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How durable are composite beds really

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by IEsurfer, Feb 19, 2024.

  1. Feb 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM
    #101
    gilligoon

    gilligoon Well-Known Member

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    2017 Quicksand TRD OR DCSB
    Bilstein, ICON, Mobtown, Southern Style, Warn, SOS, Nitto, ARE, Northstar
    Bed talk: In my family: 2 1st gens, 1 3rd gen.
    • 2001 DC TRDOR 4WD had the frame replaced, bed underneath the liner is barely there, completely rusted through in spots. Truck is used now as a car camper, bed has a deck and cabinet sliders. No problem, but it could get sketchy at any point. Daughter's truck.
    • 1996 AC SR5 4WD southern truck: dirt and clay keep the rust at bay. No bed liner, bed has seen plenty of abuse, hauling logging chains, firewood, motorcycles, mechanics tools, construction tools, etc. It's scratched up and dented but still solid. The Beast. Son's, and now daughter-in-law's truck.
    • 2017 DC TRDOR 4WD thrown a lot of logs into it, hauled gravel, rocks, material, antiques, recyclables, garbage and scrap. Now it has a camper top and bed mat, light hauling use only. No problems at all. Dad's truck.
     
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  2. Feb 26, 2024 at 7:52 AM
    #102
    YF_Ryan

    YF_Ryan Well-Known Member

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    Icon Coil Overs. Deaver U402 Stage 3 Leafs w/ Bilstein 5160s. ARB Deluxe Bull Bar. Fuel Boost wheels w/ Wrangler Duratracs. Brute Force Fab Sliders & HC Rear Bumper w/swingout
    Placed the same exact plate the D-ring was welded to underneath. So it's sandwiched with two of these.

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  3. Feb 26, 2024 at 10:22 AM
    #103
    Toycoma2021

    Toycoma2021 Well-Known Member

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    Good Work. One of the ways it should be done.
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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    PTSDTherapy

    PTSDTherapy Well-Known Member

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    Thank you.
     

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