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To those with the N-Fab Bed Roll Bar Style/T-Force Light Bar - Bed Bending?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MikeyMcFly, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. Jul 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly [OP] This is heavy, Doc.

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    I didn't want to bother each member I know of that have the N-Fab Marty McFly style light bar that's part of the T-Force package, but I have a question for any/all members that have the bar.

    Do you notice any bending of your bed at the back point where the legs come down over the fuel door?

    I'm notice what appears to be a slight divot in my bedsides that can only be seen when carefully inspecting the side profile of the truck and the light catches it right.

    I wouldn't even fret about it, but when I saw the post from the member who cracked his bedside from the spare tire carrier I got to wondering if there is enough force from wind on the lights to actually flex the bed/cause issues.

    I know people with the Double Cabs have the rear bolt that goes through the rail right into the bed side, where as my AccessCab model has an anchor style in the rail system, so maybe the stress points are different, but my curiosity has gotten the best of me.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 15, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly [OP] This is heavy, Doc.

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    Bump.

    Has anyone had problems with their bedside flexing due to using the rail system? The back legs of my bar are attached to the rail, but the only force is simple the wind pushing down on the lights. It's hardly enough force to do anything, I think.

    I saw the member who cracked his bedside with a tire, but I would think that's a whole lot more weight in a whole lot more directions.
     

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