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Need help with front bed rail hooks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CrAiG, Mar 12, 2011.

  1. Mar 12, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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    CrAiG

    CrAiG [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just wondering if anyone has come up with a stronger front bed rail hook
    The factory ones are not strong enough to hold both my dirt-bikes in my small 5 foot bed.
    i have tried to mount D-rings in the front and it was nothing but fail
    i have decide to ask if anyone has come up with a mod to make the front bed rail tie down hooks stronger

    i had to be hooked to the bed rail where the stock ones are now
     
  2. Mar 12, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    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.
    hey glad someone asked this i would like to know 2. im looking to get a tacoma. already found a great bed extender for the job.
     
  3. Mar 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    tanzak88

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    Can only be as strong as the bed rail. Your best bet would probably be to double up tie downs with a strap, and go off that strap to your bike... IMO. D-rings would no doubt be better than this though. I suggest trying D-rings again, for safety reasons.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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    t4daddy

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    Search for D-ring mod.
     
  5. Mar 12, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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    Sheppymach

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    this is what i did. pulled the front 2 bed bolts up & put the bolt thru the center of the strap. there is plenty of thread there. I haul my 600lb street bike w/NO problems

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  6. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM
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    bronkin

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    Try these - they mount in the front corners and seem very secure. I put a set on recently after seeing them discussed in another forum. www.Jpmetalfab.com
    Other users are using these to tie down motorcycles and are happy with them.
     

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