**OHIO WHEELIN' & MEET-UP THREAD**

I think that's what I'm going to do. I don't really like the idea of cutting into factory wiring harnesses

 

Ditto. Plus, if I sell the truck I can hang onto the factory one for stock and sell the PnL.

 

I also went another step further and put on of those security brackets on the hinge part of the gate.

 

Have a link for that? I'm not sure if I understand what you mean

 

Gate Keeper Tailgate Protection Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Trucks

Gate Keeper Tailgate Protection Tacoma 2005-2015 Trucks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008D7PHGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IMuEzb0KC7PAM

 

Added to wish list, thanks!

 

There's a guy on here that makes some nice billet clamps for the tailgate. Can't remember who though.

 

That's pretty slick. I'm more worried about the contents of the bed being stolen than the actual tailgate but I might have to pick that up sometime regardless.

 

Let's get some more useless nuts to show up here! I know you Oh Io fellers don't get out much...

 

I built a pseudo sub-floor/platform for the bed of the truck out of treated 3/4" plywood and 2x6s. I'll have to take pics the next time I take it out, but the gist is I cut it to fill the entire bed above the wheel wells. Then I cut it down the middle (tailgate to cab) and added a couple of HD hinges underneath so it will fold in the middle for removal. To keep it from collapsing I added a 2x10ish board on the bottom that flips down that supports both center edges of the platform. To secure it I added two eye bolts on the ends near the outer edges of the tailgate and used a couple of turnbuckle hooks to tighten it down.

The overall purpose is it secures everything underneath so long as I lock my tailgate (enter PnL), but I also use it for hauling full 4x8 sheets of plywood and drywall, it gives me a large shelf for camping (I can store stuff underneath) while I use the platform for sleeping (I have a Bestop so I need something to secure stuff). It is also sturdy enough that I have loaded it down with camping gear, and myself (about 400 lbs total) and it didn't flinch. An unexpected benefit is I was actually seeing slightly better gas mileage as well when my Bestop is off.

 

Oh, this looks pretty sweet.

 

Ya it does, I think presta said something a couple weeks ago..im gonna be at atr the weekend before...i just can't swing it.

 

You should come. Can have as much fun as you want, or break your stuff haha!

 

Haha. I'm a strong maybe. If I can ride around most of the day with the family and then play in some moderate rocks, I think Id have fun. It its all gnarly shit and mud, no thanks lol. Doesn't sound too bad though.

 

Go to the website and then evaluate your "maybe"

 

And get in the thread at least. Jeez

 

oh okaaayyy

 

was planning a trip to RRG next weekend. Sat overnight or just a day trip. Doesn't seem to be much interest right now so might not happen. Let me know if anyone interested.

 

Any of you guys want to buy some relentless fab bed bars? They were originally Roman's. I decided to go a different direction and don't think I'll need these anymore

 

Cab height?