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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dbayarea, Oct 16, 2016.

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  1. Mar 24, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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    So I just spoke to the toyota parts guy here - he will order another one in for me - Here in Canada - there parts listing only shows it working to the 2015 version.. he seemed really unsure - so I guess I will wait and see :)
    Thanks for all your feedback - I will update once i get the new part...
     
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  2. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    parts listings here in the States also say they will only fit up to a 2015. The reality is the inside of the beds are identical. They fit the third gens just fine
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    so a quick update - dealer brought in a new one today and it fits perfectly!! Thanks Everyone...
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    On a related note, can I ask about the rectangular tube above the front cleat rail? This conversation helped me to understand what the 2 threaded holes are for, but any reason that I shouldn't remove it? I'm planning a semi permanent camper and I could buy an inch of length and save a few lbs without this piece.
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    I have no idea what it is or what it's for but I have the same question as you. And what are those two holes for?
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2021 at 6:59 PM
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    check out the posts on the first page
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    Even has the pictures. What's dumb as I read all that back when I bought mine but I guess I wasn't looking for that answer so I didn't see it lol
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2021 at 7:07 PM
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    Haha all good. Others use those threaded holes for other things too. Mounts for accessories, bikes or whatever else you can think of.
     
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    Yes, I learned that the holes are for the factory tonneau on page 1.
    I still wonder if the beam with the holes serves a structural purpose with a slide in style camper installed.
     
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    It adds some structural rigidity to the front of the bed. What is to be gained by removing it?
     
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    Get some unistrut from Home Depot. Does the same thing and saves beer money
    :cheers:
     
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  12. Aug 9, 2023 at 8:17 PM
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  13. Aug 10, 2023 at 4:20 AM
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    No and not sure why you'd want one there. It'd be in the way every time you're loading and unloading cargo
     
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  14. Aug 10, 2023 at 6:29 AM
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    It would be convenient for securing my cargo net once loaded.
     
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  15. Aug 10, 2023 at 6:30 AM
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    Hmm. Why not wrap the net around your cargo and secure it to the D rings?
     
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  16. Aug 10, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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    I have used the D rings many times. But when the bed is really full and I can’t put down the tailgate because things would fall out it’s a major pain to get my hand down to the d rings to attach.
     
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    Understood.

    A: connect net, drape over tailgate, then load, then fasten at the front

    B: bed stiffeners would also give you more anchor points higher up.

    Just two cents for two thoughts since I did method A until I got bed stiffeners and now I use method B :D
     
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