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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Whitetacomacalifornia, Feb 4, 2020.

  1. Feb 4, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Whitetacomacalifornia

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    Hey guys I built a bed cage and just wanted to share it with you all and any feed back would be great! Thanks!
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  2. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    The title put something entirely different in my mind. Something to keep your dogs or kidnapped victims in?
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    Does the cage attach to the frame? And you mounted the shocks too high. With the location they are in you will still have a lot of shock shaft left at full bump
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    I had a different pucture in my mind as well of what to expect after reading the title.

    Looks pretty damn impressive to me :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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  6. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Yeah the shocks mount to the bed bolts off the frame. I was going toount the shocks underneath the tube but didn't want the shock to close to the tire when flexing.
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    Thanks. I'm going to throw some paint on it tomorrow and see how she holds up. Still need to do limit straps and extended brake lines
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:10 PM
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    Sweet, on the bright side the shocks are mounted in the perfect spot for a spring under to maximize up travel!
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    Yeah I had that in mind because I plan on doing that next. As far as strength do you think I need any additional tubing anywhere?
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    I personally would have the bedcage welded directly to the frame rather than bolted to the bed bolts but other than that you will be fine
     
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    Woah this is so cool!
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    I may add a additional mount to the side of the frame. Thanks for the input!
     
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  13. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    I love this setup. Minimal space being taken up in the bed. My only gripe is the crap that gets though the shock cut out holes. I am thinking of getting a big rubber boot(similar to a ways accordion cover)

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    I have yet to experience that lol. I can't wait. Wow that bed cage is beautiful. I love how your outside mounts are done and Everything ties together nice. Wish I saw this when I was building mine!
     
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    Is it only bolted to the bed?
    If welded, let's see how you welded it to the frame.
    Looks good btw.
     
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  16. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    Yes it uses the bed bolts which are mounted to the frame. I wanted to be able to remove the bed cage.
     
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  17. Feb 4, 2020 at 9:22 PM
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    As I just use my truck as a truck I am wondering what the cage is for? A roll bar?
     
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    It's basically a mount for big shocks. You could tie a rollbar into it if you wanted to . It also stiffens the chassis a bit
     
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