Bedrug for Tacoma?

On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 20:25:12 -0700, Jim Mc found these unused words floating about:

Tacoma 2002 DC - absolutely the best 'add-on' I put on the truck!

The BedRug fits just under the lip of the rail. You may have seen one of the many rail guards that are offered. They're not necessary with a shell.

DO put one on the tailgate as the bed shifts so much (if you're doing any off road) that it will wear the paint where the topper seal rubs.

No, NO, NO !!! The dealer (unless you've cut a deal at buy time) will charge extra for the BedRug install at their full shop rates.

I ordered mine from

It's been coated with sand and mud, had gas, water, oil and food spilled from use and 4x4ing - still looks new.

Enjoy!

Thanks. Really appreciate the advice. Without a shell, I was also wondering how the Bedrugs make out in a rain storm. Do they get soaking wet? I understand the foam is closed-cell, so the foam itself shouldn't soak up any water. How quickly do they dry?

On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 12:02:08 -0700, Jim Mc found these unused words floating about:

I sprung a leak in a 5 gal water jug and dumped the contents onto the mid rear of the bed. Dired in about 2 hours after I angled the truck to drain out the standing.

It's mostly the surface that gets 'wet'. The underlayer doesn't.

Only bad side, if you have something heavy in one position long enough, the underlayer will compress and doesn't 'return' for a long time. I keep recovery and tool trunks under my sleeping frame. They've gotten detents where the 'feet' rest. Locks 'em in, but does make a noticable extra pull to slide them out.

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(Disclaimer - no interest in the mentioned company except that I got lucky and found a great deal - we're on the other sides of the country too!)

Thanks again. You mention a "sleeping frame". Please elaborate.

I was also thinking about building a false bottom (platform bed, whatever you want to call it) in the bed for camping, with storage underneath. I figure I can't really place it on top of the wheel wells with a cab-high shell as it would barely leave me enough room to sit up, so I'm thinking of making it maybe just 8 to 10 inches deep instead. I'd probably only use it for extended trips and hopefully I can design something light and non-permanent enough that it can be removed from the bed between these trips.

I agree with everything J.A. Mc has said about the bedrug. I put one on my new Tacoma in August and I love it. Installation is a lot easier if done before you install a shell.

On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:53:08 -0700, Jim Mc found these unused words floating about:

I built mine out of 1" square and 3/4" square aluminum 'tubing'. It's a set of three 'trusses' lengthwise and a base cross member at the cab end. The top is joined with 3/4" crossmembers and plywood is laid between the 3/4". Carpet is snapped onto the plywood.

Because the DC is a short bed, I've an 'extender' that slips onto end pieces and lays on the tailgate. Then a heavy awning vinyl 'cover' wraps over some thinwall tubing and snaps onto the inside of the shell and bed. The lower flaps then bungee tie to the hitch. Zippered end for access.

It's just high enough to clear the two trunks (one each side) and some large plastic storage boxes, about 12 1/2". It does make a snug fit, but the shell I chose has a 6" rise 8" back from the cab.

The frame bolts to five expanding nuts drilled and set into the bed. When removed, all that's there are the small holes in the BedRug for the bolts to pass into the nuts. Gas cans, water fit alongside as it doesn't extend over the wheels (39" = single mattress). More storage rests inside the inverted 'extender' (shoved in to the cab) when traveling. 2nd spare lays on the platform as well.

If you want some pics, suggest size(s) and list an email to send them on.

DTH?

Yes, very helpful. Thanks. If it's not any trouble, send any photos you've got to snipped-for-privacy@zolx.com.

On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 19:29:37 -0700, Jim Mc found these unused words floating about:

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I just got my Taco a few weeks ago. I'm going to replace the dealer-installed bedliner (one of those slippery, rattling, swimming pools they throw in there) with a bedrug as soon as I can.

I had an '01 Silverado and had a Bedrug in that. I loved it. check the prices at this place...