2018 7544 TRD Offroad Shortbed

Initial Stock View, 2018 TRD OffRoad Shortbed (7544 with TP (Technology package for blinfspot and cross path detection)) and no other adds.

 

Truck Bed

The first round of ordering done, but not yet installed (waiting for delivery)

Really spent a lot of time researching bed solutions:

Tonneau Cover
Security of the bed and weather resistance was important along with some rugged good looks. The Diamond Back SE should meet my needs well. The HD was also available but I didn't need the added weight capacity for top loading.
https://diamondbackcovers.com/products/diamondbackse



Adding @CaliRaised Bed Stiffeners, just because.
https://caliraisedled.com/collectio...products/05-2018-toyota-tacoma-bed-stiffeners




Security
To keep the bed secure, will be installing Pop & Lock

$150 POP & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tundra, 2007 to 2021 Toyota Tundra, Truck OEM Lock, Anti Theft, Truck Tailgate Lock Replacement, Easy to Install, Made in The USA (PL8547TUN)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LST3022/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




Sound Deadening
To quiet it down a little, I'll be adding grommets to the mounting locations and also installing sound deadening material. Not sure if that will help, but based on feedback it's worth a shot to lessen what I'd call unnecessarily loud action of the servo.

Noico 80 mil 18 sqft car Sound deadening mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012B5EMGO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$10 180pc 8 Sizes Rubber Grommet Kit - Includes Rubber Grommets for Wiring, Rubber Hole Plugs, Rubber Grommets Automotive and Firewall Grommet (5/16", 3/8", 1/4", 1/2", 7/16", 5/8", 7/8", 1")

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ3ZHV6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




Lastly, will be adding Toyota Bed Mat.

 

Interior items to install

www.tacogarage.com Dashtop Multi Mount (DMM)

Vent Shades

$65 Auto Ventshade [AVS] In-Channel Ventvisor / Rain Guards | Fits 2016 - 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab- Smoke, 4 pc. | 194768

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018AIGLSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Glove Box Organization

$20 Vehicle OCD - Glove Box Organizer for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) - Made in USA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BH49SHC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1




Center Console Organizer

$14 Vehicle OCD - Center Console Organizer for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) - Made in USA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016ZB4VZC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Where you able to provide any sound dampening for the Pop& Lock kit? I have seen some videos and it seems really loud to me.

 

I started this thread when I finished oredering the stuff. In the interim I’ve been out of town, so I expect to start tackling the install of all the new arrivals by the weekend.

I plan to use grommets where to motor/servo mounts, and sound deadening material for a one-two punch!

 

Let me know how it works!