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Bed Extender Changed for 2012

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sparkhill, Jan 23, 2012.

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  1. Jan 23, 2012 at 1:28 AM
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  2. Jan 23, 2012 at 2:36 AM
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    I need me one of those.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2012 at 4:07 AM
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    I have the old style on my 2012 and agree that it is more functional than the new style.
     
    Vito Corleone, Jan 23, 2012
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  4. Jan 24, 2012 at 2:02 AM
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    I actually prefer the looks of the newer style. Only complaint is the nylon straps. How do others prevent them from rattling around? When adjusted to attach to the tailgate, the strap is just long enough for the metal clip to bounce against the lowest (when folded) bar on the bed extender. I've tried folding and/or tying the strap, but the metal clip aways seems to bump against something.
     
    stewartx, Jan 24, 2012
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  5. Jan 24, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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    yeah the old one looks alot more useful...
     
    Kelson, Jan 24, 2012
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  6. Jan 24, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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    The older one looks better to me too!
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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    Ole roundy is better because it has more room. WTF would Toyota make it smaller?

    Kinda like how they f'ed up the rear seats in the newer AC trucks. My 2011 has that stupid storage console in the back and the seats do not fold to make a flat surface like the earlier 2nd gens. I did not know that until I bought it. I simply thought they were all that way. Then I saw somebody's 2006 AC with a folded flat surface in back and I was like WTF??
     
    GuapOh, Jan 24, 2012
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  8. Jan 24, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    The new extender is lame wtf Toyota why are you designing it smaller / also extenders are made by amp and to be honest it's gotten more In the way than actually helped
     
    The1youluv2hate, Jan 24, 2012
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  9. Jan 31, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    Just had my extender installed today and I can't, for the life of me, understand why the change in design. Less capacity, less function, the lock down straps can now make contact with the paint due to their length.....WTF toyota?
     
    S7ICKlVlAN, Jan 31, 2012
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  10. Jan 31, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    da new design is so do do
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2012 at 5:35 AM
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    they made it smaller I bet due to tailgate issues we have with our trucks :(
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2012 at 5:37 AM
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    Agreed, new is poopoo'd
     
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  13. Feb 1, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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    Yeah that extender is ugly .. Like I said my '12 has a first gen extender and I painted it black... Looks and works awesome!
     
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  14. Feb 1, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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    Anyone seen or tried this extender unit?

    Extender.jpg
     
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  15. Feb 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    I like the new extender bc it gives a little working space on the tailgate and some sitting space if needed. Not sure if that was the intention but It works perfect for my needs when fishing and yaking.

    I think this comes down to a preference thing and what you do when you take your truck out.
     
    johnnyman1, Feb 10, 2012
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  16. Feb 11, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    Glad I found this thread. Just ordered the 2012 and emailed them to change it to the 2011.
     
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  17. Feb 11, 2012 at 10:14 PM
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    Amp Research makes the OEM unit, so I'm not sure if Toyota was behind the redesign, or Amp Research. In either case, I'm glad I've got the older style, which seems to have a more beneficial shape.
     
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  18. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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    i know this is kind of off topic, but does anyone know if there is an actual lock to buy for the bed extender? i saw the DIY bed extender lock, but i was looking for something that was specifically designed for the truck and the bed extender itself.
     
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  19. Feb 12, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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    I purchased the Pop & Lock tailgate lock - it provides some degree of extra security for the tailgate, tail lights and the bed extender.
     
    sparkhill, Feb 12, 2012
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  20. Feb 12, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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