GEN 1 Simple Bed stiffener

[Simplejack]

damn, apologies missed that one. thought it said for all years

 

[CCMCJONES]

damn, apologies missed that one. thought it said for all years

Is there a huge diff between the two? I was gonna get a Tacoma one and modify it....lmao

 

[Simplejack]

not sure but I thought the same thing. Just look like heavy duty L braces to me. I might try to make my own and call it a day

 

[tltoronto]

"Made the truck feel completely different." How is that taken? Did it handle better, are the bed sides that flexy? Can anyone elaborate on why these are a thing?

 

[xrocket21]

"Made the truck feel completely different." How is that taken? Did it handle better, are the bed sides that flexy? Can anyone elaborate on why these are a thing?

placebo

I still remember when Guy said new spark plugs gave him a more visceral driving experience and he felt more connected to the road..... spark plugs...

 

[CCMCJONES]

"Made the truck feel completely different." How is that taken? Did it handle better, are the bed sides that flexy? Can anyone elaborate on why these are a thing?

It felt more planted, hard to explain but I'll try. Have you ever hit a bump and then a split second later you hear or feel the the bed (rear end) Shake. Afterwards it felt more connected to the rest of the vehicle.

On my taco it even took a ratchet strap to install one side because there was about a 1/2" gap on one side from the vertical bracket.

placebo

I still remember when Guy said new spark plugs gave him a more visceral driving experience and he felt more connected to the road..... spark plugs...

I'm not here to convince anybody of anything. But I guess bed Flex is also Placebo? or your eyes just crooked?

I started this thread for a personal reason, to find that product that a lot of people sell for Tacoma's that are readily available for $110. Now $400 is a bit steep to spend on that but I'm willing to do the $160

 

[Kahuna]

There is another one ror gen 1 which is hidden inside the bedside uprights. I can't remember who makes it lock someone else might.

 

[bigrig]

There is another one ror gen 1 which is hidden inside the bedside uprights. I can't remember who makes it lock someone else might.

SDHQ used to offer the hidden ones for Gen1 Raptors but their site doesn't seem to have them there anymore. It was not unlike this Tundra one they currently offer.

 

[Kahuna]

I use a ratchet strap between the uprights. Just stick it in the hole on each side and snug it up. Haven't had any issues with the tonneau despite some spirited driving.

 

[nfsraptor]

I have the forged offroad bedrack that has the bed reinforement and love it looks badass and also has the added benefit of having a bottle opener!