Hey all, wanted to call out something I just saw on another thread about the UpTop racks.
I personally purchased them because a buddy of mine highly recommended them.
However, the thread I just read said after 8 months of owning the same bed rack (mid height truss), certain areas were rusting...
Not a stupid question at all. If I were you, I’d do a quick google search to get deeper details. In addition to the additional hook points, in a nutshell, they are made to ensure the bed doesn’t warp, damage, or move due to weight or continuous off-roading.
I will say, I’ve never had stiffeners...
Thank you! Bed stiffeners are more of an insurance policy for me. In addition to off-roading, I plan on putting decent weight on top of my bed/bed rack (RTT, bikes, snowboards, etc.) - so the stiffeners are there to prevent any issues with the bed later on.
After 2 months - finally got all of phase 1 upgrades installed. Cant wait for my RTT to come in.
1) Retrax Pro XR Bed Cover
2) UpTop Kilo Roof Rack
3) NFab Removable Steps
4) UpTop Truss Mid Bed Rack
5) Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners
6) Gearmeister In-Channel Rain Guards (not recommended)
What is up Taco crew! I’ve been reading a lot of the your threads & forums over the past month and finally decided to jump in on the fun.
Although I’ve always been part of the Toyota family (1st car Lexus SC300, 2nd Scion TC, 3rd Lexus IS350 Fsport), this is my first truck and Tacoma. I’ve been...