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What is this for and why is it rusty!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoCrush22, Jul 29, 2022.

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  1. Jul 29, 2022 at 6:41 AM
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    Pair of threaded holes the right one is rusty. Top section of bed next to the cab. Maybe for factory tonneau cover or other accessory? I know I can clean it up but I've only had it a month. Maybe I can find a plastic bolt to fit to keep out water until I buy a cover. :confused:

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  2. Jul 29, 2022 at 6:44 AM
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    Yes, those are the mounting holes for the "locating pin" for the OEM tonneau cover. They're rusty because they're ferrous metal and have been exposed to moisture.
     
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  3. Jul 29, 2022 at 6:56 AM
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    Edit. Apologies. I was looking at something else. Tonneau cover mount it is. Thanks for all who pointed out my error.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2022 at 6:57 AM
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    Thanks. Yeah if it stops raining that will be my project today.
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    Yeah I'm super industrious like that.
     
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    I'm gonna check my oil, or at least get the hood propped up. I've done it before, and that thing is friggin' heavy.
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    This. They are not for the front rail as someone else said. Front rail attaches where you see the torx head screw just below the two you’re talking about.
     
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    This is incorrect. As @tirediron mentioned above, the 2 holes referenced in the pic the OP posted are for the OEM tonneau cover. The front rail mounts using the lower row of holes.
     
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    Actually... the mounting holes for the tonneau cover center pin or 'datum' in Toyota speak:
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    put a little "never-seez" on a couple of button head screws and put in those holes.
     
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    Wrong.
     
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    Do what i do on any threaded bolt holes exposed to the weather...spray them with a shot of cosmoline.
     
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    I also put a little WD-40 in mine using a Q-Tip. 2 years later and the rust has not returned.
     
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    1st it was the Tundra waste gate problem, now this. What is going on over at Toyota? They don't build them like they use to!
     
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  18. Jul 29, 2022 at 11:56 AM
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    Yes . Im incorrect. not a good idea to speed thru posts. Thanks for the correction
     
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    Apologies, I jumbled up my pics , as I was thinking about something else.. it absolutely is the mount location for the OE cover , not the bed rail . I should know better since my last Tacoma had the OE cover with that bracket.

    Either way, WD40 lasts me @ 12 mos , or someone also mentioned a Cosmoline type protectant which may last even longer. I figured most people have WD in their garage.
     
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    Cleaned out the holes and found these in my hoard. Fit perfect and have another set of ties even if they are a bit delicate. This is why I don't throw stuff like that away. I'll just pull them out every so often and re apply wd-40 or similar. Thanks all. Whew I'm worn out from all that work!

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