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Rusted out bracket on bed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sudsman44, Sep 18, 2022.

  1. Sep 18, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    Sudsman44

    Sudsman44 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ranch cap w/ rhinorack bars, 5100s, Deaver AAL, 2” front receiver, Matt Gecko bedlights, yadda yadda…
    8A85585F-DCD7-4BF6-AFE3-D5B54C9BA0A5.jpg The bracket or brace that secures to front corner of the rear wheel well to the frame has rusted out and snapped. Anybody have a part number on that? Thanks. If not, suggestions for a bush fix are totally acceptable.
     
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  2. Sep 18, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    burrito782

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    This issue came up recently over in another thread (see links below for reference). Those bed panel braces should be P/N 65671-04050 for passenger side and 65672-04050 for driver side. Plenty of Toyota parts suppliers sell them online at discount for around ~$18 (MSRP ~$25). If you buy a new brace(s) you may want to consider giving it some additional protection against rust (Toyota E-coating isn't worth a shit) with some primer & paint and/or coating it with a rust inhibitor (i.e. Fluid Film, etc.). Also, as noted in those provided linked posts be careful removing the rusty bolts and make sure you soak 'em in advance before attempting removal.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...en-tacoma-today.6499/page-11731#post-27722122

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...en-tacoma-today.6499/page-11732#post-27724524

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...en-tacoma-today.6499/page-11732#post-27725132

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...en-tacoma-today.6499/page-11733#post-27729763
     
  3. Sep 18, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    6 gearT444E

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    I just used some steel round bar and cut and welded to fit. Likely if the bar is rusted the hardware will be too.
     

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