2014 vs. 2015 bed size

Don't know if this is the place for this topic, so please advise.

I have a brand new 2015 access cab TRD Sport.
I'm looking at Tonneau covers for it and all the mfgs. specify their products for the 2014 models but not the 2015.
Is there a difference in bed design or will a cover specified for a 2014 Tacoma access cab fit my 20015?

 

You'll be fine looking at the 2014 stuff. Same.

 

Bed sizes have been the same since 2005.

 

Sadly

 

How about 07 Access cab & 2012 Access cab are they the same looking at a Leer camper shell off the 07

 

Well, since January 2005 or 2005 model year? The current generation came out in 2004 as a 2005 model, so concerning parts, one might see 2nd generation stuff with "September 2004" as a build date.

"Since 2005" gives the false impression the bed size was last changed back in '05 and that early production 2nd gen. Tacomas from late 2004 may be different.

 

REALLY??? Who goes by a build date.

 

wuuuuuuut

 

2nd gen tacoma beds HAVE NOT changed. If you want to be technical

 

^^^ lmao what they said

 

Yeah, you should be fine.

 

Huh?! When you look for parts, it doesn't ask what year your truck was built....it asks for what year your truck is. So I stand by what I said.

 

I don't think that Tacoma beds have changed, but I do believe that 2015 Tundras have.

When I bought my LEER for my 2014 there was a discussion about this. I don't think that the actual size changed, but that little overhang that the new tailgate has would make a difference for a cap door. They were debating whether the Tacoma tailgate was changing too.

 

It's the same size.

 

Well, much of the industry actually does that in conjunction with model years, as you can have a 2015 model that's been out since this past January and yet have later changes made within the same model year (10/2014).

You will not see someone factually claim on that same model "Yeah, we last made that part in 2015", when it stopped production earlier in Oct. 2014. If I need that person to clarify if they meant in 2015 or for the 2015 model, they need to be more concise. If you don't see it that way, that's that and does not invalidate my viewpoint in the least.

I'm never said he was entirely wrong, but that the 2G Tacoma was out prior to 2005 anyway. My point was his wording, as that is similar to how people keep confusing whether or not the 3rd gen is out next year (2015 as a 2016 model) or in 2016. In that example, it's the former, but just throwing "in/from 2016" gives a different idea. Just basic grammar really.

Of course, that's correct. The bed sizes haven't changed. I never said he was incorrect about the sizes. Just that one couldn't tell if he was specifically saying that the 2nd gen. has been out since 2005 or the "2005 model year". It is misleading to say that anyway, as the 2G has been out a little longer than that, since February 2004 (reached dealer lots a bit later).

They? Who? It was probably incorrect anyway, despite your amusement.

Choosing to look at what I said from a limited viewpoint, may give you the impression I'm talking out of thin air. Some TWers keep screwing up the difference between release/introductory year versus model year or claiming "9 years is nothing", when it's actually a solid 10 and possibly the oldest Toyota model generation. I do have a point anyway.

Wasn't saying you were entirely wrong, as they definitely haven't changed sizes since the '05 model and I'm quite aware of that as well. As for parts going by model year only, I still disagree with that, as it is not entirely true everywhere. Particularly outside of the US/N. Amer. on other Toyota models (Tacoma is N.A.-only), where model years don't really exist and everything is based on build/reg year.

There are some sites in which vehicle parts are differentiated by build date, especially if changes to a part occur within the same model year (ex. 2005 model year part: 09/2004-11/2004 vs 12/2004-07/2005). This definitely isn't the case here though with the 2G bed dimensions anyway, as again, Toyota never even changed anything. (I should remember that is Tacoma World not Toyota World.)

Some other 2005 model year Tacoma parts might easily mirror my example of differing production periods. For that reason, you cannot always just say "since 20XX" without pointing out if you're referring to model year specifically. One wouldn't refer to a 2015-specific show/presentation that starts this October as merely "since 2015" would they? Obviously what I'm talking about is very much unrelated to the discussion at hand, so I'll end it there.

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I do not want to further derail this thread, so that's all I have to say and wish the OP well on finding a tonneau cover. OP, I actually had to substitute 2013 model Tacomas on finding parts for my truck late last year, as some sites were too slow to put up info on the 2014 models or even register them into their system. You're probably experiencing that right now. Best of luck.

 

Wow.

 

Well this turned asinine.

 

Build date can actually be extremely important. There are quite a few vehicles out on the road where the date determines the parts.

Quickest one that comes to my mind is the '99 F250/F350 Superduty. There is an early model (1/99-3/99) and late model (4/99-2004) when it comes to ordering suspension parts. Similar for the '98/'99 7.3L diesels for engine parts.

I spent a few years working with Volvo and GM heavy trucks. Build dates come in to play a lot with brakes, axles, and clutches. Even more fun when parts are specific to a single VIN number.

Working in the parts and accessory industry for just about 15 years now, I have forgotten how many of these scenarios are out there. When someone calls with that specific model, they pop back in the brain. Even totally unrelated questions can help identify the direction to go when looking up a part. I have asked customers about the engine in a truck when they want floor mats or a tonneau cover just to be sure of a particular model.

 

Better than this shit

 

Could be turn into a limo with mods, just a thought