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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Whitetacomacalifornia, Feb 4, 2020.

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Feb 4, 2020 at 6:45 PM

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Hey guys I built a bed cage and just wanted to share it with you all and any feed back would be great! Thanks!

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The title put something entirely different in my mind. Something to keep your dogs or kidnapped victims in?

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Does the cage attach to the frame? And you mounted the shocks too high. With the location they are in you will still have a lot of shock shaft left at full bump

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Hey guys I built a bed cage and just wanted to share it with you all and any feed back would be great! Thanks!

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I had a different pucture in my mind as well of what to expect after reading the title.

Looks pretty damn impressive to me

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Whitetacomacalifornia[OP] initial post: ↑

Hey guys I built a bed cage and just wanted to share it with you all and any feed back would be great! Thanks!

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Yes.

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Does the cage attach to the frame? And you mounted the shocks too high. With the location they are in you will still have a lot of shock shaft left at full bump
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Yeah the shocks mount to the bed bolts off the frame. I was going toount the shocks underneath the tube but didn't want the shock to close to the tire when flexing.

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I had a different pucture in my mind as well of what to expect after reading the title.

Looks pretty damn impressive to me
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Thanks. I'm going to throw some paint on it tomorrow and see how she holds up. Still need to do limit straps and extended brake lines

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Yeah the shocks mount to the bed bolts off the frame. I was going toount the shocks underneath the tube but didn't want the shock to close to the tire when flexing.
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Sweet, on the bright side the shocks are mounted in the perfect spot for a spring under to maximize up travel!

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Sweet, on the bright side the shocks are mounted in the perfect spot for a spring under to maximize up travel!
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Yeah I had that in mind because I plan on doing that next. As far as strength do you think I need any additional tubing anywhere?

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Yeah I had that in mind because I plan on doing that next. As far as strength do you think I need any additional tubing anywhere?
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I personally would have the bedcage welded directly to the frame rather than bolted to the bed bolts but other than that you will be fine

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Woah this is so cool!

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I personally would have the bedcage welded directly to the frame rather than bolted to the bed bolts but other than that you will be fine
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I may add a additional mount to the side of the frame. Thanks for the input!

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I love this setup. Minimal space being taken up in the bed. My only gripe is the crap that gets though the shock cut out holes. I am thinking of getting a big rubber boot(similar to a ways accordion cover)

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Twins!
I love this setup. Minimal space being taken up in the bed. My only gripe is the crap that gets though the shock cut out holes. I am thinking of getting a big rubber boot(similar to a ways accordion cover)

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I have yet to experience that lol. I can't wait. Wow that bed cage is beautiful. I love how your outside mounts are done and Everything ties together nice. Wish I saw this when I was building mine!

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Hey guys I built a bed cage and just wanted to share it with you all and any feed back would be great! Thanks!

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Is it only bolted to the bed?
If welded, let's see how you welded it to the frame.
Looks good btw.

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Is it only bolted to the bed?
If welded, let's see how you welded it to the frame.
Looks good btw.
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Yes it uses the bed bolts which are mounted to the frame. I wanted to be able to remove the bed cage.

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As I just use my truck as a truck I am wondering what the cage is for? A roll bar?

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As I just use my truck as a truck I am wondering what the cage is for? A roll bar?
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It's basically a mount for big shocks. You could tie a rollbar into it if you wanted to . It also stiffens the chassis a bit

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