Bed Extender Options

[bsquaredMTB]

So sorry that you had problems. I didn’t ask for details about the installation process and they just said “no problem”. It looked to me that it was adjustable somewhat based on the installation instructions. In any event, thanks for the update and the warning!

Yeah definitely not your fault. I'm sure if I went to have it installed they would've figured something out since they are more experienced. That's what I get for trying to do it myself lol.

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[bsquaredMTB]

Just purchased the OEM bed extender from my local dealership. Long story, short they were selling it for 400 but I talked him down to 320 (saw it at this price online from other dealers). If you guys want to wheel and deal with you local dealership, I bet you can get them to bring the price down!

 

[bsquaredMTB]

Just purchased the OEM bed extender from my local dealership. Long story, short they were selling it for 400 but I talked him down to 320 (saw it at this price online from other dealers). If you guys want to wheel and deal with you local dealership, I bet you can get them to bring the price down!

Update: Finally got it installed. Note to anyone installing the OEM extender. It comes with 3/16 inch blind rivets. They are heavy duty and I wasn't able to install them w/my manual rivet gun. Luckily a truck accessory place near my house was nice enough to finish the rivets off w/their pneumatic rivet gun. I guess you could also use self tapping screws but I thought I'd put this out there in case anyone was looking to do a DIY install.

 

[Toy-truck]

Update: Finally got it installed. Note to anyone installing the OEM extender. It comes with 3/16 inch blind rivets. They are heavy duty and I wasn't able to install them w/my manual rivet gun. Luckily a truck accessory place near my house was nice enough to finish the rivets off w/their pneumatic rivet gun. I guess you could also use self tapping screws but I thought I'd put this out there in case anyone was looking to do a DIY install.

You got close up pictures of the bracket?

 

[bsquaredMTB]

You got close up pictures of the bracket?

This isn't my bracket but it's exactly like this one. You can see the rivets installed in the image

 

[bsquaredMTB]

One thing I hadn't noticed about the bed extender are the clips on the plastic bracings. Does anyone know what they are for? There are 2 clips on each brace. Is it as simple as clips for the extender straps?

 

[WKTJR1]

Looks like you figured it out. Additionally, a possible hanger for grocery sacks.

 

[inlandsmog]

Amp makes the OEM extender.

 

[dknelson]

That’s the one I was going with but the black is out of stock. Hopefully it will be back soon. I had the same one in my 22 but didn’t think it would fit so left nothing the truck when I traded. I like it because it doesn’t have the cotter pin that most do.

 

[dknelson]

I had this one installed — fits fine: https://realtruck.com/p/amp-research-bedxtender-hd-max/v/toyota/tacoma/2023/

That’s the one that I want but it’s out of stock everywhere. Had it on my ‘23 and it was great. I don’t like the v shaped ones, you loose too much usable area.

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