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Bed denting cab?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by adhumston, Apr 24, 2021.

  1. Apr 24, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    adhumston

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    Has anyone had their bed dent the cab from flex?
    I spent a few days in Utah, and had the above happen. Not sure if its a common issue, or something i should be conference with. I searched, but didn't really find much.
     
  2. Apr 24, 2021 at 8:43 PM
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    That's a lot of flex.... granted, these beds flop around like paper driving down the highway, so im not surprised

    I have wheeled the crap out of mine, never even thought to look for any kind of dent on the cab. Need pics of what you're talking about
     
  4. Apr 24, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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  5. Apr 24, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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  6. Apr 24, 2021 at 8:53 PM
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    Well its kinda hard to tell, but the inner 2 dent points don't look like it's from the bed?

    Is the paint on the bed section cracked/scuffed?
     
  7. Apr 24, 2021 at 8:53 PM
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    Loose bed bolts?
     
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    That's what I'm wondering

    Could be photo angle but your bed does look closer to the cab than mine
     
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    If you want to see some bed flex, click this video and go to 18 minutes in lol. No dings from it though. Sorry, there's no way I can get it to show without the thumbnail.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBdtMfqHzo4
     
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    Looks like there is indents from 2 bolts or something. Strange. Is there any damage to your rear bumper? Just wondering if someone hit you while parked.
     
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    Same. Looks very close
     
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  12. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:00 PM
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    There's a decent gap between the bed and cab.
     
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  13. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:01 PM
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    No damage elsewhere. It happened on the trail.
     
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    That's it, I am stuffing some foam between my bed and cab:D
     
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    Pics of the gap. No loose bolts

    0424212204.jpg
    0424212203a.jpg
     
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    Yeah. Looks normal there. Sucks. Take it to the dealer and tell them u went over a speed bump and this happened. :eek::D

    Seriously though, take it in and see what they say.
     
  19. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    At least you dont have a Colorado...
     
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  20. Apr 24, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    Im not too worried about it honestly. Just wasn't sure if it was a normal thing.
     

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