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Which Bed Stiffener to go with

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jsucraig, May 13, 2019.

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Which Bed Stiffener to go with

  1. Cali Raised

    14 vote(s)
    13.5%

  2. Total Chaos

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  3. Waste of Money

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  4. Rago Fabrication

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  5. At The Helm (ATH)

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  1. May 13, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    jsucraig

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    Took these yesterday:
    Left Bedside.jpg Right Bedside.jpg

    Not as bad a some, but I'm the original owner, I don't have a cover, & the truck has not been off-roaded.
    Which set of Bed Stiffeners / Channel Supports:
    @CaliRaisedLed https://caliraisedled.com/collectio...products/05-2018-toyota-tacoma-bed-stiffeners or @TOTAL CHAOS https://www.chaosfab.com/accessories/2005-2015-Tacoma-Rear-Channel-Bed-Stiffiners-48675

    I like the Caliraised because theirs wraps around the pillar, but Total Chaos wraps theirs over the pillar. Hybrid maybe?
     
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    jsucraig, May 13, 2019
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  2. May 13, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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  3. May 13, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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    I went with a set from @ragofabrication
    Very happy so far. I like the fact that they dont extend all the way up the bed side like the TC ones. Leaves a little more room for activities imo :D
    And with three 1/2 inch bolts per side, I dont think its going anywhere even though it doesnt 'wrap' around anything
     
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  4. May 13, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    They all work pick a set. I made my own.
     
    TomTwo, May 13, 2019
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  5. May 13, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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  6. May 13, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    When I get to ordering some they will be from ATH. Stuff looks really good and the prices aren’t out to lunch like some of the others.
     
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  7. May 13, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Thanks for the input and additional resources. Poll updated with other manufacturers.
     
    jsucraig, May 13, 2019
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  8. May 13, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    I went with ATH. I just happened to get them at the right time and they were on sale, that was what made my mind up on manufacturer.
     
    Armyhater458, May 13, 2019
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  9. May 13, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    How about a DIY vote. You can make them for free to $15 in about an hour
     
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  10. May 13, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    Love mine from At The Helm

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    ^^ You swapped out the screws?^^
    I Like the red too!
     
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  12. May 13, 2019 at 9:55 AM
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    Yeah only issue is I used primer, then red, then clear Bed Liner. And if anything touches it it all flakes right off. So no I have to figure out how to fix it.
     
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  13. May 13, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    Same here an I have a a few rust specks but I’ll just get my dermal out and sand it off.
     
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    Oh yea ATH FTW
     
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  16. May 13, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    Is that the Prince Albert model? jk awesome you made your own.
     
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  17. May 13, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    Gotta question for those who have installed these, regardless of brand.

    How do you get the bolts in the side? Do you have to take out the light assy, then reach in or....from the bottom...or what? Thanks :)
     
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  18. May 13, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Remove the light assembly
     
    Armyhater458, May 13, 2019
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    I kinda figured, just curious. These are on the list, so to speak.......long list lol. Thanks
     
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  20. May 13, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    I was there once, now my list is really long and more expensive!
     
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