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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tj0hn, Aug 14, 2015.

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  1. Aug 14, 2015 at 8:19 AM
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  3. Aug 14, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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  4. Aug 14, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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    I moded 1999 Taco so much it had turned to Land Cruiser
    Why the hell is that frame flexing so much ?
    Old one had flex but not as much. So you could wheel with topper or spare tire carrier on the back. If you do that with new truck either you will be buying new topper or truck bed. I thought "seatbelt bracket" Mike said they stiffened that frame with high strength steel (whatever the f that means in his world)
    Is new frame made out of the bamboo ?
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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    I haven't seen a frame flex like that since my sister put her '93 F150 in the ditch on an icy day. Then again, that Ford frame never flexed back, the truck was permanently crooked from then on :rolleyes:
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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    I couldn't care one way or the other, but which pictures are you guys seeing the frame flex? I don't see it.
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2015 at 10:52 AM
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    Look at the body lines of the tailgate versus the front of the bed in the picture posted above. Flex.
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    Oh, all I see in his post is an "X". I'll look at the jalopnik site and see.
     
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    Yep. I see it. Still doesn't make me want to buy anything else though; even if the frame is made of spaghetti noodles.

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  10. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:11 AM
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    How about now...:D

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    Sorry did not want to spend time looking for short bed price too.
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:15 AM
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    I have no idea what you are saying.
     
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    Yes.
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:32 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    BlueT knows how to science, I wouldn't doubt his assertions.
     
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  15. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:38 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Truck frames are designed to flex in that manor. If they weren't, when carrying a load, the slightest bump would destroy the vehicle.
     
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  16. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  17. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:50 AM
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  18. Aug 14, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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  19. Aug 14, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    I moded 1999 Taco so much it had turned to Land Cruiser
    My question was not "why it flexes?"
    MY question was "Why it flexes so much?"
    Dont you think its little too much on the truck with empty bed ?
    there is clearly 2-3 inches of difference in the corners. Thats empty bed made out of the composite.
    I am pretty sure Seatbelt bracket Mike was saying they made that truck stiffer. (have to look for his interview)
    Some flex is OK, too much flex will brake things like that tailgate on Ford truck got crushed from flex. And That Ford tailgate is stronger than what we have .
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKMQjm7i2Jw
     
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