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Front bed rail

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dbayarea, Oct 16, 2016.

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  1. Oct 18, 2016 at 7:19 PM
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    ajsabra

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    Mine works fine with my OEM Tonneau I took the rail off my 2006 before I traded it in.
     
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  2. Nov 26, 2016 at 6:16 PM
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    I just got a new 3rd gen Tacoma and i would like to install this front rail, how did you install it? did you have to do any drilling? Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail
    $56 Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DWVN9CK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ApKoyb1RZ4CBY


    So this is the front rail? And it fits fine with 3rd gen Tacoma with Tonneau cover? Mine is Extang Solid fold 2.0 on DCLBOR
     
    007TRUCK, Nov 26, 2016
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  4. Nov 26, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    No drilling required. Just unscrew and replace new bedrail
     
    Ducman4x4, Nov 26, 2016
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  5. Nov 26, 2016 at 8:34 PM
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    Mine went from an 09 to the 17, no issues at all. Would never have known it was not there until I went to use it, thanks TW for informing me.
     
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  6. Nov 26, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    Glad I stumbled across this. My 2008 Tacoma had the front rail, and the 2017 doesn't. Ordered!
     
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  7. Nov 26, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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    Anybody know if this works from all gen 2s? I'll swap out from my 2005 Prerunner to the 2017 if it does...
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2016 at 5:38 AM
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    From what I understand yes. Took mine from a 09
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2016 at 4:41 AM
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    Check pricing with your local dealer. Mine was several dollars cheaper than that Amazon product listing.

    It fits with with the OEM tonneau cover. I don't know how the Extang is mounted so I can't say anything regarding that particular cover.
     
    gpb, Nov 28, 2016
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  10. Nov 28, 2016 at 6:03 AM
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    Yes, the front rail for the 3rd gen is the exact same part used for the 2nd gen. There should be no drilling involved, just unscrew the existing bolts that are already there. They use a torx 30 head. Be careful not to strip the bolts. They are on there pretty tight, and I almost stripped one.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:14 AM
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    I managed to strip one of the bolts when I put the weatherstripping on for my tonneau. Anybody got a link or a part number where I could buy them?
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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    I pulled the rail from my 2007 Taco and stuck it on my '16. It's the same part.

    SB
     
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  13. Nov 28, 2016 at 8:13 AM
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    I stripped the head–not the threads–in one of mine. I ran down to the hardware store and bought a stainless metric bolt. I don't recall the size.

    SB
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    Sorry to bump an old thread but...for those of you that installed the header rail, do the nuts on the bed stay in place when you back out the bolts. I shined flashlight back there, it doesn't look like the nuts are being held in place by anything and i'm concerned that I wont be able to hold them in place when threading the bolts back in. Thanks in advance!
     
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  15. Aug 13, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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    I had no issues installing the one from my old 2015 onto my 2017
     
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  16. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    ...stuff
    Nuts won’t go anyway where. I installed and removed the front rail multiple times, never had an issue.
     
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  17. Aug 14, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    Thanks everyone!
     
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  18. Sep 5, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    Fr pass door handle replace, Tyger step rails and soft bed cover, DDSS3 fogs, TRD skid, OR front tow hook, SokieTech hood struts, fr seat covers (neoprene), metal oil filter housing, magnetic oil plug, Cyclone under hood lights, Blue Sea Systems 5025 Fuse Block ST Blade 6 Circuit with Ground and Cover, Blue Sea Systems 60A DC Panel Mount circuit breaker.
    Installed the rail (
    $56 PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail
    PT278-35100-BH) and found the RockyMounts DriveShaft Track Locking Thru-Axle Mount wouldn't mount flush. Noticed the upper bed rail (square cross section; 65409-04010) mount isn't symmetrical so I took the rails off, flipped the upper bed rail around, and installed the rails again. The rail (PT278-35100-BH) now sits "proud" of the top rail and the RockyMount installs / functions as expected.
     
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  19. Mar 31, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    Old thread, but useful. Have a replacement oem bedhead rail coming, mounting it on an 18 Sport, mounting maxtrax carrier mount as well this weekend (assuming everything g arrives on time).

    Every website that sells the bed Head rails claims they won't fit 3rd gen tacos, every thread on every forum says they will. TW ftw.

    Edit: it fits like a glove


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  20. Sep 12, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    The dealership was $10 cheaper than Amazon ($45).

    Thank you for the part number, the dealership needed that since 2019 doesn't recognize that bar.

    The torx 30's are tough to get off but they come, and the stock bolts are plenty long enough to put the front rail on.

    Factory tri fold tonneau fits finefand the little support piece on the front of the bed doesn't interfere with the rail.
     
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