Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail
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I found that the screws were already installed in the bed of my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. There are nuts on the other side, so all I had to do was remove the screws, line up the holes, and reconnect it The screws need to be installed. I had no problems installing it and it didn't take long at all.
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The answer is likely to be yes. I used the app on my 2016 Tacoma, which is a 3rd generation model just like the 2019's. It worked just fine. It takes only a few minutes to install.
I understand that part number PT278- is for the Tacoma Short Bed Side Rail The 35100-number
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All holes have been drilled prior to installation. Make sure T is spelled correctly This can be done with an N30 screwdriver. This product is compatible with the 2018 off-roader. All holes have been drilled prior to installation. Make sure T is spelled correctly The bit has a 30 degree torque and a Nutplates are already in place on the back, therefore no nuts need to be accessed on the rear. Put the paper side facing the drain hole, so that is the one that goes As the cap on the front top of the bed sticks out more than on the sides, unscrew the tie down rings all the way to get them into the tracks. Leaving those two installed is a good idea.
A pair of five torx bolts is used to secure the top rails to the chassis. Some have complained that there are no plastic end caps included with the camera, but the plastic end caps serve little purpose and it would be difficult to remove and reinstall when attaching My photo shows that the ends of this rail are nicely finished, which is the same as two of the side rails, which are also black powder coated. There is no overhang on the top rail, so it recesses perfectly below it. If a drill with a clutch has to be used, adjust it to the lightest setting before removing and installing. Nailing it down requires the use of a ratchet or torque wrench.
From the perspective of my opinion, it should have come with the truck stock, but I will not dock the product a star for.
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma was designed to fit the tire. Screws are the same ones used for the bed cap on the front of the Lock tight is all that's needed to secure the spot. I had to order the rail ends from the dealer since the rails didn't come with them. It holds my bike securely in place thanks to a bike rack that I installed onto the rail. All steel is powder coated with a heavy duty finish.
Please read the following note before you install At the nearest hardware store, I had to purchase aluminum bar stock measuring 14 inches by 1 inch by 72 inches. In addition to marking the holes and length, I also marked I cut the strips to length, and then I drilled holes starting at 1/8" and working up until Having it in the same place as the factory rails is an improvement.
It's unclear to me why Toyota did not include this front bed rail from the factory on the 3rd Gen like they did on the 2nd Gen, but this fits the existing holes with torx screws already in the bed of the 3rd Gen. Install is really The end caps for the bed rails do not come with this set however, so just keep that There is also an OEM set of 2 bed rail end caps on Amazon for about $28, so if you are concerned with them as well, you may want to grab them as well. The answer is yes.
Not counting the time it took to remove and reinstall my OEM Tri-mode system, it took about 10 minutes to install Cover a truck bed by folding it. The five Ts have been removed A total of 30 fasteners were used, lining up the center groove with the bulkhead threaded hole. A tighter T-shaped lock was installed Tighten the fasteners by your fingers. Using the remaining holes and the bulkhead threaded holes, try to line up the T-nuts with the second-to-last hole, and tighten them with your fingers The fasteners are 30 in number. After tightening down the remaining fasteners with the ratchet, I used a torque wrench set at 20 pounds to complete the process. You did a good job. There should be more ties The use of down points is always useful, as long as they are not overloaded.
My favorite thing about it is that it fits as it should. A spacer could be included for the 2017 Tacomas to make it better. I have a back that is too far forward. There is little room for movement of the hold downs on the side rails of the truck without backing the tie down hand screws off. The older Toyota Tacoma I had in 2005 had no trouble like this. Tacomas from the newer generation have this feature. If they would add a 1/4 to 1/2in spacer, then they would move this from 4 to 5 stars.
It would be nice if I could mount bicycle fork locks without drilling holes in the bed of my new 2017 Tacoma. As on the surface adjacent to the rear window, the header rail had holes corresponding to those on the surface. In only a few minutes, I was able to remove the existing screws, align the header rail, and reinstall the I mounted the bicycle fork locks and they look like they were installed by a factory. It arrived before schedule, and although the box was beat up, the header rail was in perfect condition. Does anyone know why they don't come on the 2017 Tacomas? It is an original Toyota part.
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