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Big Body Truck Co. LLC - Flatbeds for Midsize Trucks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by big_gas, Oct 4, 2023.

  1. Jan 3, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    Naveronski

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    Yeah, I think his deck height was a bit higher than I'd like, but any chance to lower the CG with a 35" spare tire would be handy.

    Almost have the wife convinced this would be a good thing to have ;)
     
  2. Jan 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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    I love to hear that! And I hear you on the 35" spare, mine is still mounted to the headache rack but I have been considering relocation options.
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    Anyone have one of these kits installed?

    I'm still interested in it, but not seeing a lot of new photos/trucks with it?
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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    Just finished installing my Big Body kit. It's sick. So many possibilities. Will update as I personalize it!

    Photo Feb 05 2024, 11 36 13 AM.jpg

    Here are some pics of the process:

    Photo Feb 03 2024, 5 31 06 PM.jpg Photo Feb 03 2024, 8 03 23 PM.jpg Photo Feb 04 2024, 4 22 04 PM.jpg Photo Feb 04 2024, 4 23 17 PM.jpg
     
  5. Feb 5, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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    Looks great! How was the install?

    Any issues?
     
  6. Feb 5, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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    Thanks! No issues with the install. It feels very solid. Took about 2 full days of work to put it all together with the parts provided by BigBody. I will be putting it through its paces this year between hard wheeling and work (lots of miles on rough ranch roads), so I will be sure to give updates on how it holds up.
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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    looks so good I need this. :thumbsup:
     
  8. Feb 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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    Looking at it like that, I wonder how difficult it would make it be to set it up with a lower rack. Doesn't seem like it would be all that hard. Lots of room for stuff between the frame and the flatbed, too.
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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    To make just the top rack shorter? The vertical extrusions would need to be shorter. Changing the angled pieces looks like it would affect the geometry of the bracketry.
     
  10. Feb 8, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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    I was thinking that the diagonal bars would need to be shorter, and the horizontal bars would need to be longer.
     
  11. Feb 9, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    Yep, could do that too.
     
  12. Mar 4, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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    :popcorn: Broke my bed, and this seems like a budget option. Following!
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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    Did my first little wheeling test with the BigBody at a local OHV park last weekend. It was solid, no rattling or anything. These photos werent at full flex, but when I was fully flexed out there was no rubbing in the wheel wells which was great. Tons of clearance. I've ordered some underbody boxes and other accessories, so I will update this thread when I get around to customizing the bed more.

    IMG_0194.jpg IMG_8025.jpg IMG_8026.jpg
     
  14. Mar 4, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    Looks good! Dig seeing the posts on IG.
    Boxes from Summit Expedition Trucks or somewhere else?
     
  15. Mar 4, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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    I ordered a 12 x 14 x 18 Buyers underbody toolbox that I believe will fit between the cab and the wheel well. If it fits I will buy another one for the other side. And yeah I have been considering/looking at some tapered underbody boxes to put between the wheel well and the end of the flatbed similar to those used at Summit.
     
  16. Mar 4, 2024 at 8:16 PM
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    Ahhh gotcha; long bed things.
    Short bed trucks don't get the bonus room between the cab and rear axle.
     
  17. Mar 4, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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    Very nice. No accommodations for side stakes or siding to keep stuff from sliding off. like my dog? (I used to have a Nissan Stake Bed)
     
  18. Mar 5, 2024 at 5:29 AM
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    Will this system work if I have LT in the rear with my shock towers through the bed or will it require a lot of modifying?
     
  19. Mar 5, 2024 at 7:24 AM
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    There are posts on here with sides :confused:, or looks like they have stake pockets: https://bigbodytruckco.com/products/stake-side-adaptor-3-pack
     
  20. Mar 5, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    I was curious about this too; you can customize how tall the flatbed sits by adjusting the length of the square supports.
    And it looks like @BRC_Kaveh has the shock tower relocate and it seems to clear his fine.
     
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