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Tacoma bed leaks bad

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoleaks, Jan 20, 2019.

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  1. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    upTOPOverland_Drew

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    want leak free?

    buy butyl tape, pull up your bed rails and put it underneath. play with the butyl tape like putty and jam it anywhere you see light, the space between the bed rails and front rail is much larger than some may guess. lastly put silicone where you need it. its not an over night process to discover and fix leaks
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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    FWIW ... I have an Undercover SE for almost 3 years and never had a drop of water in the truck bed.

    Water in the truck bed (especially under a cover) would make me nuts.

    PS .. I did no mods to the cover either and it took 20 minutes to install.

    Love this Undercover SE.
     
    SOSHeloPilot, Jan 21, 2019
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  3. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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    The composite beds were the first components to be built in Mexico. Then came the Mexican built Tacoma and now the 4 Runner is next. That takes balls to move the entire 4 Runner manufacturing facility to a pueblo in south Mexico known for pottery, tequila and blankets.

    Toyota could build an SUV in Guanajuato along with the Tacoma, says report.

    https://mexico-now.com/index.php/ar...-guanajuato-along-with-the-tacoma-says-report
     
    CheapLaborTJ, Jan 21, 2019
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  4. Jan 21, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    OEM cover here. Only leaks are around tailgate, if that. Keep potential moldy items in a large plastic bag or other container. Heat to cold and visa versa in humid areas may create mold, even in a truck bed. Don't ever expect a truck bed to be as dry as an suv or trunk of a sedan.
     
    1911tex, Jan 21, 2019
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  5. Jan 21, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    I have a Tonneau Pro on my 2nd gen, doesn't leak a drop.
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Bed mat, factory tonneau cover, barely any leaks. It’s gonna leak, don’t just throw stuff back there that you need to stay dry. My home inspection tools are in there 24/7 inside those sweet rigid waterproof cases along with towing and emergency stuff in another one.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    How secure is that spare when on the trails?
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    Doesn't budge it's ratchet strapped to extra bed d-ring and the front rail. Hasn't moved yet and I wheel pretty hard. I am going to actually make a tire holder for it eventually.
     
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  9. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:03 PM
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    Awesome! I’ve been looking for a temporary solution and this looks like a solid choice for now.
    What size tire is that?
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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  11. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    Yeah. I have a topper. The leaking in the front cab corners used to bother me. But I took your attitude after a while.
     
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  12. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    I have a FiberMax BakFlip and it leaks a little, so anything I put in the bed that is important I either put it in a tote or put it on a tarp and wrap it like a burrito, throw over a couple of bungies and call it good. 6 years, no issuez
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    The bed Matt is key.
     
    Vanderjdm, Jan 21, 2019
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  14. Jan 21, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    I put a BakFlip MX2 and added the provided drip tubes to the tracks with drainage mod to the existing front bed holes ; added toyota bed mat and ....no issues with leaks! Any water from tailgate area goes under mat and drains out without cargo getting wet. Good luck with keeping things dry. MSGtacoMedic
     
    MSGtacoMedic, Jan 21, 2019
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  15. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    Is this another "I should have bought a 4Runner" thread?
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    OP hasn't been back since posting, time to check under bridges?
     
    VirusCage, Jan 21, 2019
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  17. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Yeah my cap leaks a bit. It's a truck, beds are 'outside'.
     
    .劉煒, Jan 21, 2019
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  18. Jan 22, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    No way. Bought a truck with a topper because I needed more space for cargo and dogs and don't want to have to keep the back interior of a 4runner clean.
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    Have a diamondback and the only problem is the two gaps at front of bed. They arent that bad, and any water goes under bed mat.
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    I hate that. My bed rack doesn't help much either...
     
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