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Alternatives to the standard rail cleat

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by allelopath, Dec 2, 2023.

  1. Dec 2, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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    allelopath

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    Rather than asking about alternatives to the bed cleats, you might have better results if you post up what you’re trying to accomplish that the bed cleats aren’t getting done.

    There are posts referring to using T slot nuts for tie down options, maybe search for those.

    Good luck in your search.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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    If you Google Tacoma bed rail tie downs you will find plenty of other options from basic billet tie downs to everything else
     
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    I use J hooks like these. Not a pic from my truck but did come from this site from another thread

    bed8f99085392ae5ad675521cb5b069d.jpg
     
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    I’m not sure what exactly it is, but keep in mind those rails have a limit,, and they don’t appear to be much.
     

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