Bed Mat Theft Prevention?

Yes. Someone else with experience mentioned that here. That is just another good reason to do the bolt mod.

 

That is very important for dissimilar metals, like when using aluminum and stainless steel. You should be alright without it if you are using a stainless steel nut and bolt. I used a nylock nut just so I didn't have to use Loctite.

 

My bed Mat in a touchless car wash would get blown out with the air dryer.
it never moved otherwise. Tonneau cover solved that!
Lol

 

Yup, I did. It actually blew out of the truck and landed in the friggin car wash. I had to go fetch it at 4:30 am in the cold morning air while on my way to work. I did the 'bolt mod' that weekend.

 

It is good that you though of doing it. You know, it should come with a bolt. It is kind of irresponsible to sell something that does not get securely fastened to the bed.

 

Happened to my buddies 300m, they used chunks of firewood and really messed up the bottom of the car.

 

That's why you need the beachside mod for the bolt mod. Just use silicon bronze hardware. Sure it's expensive, but you're protecting your bed mat investment AND avoiding rust!

https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/1-4-20-silicon-bronze-hex-tap-bolts/1904-002.htm

 

Stainless hardware galls fairly easy and once stainless is galled, it is basiclally welded together. So anti-seize is a must on stainless. It's cheep insurance.
Stainless Steel Galling and Its Causes | RG Group (rg-group.com)

 

Wow. I bet over half the population can't physically carry the 80lb mat. Yet, it's a high theft item, being compared to rims. This thread is the gift that keeps giving.

 

Won’t work. This has to hold the bed mat down. We can settle for nothing less than Grade 8 hardware.

 

Interesting....I install windows and doors and was more referring to the stainless in those applications. Within a few months the stainless in those start to rust pretty bad depending on how long the window stays open.

 

Drive around with garbage ( drink cups, branches, mulch, cardboard) in your bed... that will discourage theft. Mine is in my driveway since on this truck I have a CargoXL bedslide

 

Jesus that is infuriating. Hope karma catches up to them

 

18 page troll thread

 

Cant believe this is still going lmao

 

Damn it, I don’t remember if I locked up my bed mat last night. Now I have to walk outside in my underwear in freezing weather to check.

 

hahahahahahahaha

 

Drilling a hole to attach a cable that would lock to a bed tie-down should be more than adequate!

 

Quick question... does Toyota warranty cover if my bed mat is stolen? I’ve called the dealer 200 times without a response.

 

I can't believe this is a question let alone 19 pages long, lol!