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Recommendations for plugging holes in bed?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FunkMasterFlex, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    FunkMasterFlex

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    What's up people?

    Any recommendations on how to effectively plug the holes in my bed? See pic.

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    Or are these drain holes and I should leave them?
     
  2. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    brandon78lusch

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    leave them there
     
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    Don't listen to that guy. These will fit perfectly...




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  4. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    It looks like someone might have installed an aftermarket tie down or something in that location.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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    Kilo Charlie

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    It's a drain hole from the factory
     
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    Don’t plug them.
     
  7. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    Unless you have a good sealed shell or hard tonneau cover, I’d leave them.
     
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    You made my day… :rofl:
     
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    CT Yankee

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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    They are indeed drain holes. My '21 TRD OR has only one located in the center of the bed floor close to the front wall.
    As @Sterling_vH111 noted, unless your cap or cover is VERY watertight, or if you live in an area that doesn't get any precipitation, don't plug them.
     
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    i don't think mine has a hole
     
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    BCTSR5

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    Maybe turning truck into a party bus with a pool?
     
  13. Oct 13, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    If those holes really bother you, just throw in a bed mat and you'll never see them... Shoulda been done did dat.
     
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    ooooo thats gonna rust
     
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    I had never noticed these holes in my bed, so I got curious. After clearing away a hi-lift jack, traction boards, lifting the bed mat up, then digging in the dirt, I found one. Mine was naturally plugged, so I cleared it out with a screwdriver. I hope my truck is ok.

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    Put a OEM bed mat in, you will never see the holes and yet they will still drain.
     
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    Yours must be virgin
     
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    I'm sure someone is working on a CNC machined brushed aluminum, TRD emblazoned insert, that will sell for $169 and plug that holes perfectly! In fact, I'll do it!!! Pre-orders below:
     
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    If you don't believe that there is one on the other side of the bed just like it.
     
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