So that I could cut 12x 0.1" recessed holes. I am also thinking about getting 12x more 1/4-20 tnuts from Gzila. I think I may end up drilling for 24, but only using 12 at the moment.
Thanks to @crazyfingers for letting me test these out, then Ill hopefully get to meet up with him for a final test fit - before I go ordering more of anything.
And side note, will be installing new Light Truck brake pads this week. Current weight, with no fridge and just me was 5590lbs with 1/4 tank of gas. It will be interesting to get a weight after I get the V2 installed. As I get closer to when leaving, ill do a quick oil change, and then truck should be ready to roll on Aug 9.
hey! just wondering how the install went with the side rail caps? I am just scheduling my install and it says specifically no aftermarket caps. Don’t want to show up with them and not be able to get the install. Any help is appreciated!
Install went great, except for one thing. I have kbvoodoo bed rail caps, and a Mobtown Offroad tailgate cap. They had to remove the tailgate cap part. I am going to need to figure out something else
Yep, same here with the KBVooDoo tailgate cap. They recommend I reduce or remove the foam spacer and dremel the cap’s bolt holes to allow a more snug fit with the tailgate cap, should solve the issue. I also have the Martin gfc roof rack and it’s closer than I’d expected due to height loss with bedrails, had to sign a waiver before leaving which I didn’t love. Will have to cut the rack down or reduce spacer size.
I just noticed this today when closing the rear hatch. Contact points. Not thrilled, but I already scratched my extrusion, so I guess its part of the game…
Just want to be clear for those who are reading this thread.
The camper on your truck is designed for a second-generation Tacoma with bedrail caps. Because those have been removed from your rig, the panel contacts the bed as it is sitting lower than intended.
When you schedule your install, we recommend having a stock bed configuration and not running the KB voodoo style caps.
Understood. I wasn’t complaining, just making a note. Thanks for not sending me home without my camper.
And if this is Graeme, it was awesome to meet you, Alecks, Mike, and the install crew! You guys are celebrities. Thanks for dealing with my solar wires too. No issues here! Ive made it to Jackson WY so far! Still have a week left to get home
It’s a tough situation. I have replaced the factory bed rails on my 2010 tacoma since they completely failed under the weight of a topper. They cracked and constantly shifted while driving leaving chips in the paint all the way around the bed. It seems silly to replace them with OEM bed moulding just to put a camper on top that will result in the same situation.
No worries! I figured you guys weren’t complaining, but for someone casually passing through I just wanted to make sure they know that this isn’t a mistake. People take stuff out of context all the time online, so just wanted to cover our bases, apologies if it came off wrong!
