Missing front bed tie down points?

Hey all,

New to the forum. I recently purchased a 2018 Tacoma TRDOR short-bed and noticed that there are no tie down points towards the front of the bed.

Example in thumbnail.

Is this expected? Is there a parts number for these hooks? I've been using the tie down cleats that are attached to the bed rails but that doesn't provide the best security for ratchet straps.

 

I don't think those are factory but I remember seeing those tie downs on a Tacomaholic youtube video.

 

Don't have them on mine. Same concern though. It's perfect for securing cargo from the middle of the bed and not just the floor.

 

I don’t believe any 3rd gen got them. It’s a plastic bed, so depending on where you drill you may need to reinforce the back, and certainly find a way into the rear fender for the bolt. Just find the part# for any tundra / Tacoma that got them.

BTW, my tundra has them in that location, and I hate them. I installed other ones in the base of the bed, far more useful for what I seem to hall.

EDIT
I was wrong above, my 2017 has them. Searching google there are beds with and without them on the 3rd gen. So maybe it’s a trim/model thing

 

100% positive they're factory, came stock on my '12. Either 1) they were stolen while truck sat on the lot (happens with the cleats) B) They decided to do away with them for some reason.

 

I've seen them on '16s...maybe they got rid of them after that.

 

They were on my 13’

 

I think they may only be factory on the 2nd gens, i hadent really noticed it before, but i dont think ive seen many (any?) on 3rd gens.

Edit: I have been disproven below.

 

My 06 doesn't have them...

 

My '17 sport has them but its a long bed

 

They are factory. I had them on mine, not an add on. I haven't even seen a 3rd gen without them.

 

My 17 OR came with em.

 

I have them on my 18 TRD OR short bed...

 

They are only about 2”further down than the rail system, and considering the mounting, the rail would seem a stronger anchor point.

 

My '17 has them.

 

My 2018 has them

 

Could buy these Tslot nuts:
https://www.amazon.com/FlyingAMZ-20..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=3RJFCW29546QX0WF16W4

These Drings:

$15 DC Cargo V-Ring Tie-Down Anchors |4 Pack | 2" Diameter Steel Bolt-on D-Rings for Cargo on Trucks, Pickups, Trailers |Flush Mount Tie-Down Anchor, Replacement for D-Ring Tie-Down w/Plastic Pan Fitting

https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-Car..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=KAQ91P4QG4D3G8WQ3D1F

And these bolts:

$10 Hillman 44018 Stainless Steel Button-Head Socket Cap Screws (3/8"-16 x 1") - 5 pieces , Zinc

https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-4401..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=KAQ91P4QG4D3G8WQ3D1F

~ $30 and a lot stronger than the ones you dont have, and the plastic bed cleats. You could make 4 solid tie down points.

 

My 17 has the loops on the side of the bed as well.

IIRC, You can also get D rings for the front of the bed on the 3rd gen. There are a few threads around here somewhere.

 

I have them on an sr5 shortbed

 

You can put d rings in the bed bolts for secure tie down points.