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Storage Options for Tacoma 2nd Gen?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MichaelDrive, Dec 21, 2017.

  1. Dec 21, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    MichaelDrive

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    Does anyone know a good outlet with great truck bed storage options for a 2015 Tacoma with a tonneau cover?
    Thank you
     
  2. Dec 21, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    crashnburn80

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    What kind of storage options are you looking for? Trunks for under the tonneau, or a more permanent mount bed sliding drawer system?
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    yeah. Pandora's Box type research..."truck bed storage".

    OP, what are you looking to store, how are you using your truck, how permanent, etc, etc, etc.
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Check Realtruck, they have a lot of good options for decent prices.
     
  5. Dec 21, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    Well, I don't (usually) haul stuff in my 5' bed, so the storage options I'm looking for can be (somewhat) permanent like removable with a couple of screws, and maybe some of the storage compartments can just be the kind that are just set in there for example...
     
  6. Dec 21, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    I have a piece of plywood trimmed to size and covered with carpet. It will slide out easily so you can load up the front then slide back in and the carpet keep many things stationary. Anything that rolls around I put in milk crates. Cheap and easy.

    Sandy
     
  7. Dec 21, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    storage compartments for what, or since you're possibly not being specific for a reason, what size item? Does it need padding or something like for firearms?
     
  8. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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    stickyTaco

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    I use the bed for storage. some items go in the four cubbies on the bedsides. I also put things in the compartments under the rear seats. Oh, can't forget the compartments behind the rear seats. Then there's the center console and glove box and coin tray and the little cubby to the right of the steering wheel and when on road trips maps go in the door pockets sometimes. :boink:











    *slow day at work has made me a bit sarcastic....sorry @MichaelDrive but you really need to provide some more info if you want better responses*
     
  9. Dec 21, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    yep, don't overlook the milk crate

    When I lived in winter states, I would keep about 100 or so pounds of random recovery equipment(extra clevises, extra lengths of tow strap, etc) + jack and 4-way lug wrench locked in a generic contico box to the front d-rings. I would keep a tow strap and clevis easily accessible clipped to the rear d-rings in a milk crate.

    Now that I'm stuck in the south, I just keep some tools/spare parts in a random pelican case seatbelted into the passenger's side rear of the access cab.
     
  10. Dec 21, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    I use plastic bins to store stuff in the bed. I have a bed mat and also use a cargo bar to keep things in place. Works very well for my purposes. My tonneau cover is a DiamondBack that opens from the front and back of the bed so access is easy.
     
  11. Dec 21, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    I picked up some UnderCover Swing Cases. I like that they are easily removable and leave a good amount of space open when installed.

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