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Installed D-Rings in the Bed (Pics)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Neubs, Feb 27, 2009.

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  1. May 6, 2010 at 8:47 PM
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    I put in some Toyota rings in the bed today. This was a handy guide and should prove useful down the road. I'm getting tempted to add some more to the side rails like gjbonner did.

    Praise to TW for good info.
     
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  2. May 7, 2010 at 5:45 AM
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    Shaved mud flaps, Extra 4 D-rings in bed

    Alas, me thinks thou hast a few too many D-rings ;) lol.
     
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  3. May 7, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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    Hahaha thats funny, I did the exact same thing! I ordered 4 sets of 5, so now I have a box full of 20 of these things lol!
     
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  4. May 7, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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    Yep 4 sets of 5! they must get a few Taco guys with that one! So maybe i got not one but a couple too many...I'll never be out of an anchor point hahahaha.
     
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  5. May 8, 2010 at 4:04 PM
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    Just did mine last night. I used the "cheap-o" one and think they look great and feel stronger than the (2) OEM ones. I couldn't find my dremel and tried a bigger grinding bit, but ended up using a hand file for the ridges and it worked out very well.


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  6. May 10, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    damn, i need a T-55 socket. thought i had one.
     
    aficianado, May 10, 2010
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  7. May 10, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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    Going to get myself one tomorrow. My rings came in last week. Can't wait!


    ETA: I decided to make this my late night project. Unfortunately, neither Lowes, Home Depot nor Sears had the T-55!
    Really upset now. :(
     
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  8. May 10, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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    I seen walmart had a set that went up to 55. check em out.
     
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  9. May 10, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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    On my way!

    GOT IT! They had a Stanley set that included T-55 for $23 I think. Sweet. Got a Dremel too lol

    and 20 minutes later, the mod #3 is in! (#1: Paint grill emblem black, #2: led interior lights)
    I can go to sleep now. Thanks gjbonner! Rep given!
     
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  10. May 10, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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    Aren't the bolts stainless steel? Just wondering if you need to prep them with something after grinding the rings down. Did you paint it just for looks?
     
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  11. May 10, 2010 at 7:37 PM
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    I painted for looks and like to keep metal covered if at all possible.
     
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    I paid $3 at Advance Auto or Auto Zone - don't remember which but both have them.
     
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  13. May 10, 2010 at 8:21 PM
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    my SEARS had a lone T-55, in the LISLE area. $4.50. i'll tackle it tomorrow.
     
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  14. May 11, 2010 at 6:25 PM
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    I bought a T-55 at PepBoys for $5, but before I could use it, I found a complete set at Harbor Freight for under $10.
     
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  15. May 29, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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    For those that have done this mod, has anyone experienced any problems since? have the bolts come loose after grinding them to make room for the d-rings?
     
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  16. May 30, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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    No, not at all. If you torque the bed bolts back down to spec (55-60 ft-lbs) they have no more chance of coming loose than they do from the factory. The rings you grind off are up near the head of the bolt in order to remove the factory washer. You don't touch the threads of the bolt that are used to secure the bed to the frame. See "Step 4" back on page one of this thread.

    Step4: Use Dremel to grind down rings below washer (this must be done to remove washer)
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  17. May 30, 2010 at 9:36 AM
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    No problems at all.
     
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  18. May 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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  19. Jun 15, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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    Hi guys,

    Has anyone of you had a hard time unscrewing the bed bolts?

    Thanks!!
     
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  20. Jun 15, 2010 at 2:11 PM
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    Not at all with a breaker bar.
     
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