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Peep holes keep getting clogged and scratches all over the bed and tailgate.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tractorfarmer123, Jul 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM.

  1. Jul 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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    tractorfarmer123

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    If I drill them bigger there's just going to be bigger holes that get clogged. It's like a swimming pool. The driveway goes downhill so it can't go the other way.

    More bad is the tailgate gets cuts in it and it's all scratched and I only put metal in it one time. How do you buff them out?
     
  2. Jul 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Park backwards. Install a carport. Buy a bed cover. Buy a tailgate cutting board/replacement panel. Live with it and drive away, it will solve itself on the road.

    One of those options should appeal
     
  3. Jul 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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    And it'll be easier fer em ta see ya peepin at em!
     
  4. Jul 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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    This and that
    Must be a you problem, my bed has no scratches, drains perfectly. Shit it never gets wet.
     
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    This and that
    Also, whom is using Ai to start threads on tw?
     
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    It’s a truck, the bed is supposed to be getting scratched and dirty.
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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    I use an 8" shrub rake.
    My truck has a tool box on it, and the rake fits under it perfectly to "scoop" the debris out.

    As for scratches......
    Occasionally I'll use some Mother's Back-to-Black on the scratches.

    But I haven't done it in a few years now.
     
  8. Jul 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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    IMG_5872.jpg When your truck is not enough like a car
     
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  10. Aug 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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    At least it won't rust. But I can't change the direction it gets parked.
     
  11. Aug 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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    Yeah. I was hoping when it gets moving all the stuff in the bed would blow out, but it just keeps swirling and stays there like a dam with a stuck canoe.
     
  12. Aug 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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    I think the plastic is softer than it should be cause its gowdged like so deep it curled over and needed a knife to cut off the curls.
     
  13. Aug 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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    It's fairly close. Made the same, just a little taller. All plastic and electronic junk that gets squirley. I just got a idea from the hand mower. Its got no battery and a magnito.
     
  14. Aug 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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    F-150 and presumably all Fseries trucks have space between the floor and the front wall of the bed. The water always drains out.
    20250801_144247.jpg
     
  15. Aug 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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    I can help. But I need details. Pictures would help me solve your problems.
     
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    Lucky.

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    Install jets.
     
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    Is peep holes like a Peep Show? or are we talking drain holes?
    it must be Friday again
     

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