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Bed Stiffeners Install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Retired_LEO, Apr 19, 2024.

  1. Apr 19, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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    I'm shopping for a bed rack and RTT. I've decided to install bed stiffeners too. So my question is would it be best to install the stiffeners prior to the rack or does it not matter?
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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    Depends on the rack, but typically it doesn't matter.
     
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    Do not wait years with large loads on the rack, but 1 month wait probably will not kill the bed.
     
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    Unless you need the racks immediately for use and are in a rush...why not install the Bed Stiffeners first? Just one less thing to potentially forget about later.

    Just my $0.02.
     
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    Id do stiffeners 1st

    Seems it would make it easier to insure everything was squared up when it was unladen
     
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