1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Fender flare "seal" Fog Light Install Question Added MT90 Fluid, Now 3rd Gear Grinds I need more horns! Battery leak? Where do you buy your oem air filters from?

Bed Rail Ammo Can

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nick701, Aug 11, 2011.

Page 6 of 9
  1. Jun 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM
    #101
    Nick701

    #101
    Nick701 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2011
    Member:
    #53750
    Messages:
    176
    Gender:
    Male
    32526
    Vehicle:
    17 TRD OR DC 4X4
    Those t-bolts and large spin nuts are the factory hardware for my bed divider, I still use the bed divider so that's why I used new hardware and wing nuts good luck.
     
    Nick701, Jun 14, 2012
    #101
  2. Jun 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM
    #102
    Tactical Tacoma

    #102
    Tactical Tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2009
    Member:
    #20639
    Messages:
    1,065
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Seth
    McKinney, TX
    Vehicle:
    '12 MGM DCSB Sport 4WD
    ARB air compressor, ARB rear air locker, sPOD switch panel in sunglass holder, OME Front & rear shocks, 885x coils, Dakar leaf springs, Icon tubular UCA's, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust, aFe Pro Dry, TRD Sport wheels powder coated anthracite, FJ TRD center caps, Thule roof rack, 886 fog lights for reverse light mod, CSjumper LED DTRL's, Nokya Yellow fogs, plastidipped lower valence, Weathertechs, Wet Okoles. And MANY MORE MODS, READ BUILD!
    I did the traditional metal 50 cal ammo can do on my 09. When. Traded it in for a 12, I decided to go a different route. I was tired of having to reprint my cans every few months and they were starting to leak and rust. So I bought two MTM plastic 50 cal ammo cans from Amazon, with my Amex points. Here are the results

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Tactical Tacoma, Jun 30, 2012
    #102
  3. Jun 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM
    #103
    Ostrichsak

    #103
    Ostrichsak Don't taze me bro!

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Member:
    #76327
    Messages:
    9,122
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jer
    Northern Colorado, USA
    Vehicle:
    Supercharged '10 Tacoma 4x4 TRD
    TRD Supercharger + too much stuff to list. Click sig pic
    I really like this. I kind of like the 'look' of using ammo cans but this is probably a better idea long-term.
     
    Ostrichsak, Jun 30, 2012
    #103
  4. Jun 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM
    #104
    tranceporter

    #104
    tranceporter Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2012
    Member:
    #73539
    Messages:
    125
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rishi
    Atlanta, GA
    Vehicle:
    4x4, DCSB, Off Road, V6 Tow
    tranceporter, Jun 30, 2012
    #104
  5. Jul 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM
    #105
    Tactical Tacoma

    #105
    Tactical Tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2009
    Member:
    #20639
    Messages:
    1,065
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Seth
    McKinney, TX
    Vehicle:
    '12 MGM DCSB Sport 4WD
    ARB air compressor, ARB rear air locker, sPOD switch panel in sunglass holder, OME Front & rear shocks, 885x coils, Dakar leaf springs, Icon tubular UCA's, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust, aFe Pro Dry, TRD Sport wheels powder coated anthracite, FJ TRD center caps, Thule roof rack, 886 fog lights for reverse light mod, CSjumper LED DTRL's, Nokya Yellow fogs, plastidipped lower valence, Weathertechs, Wet Okoles. And MANY MORE MODS, READ BUILD!
    Yeah I felt the same way. It just doesn't have that same look as real ammo cans. However, after 3 years of using real ammo cans and dealing with the rust and repainting issues, not to mention how heavy they are, I finally decided to do this. Sure, it doesn't look as cool, but it is way more functional and better in the long run. Plus, I'm not doing this mod for looks as much as I am for function.
     
    Tactical Tacoma, Jul 6, 2012
    #105
    f86sabjf likes this.
  6. Jul 6, 2012 at 10:38 PM
    #106
    Ostrichsak

    #106
    Ostrichsak Don't taze me bro!

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Member:
    #76327
    Messages:
    9,122
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jer
    Northern Colorado, USA
    Vehicle:
    Supercharged '10 Tacoma 4x4 TRD
    TRD Supercharger + too much stuff to list. Click sig pic
    I get both! :cool:

    (..just with added headache :D )
     
    Ostrichsak, Jul 6, 2012
    #106
  7. Jul 6, 2012 at 10:43 PM
    #107
    Tactical Tacoma

    #107
    Tactical Tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2009
    Member:
    #20639
    Messages:
    1,065
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Seth
    McKinney, TX
    Vehicle:
    '12 MGM DCSB Sport 4WD
    ARB air compressor, ARB rear air locker, sPOD switch panel in sunglass holder, OME Front & rear shocks, 885x coils, Dakar leaf springs, Icon tubular UCA's, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust, aFe Pro Dry, TRD Sport wheels powder coated anthracite, FJ TRD center caps, Thule roof rack, 886 fog lights for reverse light mod, CSjumper LED DTRL's, Nokya Yellow fogs, plastidipped lower valence, Weathertechs, Wet Okoles. And MANY MORE MODS, READ BUILD!
    Yeah, I get that. I just went this route since they are lighter, have lock spots built in and seem like they will last better over the years. But, I REALLY do miss the look of a real ammo can mounted there.
     
