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Decked Drawers in a 1st Gen?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DFM5, Jan 17, 2023.

  1. Feb 28, 2023 at 9:01 PM
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    beez

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    There are tons of DIYs all over the internet. I just winged it when I built mine, all out of wood, which I never painted or coated, but still worked.

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    I recently rebuilt the whole thing, reusing some of the wood after sanding and coating. I used 80/20 for the frame, along with some ABS.

    I want to rebuild the drawers with ABS as well.
     
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    I see you used the skateboard wheel bearings I’ve been hearing about .awesome!
     
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    @TMFF do you have the specific model info aside from “mid size, long bed”?

     
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    TMFF, you say the Mid size long bed fits. What year mid size long bed. Thanks.

     
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    Stuff and junk and things...
    2005-2023 Tacoma Gen 1 Decked system will work in the long bed Gen 1 Tacoma.
     
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    Decked uses the same base model for all mid sized trucks. It's only the top pieces and mounting pieces that change, but you'd have to alter those anyway since they don't design it for the 1st gen. Just look for one that uses one skinny drawer and one wide drawer and is not for a short bed.
     
  8. Mar 28, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    I will do that! That will help narrow down the search! Thank you so much, it's nice to get a response on a forum and not get bashed! You rock kind sir!

     
  9. Mar 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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    They fit just fine in a 1st gen. I did it.

    if anything the decked drawers for the newer Tacomas are too small for the 1st gen. I had to put a pool noodle on each side of mine to keep stuff from falling in the gap.
     

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