GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

Like @CowboyTaco said, all bed stiffeners are pretty much the same...but different. Primary differences being size/dimensions and various tie down points. Key similarity is they all accomplish the same thing.

I'm still not convinced they're necessary for every joe that loads up a rack or topper. I've got way too many miles with plenty of weight up top on a couple of Tacos with zero issues to say otherwise. That being said, I do run a set.... And only because I too jumped on the BF deal from the guy on here, whose name I can't recall either (TacoDan something or other).

The Total Chaos ones look to be the best design IMHO. Low profile, good added tie down points, and they extend up the bed side higher than others. They also cost a fair amount vs other options.

 

I feel like I mentioned him once before and @BYJOSHCOOK knew who it was.


Not the same guy, but here a TW member who is making and selling them out of Colorado: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/05-18-toyota-tacoma-bed-stiffeners.649887/

 

These are the ones I have and I think they started their company on tacomaworld.

https://athfab.com/product/bedside-reinforcements-tie-downs-for-05-17-toyota-tacoma/


I like a lot of their products and the bed stiffeners work well with the decked and are the same height.

 

I have Rago bed stiffeners. Would highly recommend. I have several of their products as well as ordered all of my Baja lights through them. They’re a top notch company and a pleasure to deal with.

 

When are going to update your profile pic?
Or is it just a reminder of where it all started?

 

Not that it matters since I'm a first gen, but I got the Rago ones as they were the only ones that actually made any for first gens at the time. Plus I got in on the BF deal.

 

I couldn't let it go and kept digging on some of my old posts. Still can't recall or find his name, but his old for sale thread is locked out. Guess he either got the ban hammer for one reason or another, or he asked to have the thread locked.

 

Taco vs Tree, who won?

 

drove when parked?

 

Wonder if the bed is in decent shape?

 

I think the tree jumped outta no where, they're sneaky like that sometimes

It held better than expected, I'm guessing cause of the cap/camper they have though. Passenger fender looks compressed from the weight
https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/40884215?tenant=US&RowNumber=73

 

Damn, I hope there wasn't anyone in there when that tree sprang up.

 

Wheel and tires look good.

@Built2Ride lets get it. Flippac looks questionable but likely ok

 

Same. I thought I had a PM from the guy. Can't find it.

Searched the BF deal thread. Can't find it.

Searched google for every combination of terms I could think of. Can't find it.
- I think the half height one was called "the chubby" or something like that.

I had the same thought. Wheels look good. @Gilmorec61 could use the driveshaft. Might as well grab any other useable parts while we're at it. OEM CV axles seem to be in relatively high demand.

 

That topper might be worth $4-8k by itself. Dammmmmn

 

I am genuinely interested. Admittedly I have zero clue on how to buy such a thing (probably can't not being dealer) or even the cost of transport to GA

 

Perhaps Tttacodan

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-but-thread-disappeared-what-happened.704126/

 

Exactly. Retails for $12+

 

I just read an article that mentioned employers could require proof of vaccination to return to work. Not sure how legitimate it is, but it was a reasonably well known website.

Is there some secret society that I need to join?

 

You can sign up and make an account on that website without having to be a dealer. I can also send you a code to give you a free $50 towards your first winning bid. It would be a bitch to transport though...but theres so many other Tacomas in way better shape for sale on there rn, granted none have a topper like this on it