    Tactical Tacoma, Jul 6, 2012
    #107
  8. Jul 7, 2012 at 4:35 AM
    #108
    enil01

    #108
    enil01 I like Spam

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2012
    Member:
    #81240
    Messages:
    318
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    Washington
    Vehicle:
    '01 SR5 Xtra cab 4x4
    Stuff and such
    Well I know what I'm doing with my Saturday now...
     
    enil01, Jul 7, 2012
    #108
  9. Jul 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM
    #109
    mdcmn7

    #109
    mdcmn7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #79977
    Messages:
    718
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    East Coast
    What sized cans are those, I would love to find some for my truck?
     
    mdcmn7, Jul 9, 2012
    #109
  10. Jul 9, 2012 at 7:36 PM
    #110
    AFZ

    #110
    AFZ Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2012
    Member:
    #72334
    Messages:
    309
    Gender:
    Male
    IN
    Vehicle:
    4x4 AC 4.0 TRD OR

    Its their fault for not wearing a helmet.
     
    AFZ, Jul 9, 2012
    #110
  11. Jul 14, 2012 at 10:35 PM
    #111
    TnRedNeck721

    #111
    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2011
    Member:
    #52731
    Messages:
    23,846
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    TN
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD off road 4WD
    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    look to be 30MM or 40MM. i have one 40MM that i’m going to put on my bed rail.
     
    TnRedNeck721, Jul 14, 2012
    #111
  12. Aug 2, 2012 at 7:31 AM
    #112
    StevePre

    #112
    StevePre Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Member:
    #83422
    Messages:
    6
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Ellicott City, MD
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD
    What brand tonneau cover is this? Any special considerations for mounting the can underneath this (or any tonneau cover)? I would think that the cans would extend above the rail systems, making a tonneau impossible to install/use.

    -ski
     
    StevePre, Aug 2, 2012
    #112
  13. Aug 2, 2012 at 11:10 AM
    #113
    btilley1

    #113
    btilley1 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Member:
    #83811
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    Newnan
    Vehicle:
    06 tacoma 5-lug
    Bumpers, Mirrors, and Grill Surround painted to match truck. Tail lights tinted to match truck. AFE cold air intake. De-badged. 18 inch wheels. Calipers and drums painted black. trifold tonneau cover. Magnaflow exhaust dumped over the rear axle.
    Same question as above. That seems to be the only mounting style that would work with a cover. I have a trifold and access to ammo cans but i wouldn't be interested unless i could hide them under my cover. I feel like that would solve some of the weatherability and rust/corrosion issues. Do you have any pictures of how you mounted those?

    Also, i feel like that plastic ammo box would be tempting for thieves.
     
    btilley1, Aug 2, 2012
    #113
  14. Aug 18, 2012 at 9:11 AM
    #114
    tacohound

    #114
    tacohound Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2012
    Member:
    #69828
    Messages:
    282
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Cape Cod
    Vehicle:
    2011 DCSB TRD Sport
    Smitty built light bar, 4 Hella 550's, Tan HLM and badges, Black sport rims
    this is a great mod, I think im going to do this to hold some of my fishing gear.
     
    tacohound, Aug 18, 2012
    #114
  15. Oct 10, 2012 at 5:14 PM
    #115
    ToyotaKTMracing

    #115
    ToyotaKTMracing The Blue Warrior

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2011
    Member:
    #54976
    Messages:
    3,401
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shay
    West Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2008 DCSB Ink 4WD Auto
    285 BFG ATs, Custom dual exhaust system, 4" total lift (adjustable billies with 885 coils in front and AALs with 1" block in rear), interior LED lighting, LED reverse lights, LED license plate lights, fog light anytime mod, JVC KW-R500 stereo, 20" okledlightbars.com LED light bar, coverking seat covers
    So I'm either going to get a plastic ammo can like posted earlier or a metal one. I want a metal one, but I don't want it to be rusty and have to replace it down the road. How durable are the plastic ones?

    EDIT: Nvm, just ordered a plastic one. Should be as good. Won't have to worry about rust.
     
