2019 crewmax limited no stake pockets?

So for those of us with edge caps that have no markings, are the stake pockets the 5 bumps just under the lip of the bed? I don’t have the rail system, on mine there’s what appear to be shallow stake pockets with a screw hole in them.

 

Look inside the bed and find the hole where you would expect a stale pocket to be. Use a straight edge to find the center and mark that on the plastic bed cap cover. Use a drill bit to put a hole in the cap cover and cut the rest out with a Dremil or utility knife.

 

A guy has a good pic by pic explanation of where they are here....

https://www.tundras.com/threads/2020-dc-bed-stake-holes.64547/

 

Right...didn’t know they changed the plastic molding on the side rails...interesting...

 

Toyota probably doesn't want the average owner (non forum member DIYer) to be able to find them.

That way they can charge you $600 for cutting them out

 

It’s for improved aerodynamic flow and better mpg.

 

I have a 2016 limited that had them originally. I recently bought new ones from Roman at cool springs cause I had a run in with a snow bank last winter and the replacement did not have the cut-outs. Maybe Roman can chime in...………………...

 

My 19 has the cutouts marked. I don't need them at this point so I'm leaving them alone.

 

Anyone have measurements for a 2020 crewmax as those don’t have the cutouts marked on the top.
I guess I can pop the rail cap out and cut from the bottom but I’d rather just find the stake pocket and use a trim router. Bull Rings are in the mail, Hoping to install 4 this weekend.

 

my 2021 SR5 has the cutouts on the plastic. Maybe it matters which trim level/package it is for people who dont have the cutouts.....

 

Use a router with follower bearing, or a zip tool for cutting outlets holes on sheet rock

 

I need to cut the holes for a ladder rack to be installed.

Here's what I did I used a plastic pry tool to pop them off.

Then used a new blade on utility knife to slowly cut out the holes.

Any rough or sharp edges were de-burred with dremel with sanding attachment.

Reinstall is easy, re-align and give them a whack back down.

Easy peasy, Don't over think it. Remove it and you'll see what see I'm talking about.

 

I was able to pry the sides of the cover up enough to see where the pockets were, you can also look inside the bed and see a bolt hole where the pocket will be.
Once located i drilled a pilot hole in the plastic just to mark it, then finished the cut out with a drywall zip tool bit and traced the pocket opening. I did put a little tape on the tip of the bit to minimize scratching the pocket too much. Worked pretty well.