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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bamfupinya, May 22, 2017.

  1. May 22, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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    bamfupinya

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    What are the two screw holes located in the center of the front wall of the bed of the truck below the slider window for on the 2017's? See attached.14954877993981240810571.jpg
     
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  2. May 22, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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    3rd bed rail. Higher trim tundras come with a rail in that spot.
     
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  3. May 22, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Bed Rail mounts from 2nd gen work here
     
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  4. May 22, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    The centering support bracket for the OEM tonneau cover goes there.
    20170506_143718.jpg
     
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  5. May 22, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    The rail is mounted with just two screws? I thought the holes below the two in the original photo were for bed rails no? As there are 5 torx screws that run below these two screws where i thought the bed rail would attach.14954880266062001716547.jpg
     
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  6. May 22, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    For an OEM tonneau cover.
     
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  7. May 22, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Correct. The torx bolts are for the bed rail.
     
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  8. May 22, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Ahhh that makes more sense to me. Thank you kind sir!
     
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  9. May 22, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    Doh, ya its for the OEM tonneau cover lineup. Below is the torx.
     
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  10. May 22, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    Do they howl with a crosswind ?
     
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    OEM tonneau cover alignment pin.
     
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  12. May 22, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    ^^^^ this guy knows. He's been researching the crap out of the factory tonneau.
     
  13. May 22, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    They were used for my Roll n Lock tonneau cover ...
     
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  14. May 22, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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    Haha, yep, finally got it done yesterday.
     
  15. May 22, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    I actually have two extra of the screws that go in there if you want them.
     
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    What else can we mod to fit in that SOB? Fishing pole holder? Flag holder?
     
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  17. May 22, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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    I like where your head's at!
     
  18. May 22, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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    Turret mount for a varmint rifle
     
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