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Removing factory trifold tonneau cover and mounting posts

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacomaconvert, Mar 23, 2018.

  1. Mar 23, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    tacomaconvert

    tacomaconvert [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm considering getting a 2016 double cab short bed, it comes with the factory installed trifold tonneau, which personally I don't like that much. It looks like it has mounting posts that stick out from the inside edge of the bed rails that the cover latches to. I couldn't tell if these could be removed or not and the dealer didn't think they could be. Anyone have any idea if they can be/how difficult they would be to remove?
    If they are removeable, I likely will be reselling it, located in upstate NY if anyone wants to buy it..
    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 23, 2018 at 9:22 PM
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    Spackler

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    It's super easy. See the youtube videos.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    zirktaco

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    Its really easy. I traded bed rails with a guy for his tonneau and it took less than 20 minutes to complete the swap.
    Someone would give you a few hundred dollars for that cover and hardware.
     
  4. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    tacomaconvert

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    Got it, thanks...
     
  5. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    Ellswj86

    Ellswj86 Well-Known Member

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    Not to highjack your thread, but I just totalled my 17 with the tonneau cover. I just purchased the same truck in an 18 and the bedrails have no cutouts. Are they scored on the back, or do I need new ones?
     

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