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Total Chaos Bed stiffeners and mid point tie downs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by blefferd, Feb 19, 2020.

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Feb 19, 2020 at 3:37 PM

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I add some TC bed stiffeners today and used the original over tie downs for mid point tie downs in the bed.

Install was pretty easy on the bed stiffeners, not sure if they help any but I like the multiple tie downs on them and figured they couldn’t hurt much!

I took the old tie downs and installed them in the mid point bed mounting bolts. Those bolts where heavily corroded, like water is getting down in those holes and just sitting so I’m going to replace them and probably the forward bed bolts also.

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I have the TC stiffeners too and use them very often. I like the higher tie points. Those stiffeners are pretty heavy duty. I'm always loading my racks with kayaks on top, so peace of mind with all the swaying back and forth off road.

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I have the TC stiffeners too and use them very often. I like the higher tie points. Those stiffeners are pretty heavy duty. I'm always loading my racks with kayaks on top, so peace of mind with all the swaying back and forth off road.
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I live on a pretty rough unpaved road, so I figured they couldnt hurt in helping things stay together, and the extra tie downs on them sealed the deal though lol. If they didnt have those, I would have never bought them lol

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I like that (TC) stiffener for the additional tie down points. What drilling is required?

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