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Who likes the V shaped bed extender?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by drionbh3, Mar 2, 2018.

  1. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    I know a lot of people like the U shaped one. Just want to hear if there's anyone who likes the V shaped one. If so, do you think there's an advantage to have one like that? Do you think those that got the V shaped one are overreacting a bit?

    Not flaming anyone, I'm genuinely curious as to why Toyota switched them from being U to V shaped around 2012.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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    I have never been able to find out the reasoning behind the V shape. Lots of dead space in those corners. I prefer the U shape.
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    I think the V shaped takes a lot of usable space from the tailgate, I have a U shaped one and I really like it.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    I love the V
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2018 at 11:23 AM
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    My wife has a V that I really like a lot..
     
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    V and also a double U :D
     
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    For visual of what the OP is actually talking about

    U-Shape
    imagejpg4_zps1fc0f2f8_ee79aab0f2d97c07f656ad8bd387c32bd7e8646a.jpg

    V-Shape

    [​IMG]
     
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    Shove it up your double U!
     
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    The V was done due to a law change to allow the tail lights to be more visible to vehicle when following behind the truck.
    At least here in Ontario, Canada that's what we've been fed.
     
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    Interesting. I was wondering, and that makes sense (somewhat). Yet, both styles are still for sale, so does that mean that the U is not legal? Or is it just required in certain jurisdictions ?
     
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    I thought maybe the V is to clear the wheel wells on short beds, but it seems like the U fits all beds .
     
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    Most likely jurisdiction.
     
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    Just thought ide throw this into the mix!


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    The worst V I ever had was pretty damn good.........
     
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