DaKine pad size?

What size DaKine Bike pad for tailgate do I need for my 2017?

 

Take 2 minutes to search google before asking your next question... find the pad size specs. Take a tape measure to your bed. It's not a difficult task.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dakine-truck-pad.146945/

 

I did goggle it and nothing came up specific to the Tacoma. Already read the thread you copied and nothing was specific on the size.

 

No, you did not read through that thread. If you did you need better reading comprehension. I found the following in 30 seconds on the first page. Do some research. Learn how to google. It's 2017.

Post #2: If you really want to go with the truck pad, though, the tailgate width is 52.9". So go from there

Post #4: Get the small.

Post #7: I have a small Dakine pad on my truck, I love it!!!!

Post #11:
A couple of things to add about the pickup pads.

You CAN run the large version on the 2nd gen tacomas, yes, it's too big, but you're talking about 1cm over overlap on each side, this is a way better option than not covering the entire tailgate which WILL eventually result in scratches when you shake the bikes out of position on bumpy fireroads.

Also, the dakine pickup pad is too thin, and prone to wear to the point where the padding is virtually non existent in places if you actually use it. I'd strongly recommend considering a little extra padding underneath it. I run pipe insulation over the top of the tailgate to protect the down tube on my bikes, and I put a couple of towels, or a padded moving blanket under the pad for a little extra padding to protect the tail gate.

and yes, wash the under side of the pad, and the tailgate periodically or it will scratch your tail gate.

It's not perfect, but it's cheap, works well, and I've fit 6 mountain bikes in the back of my old short bed, there's no other way you can possibly do that with all the wheels still on the bikes.

Oh, and I'd consider taking the pad in at night unless you garage your truck. Mine was stolen right off the truck while it sat in front of my house, and I live in a pretty quiet/safe neighbourhood.

A bungee cord works great for holding everything in place.

 

Savage

 

got the Raceface

 

funnily enough i did a google search and this thread was the top result, 2+ years later.
probably shouldn't be a butthole and just tell people to use google, it goes both ways, sure people should search for themselves like i am but people should also try and be helpful instead of creating a feedback loop like i am experiencing where it's a bunch of threads just telling people to google.

regardless, thanks for actually answering the question after being a dick about it, sure makes the forum look good to the entire worldwide web.

hell yeah i resurrected this thread for this. lol

 

Congrats noob.

 

lol, k.
that's rich, i'm willing to bet i've been in this game longer than you and probably have forgotten more than you'll ever know.