Softopper Install with front bed rail

[26TacoSauce]

I've been looking at getting an @Softopper topper for my Taco, but have a question around the installation and figured I'd ask here so others with the same question can find the answer.

The install video suggests that you need to use either velcro strips or snap screws to secure the front window inside the bed on their example truck with no front bed rail. Is this still required with a 26 Tacoma that has the rail at the front of the bed? Is there a bracket with snaps I could mount into the rail instead of having to drill into my truck bed? The idea of drilling holes (small though they are) into my brand new truck is something I just really do not want to do at present.

The velcro is a non-starter for me as I have the factory spray in bed liner that is textured in such a way that I don't think it would adhere particularly well.

Any other creative ways to not have to drill into the bed? Or anyone who's handy at metal fabbing want to make a bracket? I'd buy some.

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[FinallyErik]

I have the exact setup as you, no it’s not required however what I did to make it work was stick the Velcro strips to the top of the bed rail and it works good enough. Again, you can just let it hang, it’s just a little extra security

 

[26TacoSauce]

I have the exact setup as you, no it’s not required however what I did to make it work was stick the Velcro strips to the top of the bed rail and it works good enough. Again, you can just let it hang, it’s just a little extra security

This is a good suggestion, as long as its not to slack I'll give this a try. I hear it can flap if it's not tight enough. Appreciate the suggestion!

 

[darknight1580]

Find someone with a 3d printer and use these:

https://www.printables.com/model/1713888-4th-gen-tacoma-softopper-front-snap-mod

 

[bitflogger]

FYI, It's not the Softtopper brand, but this reads like another scenario where Fas-Top designs are better. In addition to no others having the tonneau and soft top all in one, the Fas-Top front has velcro attachment to the tonneau cover. If you have the topper down or out of the bed, the velcro on tonneau rolls with it, or works with the inside of bed cover for the topper.

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