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DIY Bed Stiffeners?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MolonLabeTaco, Dec 16, 2018.

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  1. Jun 18, 2023 at 9:30 PM
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    I was shopping for bed stiffeners and noticed some appear to have something like a 10 deg angle on them while others are 90 degrees... both have Amazon saying they fit my 2006 Taco- i feel like I'm taking crazy pills here lol. Which should i buy? Any suggestions welcome. Ultimately I plan to put an open rack and RTT and prefer not to have my bed blocked by any diagonal brace. The less tailgate access obstruction kinda the better imo. Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Jun 18, 2023 at 9:35 PM
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    I made my own. here’s a video of all the reinforcements and stiffeners. I record in spanish but numbers are the same. CC should work

    https://youtu.be/BEP1VB3FbPk
     
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  3. Jun 19, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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    I like the ones you made Ricardo. Hadn't seen the other brackets for the front end cab side. Interesting. I get my truck back today so I'll just see if its a 90 deg or not. Thanks again!
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2023 at 5:22 PM
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    Glad you like them. Let me know if you need any other info. Cheers!
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Super easy to make with just flat stock

    First set I ever made, even got them powder coated

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    Or you could go fancy too

    20230601_165120.jpg

    20230613_224028.jpg
     
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  6. Jun 19, 2023 at 5:33 PM
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    Superb :fistbump:
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2023 at 6:18 PM
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    Orale bro :fistbump:
     
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    would you share the drawing fancy ones ?
     
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  9. Jun 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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    Man that was +2 years ago

    I just drew an L, and added tabs with relief cuts for bending it
     
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  10. Jun 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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    Yep, just got myself a taco, little behind in time. ok np
     
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  11. Jun 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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    No worries

    Normally I share a lot of DXF that I've created myself, but certain items I just have to keep to myself

    Hope you understand!
     
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