Best choices for bed stiffeners

What is everyone using for bed stiffeners? Looking to purchase a pair but want to see which one is recommended.

 

I went with the Cali Raised ones because they have a solid section of metal in the corner where the load is going. The price was great also.

My installation pics:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-stiffeners-99-99.535627/page-4#post-17379770

 

i went with Total Chaos because of the contoured fit against the bed at the top (different from Cali and some others), and because i liked the way the holes are on it.

 

Here are the TOTAL CHAOS Bed Stiffeners for your Tacoma

US Patent #D820,180 S


Toyota Tacoma - Bed Stiffeners

• 3/16 mild steel laser cut brackets use existing factory holes. Drilling is required for installation.
• Rear sheet metal channels crack over time. Reinforce factory rear bed channels at the tail gate that are known to tear with added camper shell weight, bed racks and off road use.
• Ideal for any Tacoma that wants to prevent bed flex.
• Includes all grade 8 mounting hardware and install instructions and powder coated brackets.
• 6 eyelet tabs are designed to offer additional cargo strapping points to secure your gear during transit. An additional flat tab is also supplied to both sides to install a Buggy Whip / CB Antenna / Collision or Cargo Light.
• No load ratings are implied.
• US Patent #D820,180 S

Let us know if you have any questions!

TOTAL CHAOS
WWW.CHAOSFAB.COM

 

I did the Total Chaos, too.......very easy to install and corrected the 1/4" splaying out at the top on each side.

 

Went with Cali-Raised since it was thicker.

 

Total Chaos for my Tacoma:

 

Damn, that was quick
You guys don’t miss a beat

 

TIL- TC’s stiffeners are patented..

 

Total chaos, they fit like a glove

 

I went with Cali Raised. Powder coated and thick. Easy to install and work great. Can’t go wrong with any of the above options though!

 

We aim to be quick

 

Go with Total Chaos. Clearly their customer service game is strong!

 

Here is how the Cali Raised look:

 

total chaos too

 

You’d find 2 main comparative styles:
TC
Bentrodder’s (edit: never mind on these looks like he’s not making them anymore...)

And:
AttheHelm’s
Cali-raised

And some others include:
Rago fab
Leitner design

And let’s not pretend Cali’s aren’t yet another copycat fab product. They have their differences from AttheHelm but form factor is relatively close. This would be a price difference decision mostly.

You can buy what’s cheapest or whichever you think looks best. Personally I like the TC’s/bentrodder style.

Leitner doesn’t tie in near as far as the others to the base of the bed.

 

Judging by the pics it looks like the TC ones are more flush and less likely to get in the way of sliding things in and out.
Might have to look into these.
Not sure there necessary but doesn't hurt to be proactive.

 

Can I ask what this actually accomplishes?

 

The need for this is?

 

Subd