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Camper shell gets loose

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Maurice365, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Maurice365

    Maurice365 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I installed kv voodoo bed rails and recently installed a hard top. I am using brackets like the ones on the best top.
    tacoma rails.jpg
    The issue I am having is while off roading. Washboard roads and bed flex while crawling keep loosening the brackets and the camper will slide. I have been lucky and have not lost the camper but I can't keep it on without making sure this will be tight. Headed out next weekend and I need to have the camper ready for sleeping in the snow. What other means have you used on your rig to keep your camper german specced, gutentight?

    EDIT: The threads are not backing out they will vibrate all the way until they fall out of the bed rails.

    TIA for the input.
     
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  2. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Steves104x4

    Steves104x4 Well-Known Member

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Try a little lock tight blue threadlocker
     
  3. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    Maurice365

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    Tried that already. I thought they were backing out and then falling out. But the threads are not backing out. They will vibrate all the way until they fall out of the bed rails.
     
  4. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    You're saying they vibrate/slide all the way to the end of the rails and then pop out?

    If so then you probably need to to tighten them more
     
  5. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    fxntime

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    Put a lock, clip or pin in your rails so they can't walk out.
     

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