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Bed Rail System

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Ahutch_6, Aug 31, 2020.

  1. Aug 31, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    Ahutch_6

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    Anyone got a link to a installation video for a bed rail system? I am trying to figure out if I can put a bed rails system on my 2017 Toyota Tundra Crewmax with a spray in bed liner.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    Porkchop Express

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    yes you can.
    I just used some unistrut and stainless steel bolts. I think i was around $40 for parts and three beers for time.
     
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    Yes! I put it my 2020 SR5. Just get a tap to clear the liner material out of the holes before bolting it up. I believe (without going in the garage) it is an 8mm x1.25 Tap.. which you can get at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Or any parts house. I tapped them out while waiting for my order to arrive. Took about 20 minutes to install the three rails. I ordered the PFCC Tacoma cleats as they are black and look much better. Also the little tie downs too off Amazon.
     
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    I just did this a couple weeks ago. Two 10' superstrut channels, a handful of m6-1 bolts and washers, and about an hour's time is all you should need.
     
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    No need to tap the hole. I have a spray on bedliner on my truck and when I installed it I just poked the holes and put the screws it came with through it. The thread doesn't start at the edge.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2020 at 2:21 AM
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    I have had it both ways and I bet it depends on the job done with the liner.

    Not a deal at all though to chase the holes with a Tap real quickly to make sure there is less frustration when mounting the rails,is it?

    You can get a Tap for under $10 so I suggest running it through the holes whether needed or not.

    But yeah you can mount a bed track if you can turn a screwdriver!
     

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