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What is this part called in my truck bed?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Connecticut_Tacoma, Dec 29, 2017.

  1. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    Connecticut_Tacoma

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    Hi. So I've had my 2016 TRD Sport for about a year now and I love it. I purchased it used after someone couldn't afford the lease payments. Anyway, this one part in the bed has some paint scratched off from something so wondering what it's called. Would this be easy to change? I do my own oil changes and recently installed my own aftermarket exhaust so I do have basic wrench turning knowledge. Thank you.
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  2. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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  3. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    Nope, you're looking at it right. It's called the Truck Bed Header Rail and can grab one off amazon for $50.
     
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    Head Rail? Is that what you are talking about? Deck Rail System? Header?
     
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    Awesome, that Amazon part looks to be it. Thanks for your help guys. Love this forum.
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    Thanks. I have no idea what that rail is even there for lol
     
  9. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:23 AM
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  10. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    Whoah! Nice...thank you.
     
  11. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  12. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    I don't think you guys are on the same page here.

    The original picture provided by the OP looks to be the cap part of the cab side of the bed. And the same part that @ExtraHardTaco posted a replacement part for.

    The part suggested for $50 at Amazon is the tie down rail part that is not a factory installed item for the Gen 3 trucks, like it was for the Gen 2 trucks.
    We only got the rail parts for the sides of the bed.

    Just saying!
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    Might be... awkward :bananadead:
     
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    I was about to mention the same thing.
     
  15. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    I think your best bet is asking the dealer about the part and getting their part number. Neither of the links posted look like the part you are wanting to replace.
     
  16. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    OEM cleat rail goes under the one that OP pictured in first post. if he orders the Amazon part he is not getting what he wants.
     
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  17. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:02 AM
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    I just used a couple quick fists with a DIY mounting bracket I made from parts from the hardware store.

    That's my bad - whoops!
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    @jvill4 you had an extra? But I think you sold it. Any change you have a picture of it?
     
  19. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    Ok thanks again. I haven't ordered anything yet.
     
  20. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    The OP needs the top piece
     

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