    ToyotaKTMracing, Oct 10, 2012
    #115
  16. Oct 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM
    #116
    rjp4419

    #116
    rjp4419 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2012
    Member:
    #83970
    Messages:
    225
    Gender:
    Male
    Pittsburgh
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Pro M/T
    Will be picking up cans this weekend to do this
     
    rjp4419, Oct 23, 2012
    #116
  17. Oct 25, 2012 at 2:08 PM
    #117
    bkrdave36

    #117
    bkrdave36 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    Member:
    #56546
    Messages:
    793
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Wittmann,AZ
    Vehicle:
    06 Prerunner Double Cab Black
    Daystar 3 inch lift, Icon Stage 3 Rear Leaf Springs, Durobump bump stops,Bilstein 5125 shocks, BFG All Terrain KO2 Tires, Avid Light bar and step rails, Victory 4x4 bed rack with Tepui Ayer Rooftop Tent, Anytime Fog light mod, Outside Air Temp Gauge mod, ImMrYo Rearview Mirror mod, Chinese Knockoff LED lights, Body Armor 4x4 Offroad Swingout rear tire carrier and bumper, Victory 4x4 Bed Stiffeners, Rattle can Custom Camo paint stripe, Truxedo Lo Pro tonneau cover, various Blue Ridge Overland Gear storage solutions in cab, thats it so far .... to be continued!
    How are you mounting these cans? Are they bolted through the bottom of the bed? This would solve a lot of my problems!

    [​IMG]
     
    bkrdave36, Oct 25, 2012
    #117
  18. Oct 25, 2012 at 9:51 PM
    #118
    kmok

    #118
    kmok Plastidipped ma Hootus!

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8007
    Messages:
    2,340
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    Columbus, Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2005 Subaru Outback XT 5MT
    Yeah, they're bolted through the bottom of the bed
     
    kmok, Oct 25, 2012
    #118
  19. Oct 26, 2012 at 10:52 AM
    #119
    bkrdave36

    #119
    bkrdave36 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    Member:
    #56546
    Messages:
    793
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Wittmann,AZ
    Vehicle:
    06 Prerunner Double Cab Black
    Daystar 3 inch lift, Icon Stage 3 Rear Leaf Springs, Durobump bump stops,Bilstein 5125 shocks, BFG All Terrain KO2 Tires, Avid Light bar and step rails, Victory 4x4 bed rack with Tepui Ayer Rooftop Tent, Anytime Fog light mod, Outside Air Temp Gauge mod, ImMrYo Rearview Mirror mod, Chinese Knockoff LED lights, Body Armor 4x4 Offroad Swingout rear tire carrier and bumper, Victory 4x4 Bed Stiffeners, Rattle can Custom Camo paint stripe, Truxedo Lo Pro tonneau cover, various Blue Ridge Overland Gear storage solutions in cab, thats it so far .... to be continued!
    Was it a pretty easy process or did you have any issues come up?

    Thanks!
     
    bkrdave36, Oct 26, 2012
    #119
  20. Nov 29, 2012 at 5:31 PM
    #120
    NewSchool19

    #120
    NewSchool19 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2012
    Member:
    #70467
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    S. Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2019 Cement TRD Off-Road
    ---Exterior--- KB Voodoo Hi-Rise Bed Rack Tailgate Letter Inserts (PT9483518102) TRD Black Chrome Exhaust Tip (PT9323518002) Toyota Emblem Overlays (PT9483518002) Tacoma Bed Mat (PT58035050SB) Leer HF350M Tonneau Cover TRD Pro Front Skid Plate (PTR6035190) Meso Customs Total Tail Stage 1 Meso Customs Ultimate Turn Signals AVS Low Profile Vent Shades - Matte Black Toyota Remove Tailgate Lock (PK3B635JS0) ---Interior--- Salex Glove Box Organizer Salex Center Console Organizer N2 Remote Starter TRD Shift Knob (PTR5735170) Meso Customs Minimalist Key Fob Meso Customs Chrome Delete Kit - Cement Meso Customs Vent Ring Kit - Cement Meso Customs Coin Tray
    Finally got around to doing this mod and it was pretty simple. The hardest part was sitting waiting on the paint to dry so I could install them!

    I got the two ammo cans for $20 at my local gun store. I used 3/8 x 1" Hex bolts, Nuts, Rubber Washers, and a 1" flat washer to hold it to the rail system. I also used wing nuts to secure it in case I ever need to take them out for some reason. After I drilled all the holes where I wanted them, I spayed them with a couple layers of Rustoleum spray on bed liner to help from getting dinged up.

    Here's a look at the inside and wing nuts:
    [​IMG]
    It leaves plenty of space for my tow strap and ratchet straps

    And here's how they sit now:
    [​IMG]

    So far there's been no leaking through the drilled holes thanks to the rubber washers (I put one on each side of every bolt). I love having the extra weather-proof and lockable storage in the bed!

    -NewSchool19
     
    NewSchool19, Nov 29, 2012
    #120
Page 6 of 9

Products Discussed in

Te-Co 41406T Black Oxide 1018 Steel Tapped Through T-Slot Nut, 3/8"-16 TPI, 5/8" Height x 7/8" Width x 9/16" Table Slot (Pack of 5)
$23.13
To Top