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tool box install on 3rd gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rustyshackleford13, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020 at 11:16 PM
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    hi i just bought a new Tacoma and having a little problem finding mounts to attach a low profile tool box to my bed with out drilling. i already bought dee zee dz97904 mount but they wouldn't fit the bed rails. any ideas?
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2020 at 2:33 AM
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    I used the standard j hook design aluminum blocks off Amazon. Works great.
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2020 at 3:32 AM
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    Not sure if you have the correct deezee or not, mine fit fine.
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    Do you have an in-bed or crossover tool box?
     
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  5. Oct 22, 2020 at 1:43 AM
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    its a crossover
     
    rustyshackleford13, Oct 22, 2020
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  6. Oct 22, 2020 at 2:14 AM
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  7. Oct 22, 2020 at 3:59 AM
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    Show us how they arent fitting. Not trying to be an ass but are you sure you're installing them properly?
     
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  8. Oct 22, 2020 at 5:06 AM
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    When I had a crossover, I used these...
    It's a 2-piece clamp, but I only used the "T" portion...
    Bolt the "T" block to the bed rail via rail nut, then bolt the box to the threaded holes on top of the "T".

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