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Bed Mat Theft Prevention?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tractorfarmer123, Jan 7, 2021.

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  1. Jan 24, 2021 at 9:38 AM
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    rev25sharp

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    I am gonna be honest. Take this mod all the way, go electric! Maybe even auto unlock for removing the mat. Like tie it in to the tailgate. I'm getting kinda excited just thinking of the possibilities
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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  3. Jan 24, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    You think anyone would be interested if KTJO 4x4 put this as a pre-order to be delivered in 18-36 months?
     
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  6. Jan 24, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Who is ktjo and what do they have to do with the bed mat mod?
     
  7. Jan 24, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    I just did this mod and sure as shit I hit my head on the drivers side grab handle because the side curtain airbag couldn't deploy. I smell lawsuit!
     
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  8. Jan 24, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    A 19 page thread on bed mat theft prevention and yet we make fun of Ridgeline owners.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2021 at 10:57 PM
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    Yes. Thank you for asking. I want to install a dash cam, but I don't know how to run the cable. I don't have the fancy rearview mirror, so I can't just plug in the mini garmin one. But other than that, I am trying to not spend too much on aftermarket parts yet. It is nice to have a new truck though.
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2021 at 10:58 PM
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    What we found out is the bolt mod works and is very clean. It uses the center drain hole.
     
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  11. Jan 24, 2021 at 11:01 PM
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    That could be a good idea. If you do the bolt mod then you need 2 people to get the bolt off.
     
  12. Jan 24, 2021 at 11:02 PM
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    Prob
    Probably not. And it is just at the price where it would be expensive to replace, but not enough to make an insurance claim.
     
  13. Jan 25, 2021 at 12:53 AM
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    hey man coinincidentally I just got a ticket for not having my bed mat secured. How would I got about fighting it?
     
  14. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:10 AM
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    Maybe just roll it up and take it with you whenever you go inside.
     
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    watch someone open this thread 5 years from now and instantly see poop everywhere
     
  18. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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    Anywhere and everywhere.
    Better safe than sorry. :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:40 AM
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    I know from experience that this is the only thing that prevents me from stealing truck bed mats.
    I usually have another member of the crew with me, so no matter the bolt, we can defeat it.
    We carry around a small pressure washer so dealing with poo is no issue either. We typically find that it’s fake poo anyway.
    The reward is far too great in this business. Our bed mat empire will not be brought down by some poo.
    But when we stumble upon one where the owner has spray painted a giant penis onto it? Nah man, nah. In that instance, we move on.

    BIG UP TRUCK MAT MASSIVE. We will never die.
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    try stealing my bed mat now

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