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3rd Gen tailgate mat question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dkessinger, Sep 3, 2021.

  1. Sep 3, 2021 at 9:29 PM
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    dkessinger

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    I put a rubber tailgate mat on my 2021 Tacoma. After install I notice there is a gap of abpout 1/4 inch and the tailgate is not closing tight. I can't open it so it is latching correctly but there is a gap and the tailgate moves freely about 1/4 inch. Any ideas/
     
  2. Sep 3, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Take the tailgate mat off/out, does it close correctly?
     
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  3. Sep 3, 2021 at 10:19 PM
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    TRD-Troll

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    OEM Mat?
     
  4. Sep 3, 2021 at 10:20 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Who makes a oem tailgate mat?
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2021 at 10:21 PM
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    TRD-Troll

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    Oh read that as bed mat.
     
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  6. Sep 4, 2021 at 7:17 AM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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    Some aftermarket tailgate inner hatch panels cause the tailgate not to close properly because they make things too thick at the rubber bumper that is on the bed side of the truck. You might want to look and see if that is the problem. If you need a picture of the bumper I'm talking about let me know.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    JJ Diablo

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    You may have to trim or realign the mat to get the correct clearance.
     

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