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How can I fix these corner dents on the bed?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dangorah, Oct 1, 2017.

  1. Oct 1, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Dangorah

    Dangorah [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Suction cup won't fit there. I tried getting something behind it to push it out and there's no room for anything.

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  2. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:53 PM
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    tony2018

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    pdr

    or welded tabs and pull out
     
  3. Oct 1, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    Any options for doing it myself?
     
  4. Oct 1, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    I have a dent right under my taillight too. Also failed trying to push from behind.
     
  5. Oct 1, 2017 at 10:46 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    If you can’t get behind there, no.

    Any sheet metal with a bend or crease (like a body line) is the strongest area. I’d learn to love them or see if a PDR guy can do it. Otherwise for normal body repair that’s not a hard fix, but not a cheap one either, and will need repainting.
     
  6. Oct 2, 2017 at 1:22 AM
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    Dalandser

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    Drill or poke a hole and get a screw in that you can pull on to pull it out. I had a couple that I got rid of with a screw, an nail set, and a piece of water heater strap I used to pull on the screw with - pliers would work too.









    This was my first time doing body work - YouTube has a few good bodywork tutorials if you're a little unsure about it. This guy is the man at bodywork:



    You can repaint that with auto paint shop rattle cans (2k primer, 1k color match, 2k clear) for less than $100. Just take your time and be thoughtful about how you approach it.
     
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    cooper4x4

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    Pop the taillights and see if that helps with access.
     
  8. Oct 2, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    Dangorah

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    That's one thing I haven't done, I'll have to try this soon.

    The dents on the lower portion of the bed aren't accessible through there though. I've tried getting a silicon mallet handle in there but there is some metal bracket in the way.
     

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