Bug Shield, Hankook Dynapro RF10 265/70/17
    I dont remember brackets coming with mine. I'll have to check on that. I just hand tightened it. i thought it was a little rough when i put it on, but thats as far as i got with it. It tightened pretty decent.
     
  7. Aug 18, 2010 at 10:07 AM
    #7
    Simon's Mom

    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2007
    Member:
    #1297
    Messages:
    10,171
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Judy or Jude :)
    NEK Island Pond VT
    Vehicle:
    13 TRD OR DC MGM
    Stock for now
    I used the brackets and an addtional nut for each bolt.
     
  8. Aug 18, 2010 at 2:44 PM
    #8
    Jere

    Jere [OP] Outdoorsman

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2010
    Member:
    #38814
    Messages:
    479
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Chester County, PA
    Vehicle:
    '18 TRD Sport MGM with ARE Cap
    Just a couple minutes from box to installed

    P1030008.jpg
    P1030009.jpg
    P1030010.jpg
     

Products Discussed in

To Top