How are you using these bolt holes in the truck bed?

You may want to go to the hardware store and pick up some fender washers that would fit better.

 

I'd avoid using those holes and install a bed rail right underneath. Then, the options are endless.

 

I like that.

 

But moar is better. I installed the front rail a while ago:

$53 Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWVN9CK

Bummer that it is sold out.

One tip if going that route: Before installing the rail, pull the header rail off, remove the foam tape on the bottom, and just use some RTV to seal it. It made a slightly noticeable difference in leveling out the front rail.

 

Add the front header rail, then get a fork mount that is designed to fit the rail. This is the one I used.

https://parts.toyota.com/p/Toyota__Tacoma/Locking-Fork-Bike-Rack/69529609/PTS0834070.html

 

I use mine to collect dust and water. Every once in a while a small spider or two take them over.

 

Anchor point for a homemade motorcycle wheel chock....

 

I found that stainless steel hook at our local Parkrose Hardware, (a local chain that has tons of special hardware, they are the bomb) but I had to put it in my vice and compress it just a touch to spread it so the bolt holes lined up better.

 

the picture is deceiving. The OD of the bed rail threaded inserts matches almost exactly to the ID of the washers.

 

Mag mount plate for my ammo box.

 

What's the easiest way to figure out what size bolt goes in these holes?

Thanks

 

pretty sure a guy responded with saying they are M6 X 1.0, so hopefully thats correct. I have a container at home full of metric hardware thats unsorted and I kept looking until I found some that fit.

 

It’s the same as the front header rail

 

Chain loop, snowy edition.

 

Hello. Would anyone know type metal this piece is? Mine got scratched and lost paint in some parts. Need to know if I should paint and protect it.

Thanks!

 

I put the bed rail from a second gen there and
Mounted stuff with t slots

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/motorcycle-tie-down-mount.684494/#post-24136094

This is how I used mine, plus don't have to worry about any thing heavy/large sliding up and hitting back off cab/window/ box.

 

Where did you get this? What is it called? I have not seen this in the stores I’ve been in.

 

I put one of these there.

https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?i...-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

It's good for some things, but gets in the way of the front panel on the Softop.

 

I put a Charvonia billet cleat in that location