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Bedside Bottle Opener hardware

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Av8er, Sep 14, 2012.

  1. Sep 4, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    Siblue

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    I drilled a smaller pilot hole first then mounted with stainless screws. Still holds up today.
    @Arailt
     
  2. Sep 4, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    Arailt

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    Thanks, guys. :thumbsup:
     
  3. Oct 21, 2015 at 1:13 AM
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  4. Oct 21, 2015 at 4:18 AM
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    I mounted to the composite bed so that it would be a little more tucked out of the way. Also I did not want to worry about rust (though it sounds like others have not had issues). Anyways, for mounting to the bed I bought stainless fine thread bolts, lock nuts, and large washers. I drilled the holes kind of small and had to work to thread the bolts in and was surprised at how sturdy it was without the nut/washer. Especially with fine threads! I put the rest of the hardware on anyways because I had it. However, if you wanted to try self tappers that would hold up to opener use just fine. I would only be worried about damage if something heavy in the bed banged into the opener.

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  5. Dec 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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    I thought this MOD was funny, so got it done today. I have had the truck 3 weeks.
    Dealers pic.
     
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  6. Feb 4, 2016 at 10:04 PM
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    Looks great. How did you get access behind the panel to attach the hardware?
     
  7. May 20, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    I did this same thing and regret it kinda. Its at a weird angle and whenever I open a beer...the damn beer explodes beer all over the place. I'm gonna have to JB weld the holes and spray it to relocate my bottle opener. Kind of a bummer. C'est la vie.
     
  8. Jul 30, 2016 at 5:19 PM
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    and the #1 tool in, err on the bed toolbox is...

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  9. Feb 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Ayeeeeeee

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  10. Apr 12, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    @At The Helm Made one on each side of his wheel chock tie down system. So all I have to do is reach over the bed by the tie down and there it is...
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    Be Safe All,

    Dan
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    What is it about bottle openers haha! Ok, I do admit I like the idea of one on my truck bed.
     
  13. Apr 12, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Just installed mine

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  15. Aug 19, 2020 at 5:16 AM
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    Ranch cap w/ rhinorack bars, 5100s, Deaver AAL, 2” front receiver, Matt Gecko bedlights, yadda yadda…
    This is why I love this site. An 8 page thread on bottle openers!
     
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  16. Aug 19, 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    I’ve got a Yeti opener in my tailgate, and a big rare earth magnet stuck on the back side down below to catch the bottle caps!
     
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  17. Aug 19, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    it’s also available in “lighted version”
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  18. Aug 20, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    Self tappers?
     
  19. Aug 23, 2020 at 11:27 PM
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    yessuh...need to do this mod!
     
  20. Aug 24, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    Love it. Adding to to do list.
     

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