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What bed extender for hauling bikes and more?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fate49er, Mar 11, 2016.

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  1. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    leveling lift, wheel spacers, yakima cross bars for the canoe.
    Sorry to bring back up an old thread, but which size ready ramps are you guys running? the 90x50? Also can they be positioned to be on the inside as a cargo organizer? Like the pic attached?

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  2. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    Anyone care to share opinion on who makes the best bed extender for the 2018 Sport? I do care about overall appearance. Looking to haul bikes, kayak, etc.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    I have the OEM Toyota extender and am very happy with it. Looks great and is well built:thumbsup:
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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  5. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:24 AM
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    OEM. If you can, find the older discontinued version. The rounder one. The newer ones are kinda v-shaped.
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    I got an OEM one for my 2016 and I love it.

    Works great, looks great, and the installation was really easy for a guy who's pretty much all thumbs.
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    OEM worked for me too.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    TOYOTA OEM: Cast Aluminum Running Boards Mud Guards Bed Mat All-Weather Floor Liner NIssan Frontier Sliding Bed Extender
    I have the Nissan OEM Sliding Bed Extender. It's made by the same company that makes Toyota's version. Mine has the top tubes cut to allow the extender to slide over the top of the wheel wells.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    just youtube'd it, pretty cool
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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    nice, wheres the toyota verison? Nissan keeps popping up for me.

    Thanks
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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    TOYOTA OEM: Cast Aluminum Running Boards Mud Guards Bed Mat All-Weather Floor Liner NIssan Frontier Sliding Bed Extender
    Toyota does not have a sliding version. The stationary model is exactly the same as the Nissan one except different color.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Thanks much ... one another question. Is there any concern with the bed extender interfering with my tonneau cover if it's flipped inside the bed?
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Thanks everyone. Appreciate it. One another question. Is there any concern with the bed extender interfering with my tonneau cover if the extender is flipped inside the bed?
     
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  14. Oct 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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    TOYOTA OEM: Cast Aluminum Running Boards Mud Guards Bed Mat All-Weather Floor Liner NIssan Frontier Sliding Bed Extender
    Nope. It will fit.
     
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  15. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    Looking at getting one of these for the Tacoma...happen to have a photo of it in your bed?

    I didn't like the cut tubes but if you are able to slide it to the rear of the truck over the wheel wells then it may work OK for me with my TC and bed rack above.

    Since it is a Nissan extender technically, which hardware did you use to install? I'm looking at buying one from craigslist with no hardware of course... thanks
     
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  16. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    TOYOTA OEM: Cast Aluminum Running Boards Mud Guards Bed Mat All-Weather Floor Liner NIssan Frontier Sliding Bed Extender
    The hardware is all from AMP Research. They make the bed extenders for Toyota and Nissan. I had to purchase the mounting brackets and the Toyota style barrel kit. That was it.
    $20 RealTruck AMP Research BedXTender Mounting Kit, Each | 74604-01A | Universal
    https://www.amazon.com/AMP-Research...ocphy=9031174&hvtargid=pla-521493281164&psc=1
    AMP Research 74603-01A Bed X-Tender Latch Kit for Tundra
    https://www.amazon.com/AMP-Research...ocphy=9031174&hvtargid=pla-615662853507&psc=1
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  17. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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    Legit loads in those photos.

    Which hardware did you go with exactly and what is a Toyota style barrel kit?
     
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  18. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    The one you have looks just like the one I may buy in the next day or two..

    Will I be able to slide that to the rear of my bed over the wheel wells and under the TC with the TC closed? Looks like it may be possible but close?
     
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  19. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    TOYOTA OEM: Cast Aluminum Running Boards Mud Guards Bed Mat All-Weather Floor Liner NIssan Frontier Sliding Bed Extender
    I bought the cheapest style mounting bracket. The bed extender inserts pointing straight up at about 90°. The barrel latch kit is replacement pegs that screw into the straps. The straps latch in the locks on your tailgate to keep the bed extender secured in the down position.

    AMP Research 74603-01A Bed X-Tender Latch Kit for Tundra
    https://www.amazon.com/AMP-Research...ocphy=9031174&hvtargid=pla-615662853507&psc=1
    $20 RealTruck AMP Research BedXTender Mounting Kit, Each | 74604-01A | Universal
    https://www.amazon.com/AMP-Research...ocphy=9031174&hvtargid=pla-521493281164&psc=1
     
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    Ok, but you still needed the mounting brackets that go into the truck bed walls, right?

    I don't even know if the one I might buy has straps even...

    The one you have looks just like the one I may buy in the next day or two..

    Will I be able to slide that to the rear of my bed over the wheel wells and under the TC with the TC closed? Looks like it may be possible but close?
     
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