New here....just picked up an 08 ...

Hey everyone,

Justs sold my 02 Ford lightning that I have owned since new (I am 44) and I am picking up a new 08 double cab Tacoma Pre-Runner with the rugged trail package this weekend.

Couple questions....

1) Anyone know if two full size dirt bikes will fit in the bed (with tail gate down of course.....I am concerned about the width here. Also, are the sliding bed hooks/rails strong enough for tieing down bikes?

2) The stereo kinda sucks - is a speaker replacement a big step up? Can the head unit be replaced without major mods and will it affect keyless entry, etc.....

Sorry for all the questions.....

 

Welcome to TW

1. I've seen 2 dirtbikes in the back of a shortbed DC before.
2. Pretty easy to replace. Lots of guys have done it.

 

Thanks all!

 

welcome. try http://shop.*********.com/main.sc for the radio parts you need. the clamps on the rails are pretty strong i wouldnt worry about it. two bike should fit with no problems. i put my gsxr in my truck with no fear or the clamps breaking.

 

Ok cool...good to know!

 

Welcome to TW!!

Where at in Indiana you located??

 

Oh it'll fit just fine. There's a thread already on here about tying down two dirtbikes, I can't find it now, but its here. Here's a photo for proof that bikes will fit. Welcome to TW

 

here is a taco with some dirtbikes in the back.its intheblood fromcustomtacos.com.
i am too lazy to download pics http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1447190#post1447190

 

Welcome. While the clamps on the side rails MAY hold up, i wouldn't travel far just using those. Put an extra set of D-rings in the front of the bed and be safe.

 

Munster.....Northwest corner

 

Yeah....thats not two full size bikes though...there's a diff!

 

Here's the link you need to check out.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/17283-how-secure-2-dirt-bikes-08-a.html

Best of luck

 

Thanks...interesting....

I am gonna use the rail mounts like the one guy did and move them up to the front rail. If they are not designed to take the load than shame on Toyota!

 

i haul 2 dirt bikes at a time at least once a week and have never had any problems but i would suggest installing d-rings in the front, i havent done it yet but i just slow down a little the stock thingamabobbers are a little weak and on bumps flex quite a bit

 

I think the rail D-rings are listed for 120lbs. They definitely hold more than that but Toyota likes to hedge there liability...

 

Ok...well, my sons 125 is 200 and my CR500AF is about 230......distribute that load bewteen two rings (for each bike) and it should be good. Plus, your tieing down the bikes and not actually supporting the full load. However.....that being said, D-Rings are good insurance. Can I get these at the dealer?

 

Yep. I think you'll find them cheaper elsewhere but not by much. there are a few threads on cheaper ways to add D-rings to the bed with stuff found at the local hardware or tractor supply store.

 

This is from Toyotas web site for the 09, not sure if those are full size or not.

 

Welcome to TW.....Guess my Harley won't fit.......Honey I need a trailer!!!!!!