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Hack for older Tacoma lovers....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Crow Horse, Dec 15, 2019.

  1. Dec 15, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    Crow Horse

    Crow Horse [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This isn't earth shattering, but it might help some of the senior Tacoma lovers. I'm up there in years and just coming off the heels of my 3rd knee surgery. I found that it was very difficult if not impossible for me to access items that were in the front of the bed. Being that my mobility is impaired, this hack works a treat. I use a drag hook (36") to reach in the bed to grab and drag items to the tailgate. They are easy to make or they can be purchased at reasonable prices. I added some plastic conduit on the hook side as to not damage items.....
    Drag Hook 001.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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    Armed in Utah

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    Kool idea....
     
  3. Dec 16, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    jbrnigan

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    A boat hook on telescoping handle
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    Larzzzz

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    Aux back up lights, Bed lights, Re-located trailer plug, Good dooby, a.k.a. jumper cable mod, Heated seats, back up camera,
    Or a steel rake.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    rmorse

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    Or drive fast in reverse and then slam on the brakes.
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    Crow Horse

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    That's precisely why we can't have anything nice.....
     
  7. Dec 16, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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    DRP6833

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    ...or a hoe (insert comment about having her crawl into the bed here).
     
  8. Dec 16, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Larzzzz

    Larzzzz Grande' Ricardo

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    Aux back up lights, Bed lights, Re-located trailer plug, Good dooby, a.k.a. jumper cable mod, Heated seats, back up camera,
    Nope, not going to do it. I have no desire to go to banned camp.
     
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