(Part 2) Best truck bed & tailgate accessories according to redditors

Well this literally took me thirty seconds to find so I'm not sure what piss poor search terms you were using. I literally googled "Toyota trunk rubber button" and this came up. It's the same exact part across pretty much all of their vehicles.

Toyota Trunk Hatch Liftgate Switch Latch Release Button Cover Replacement Repair For Toyota Prius 4Runner Sienna Scion Lexus 84905-47010 84840-21010 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCO5187/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sZ3YAbHP8XVVC

Bed Extender

Best $50 I spent. Let's me haul a 14' kayak on the back of mine (with a toolbox)

So I found the side nets on Amazon for $29.95 and ordered a set. Pic looks like a clone or maybe even the same set. Right here for you. Way better deal then the dealership.

Oop. Never mind. Solved.

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Release-Button-Rubber-Replacement/dp/B01NCO5187

Addendum: Ordered this cheaper one from eBay...We'll see if it's fine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262816548627

For the plastic, clean clean clean.

For surface prep, Don't laugh, but I whip blasted them with the sandblaster. Yes it leaves it rough and ugly. Your spraying on bedliner, no one will ever know.

Edit in, Clean it after you sand blast it. or thoroughly scuff it with 80-120 grit sand paper.

Upol Adhesion promoter


Then their acid 8 Primer.

Last Raptor bed Liner

I did the valance, fender flairs in tintatable white on my 03 Sierra. I also did the plastic pieces for the rear bumper and the plastic bed rail piece in black . Even after a year of stepping on the bumper constantly it's held up well.

I use this and its wonderful:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D4CXIKY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

One note- when I had that trailer (it was my first m/c trailer, I have a 16' enclosed trailer now) I put Pit Posse/Pingel-style chocks on it and was able to put 3 sets of mounting plates in the 3 bike positions (left, center, right) at the right spacing for the bikes to co-exist, and then could swap from a single-bike with one chock to a two-bike setup with two chocks in like 30 seconds. Coupled with a cheap ATV ramp as wide as the trailer it was a very cheap and easy trailering setup. Add some nice strapping points around the edge of the trailer and it'll do the job well for a long time.

If you're planning to keep it a while, adding additional bolt-in bracing to the deck isn't a bad idea, or even just some 2x4 stiffening cross-members to help keep the trailer from "taco-ing" when you strap down the bikes.

You could try covering the floor with the material used to coat pickup beds. Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Herculiner-HCL1B7-Brush--Liner-Quart/dp/B0002TDUXS/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1342969057&sr=1-1

I used this bed liner kit with the appropriate primers. I'm pretty pleased the result-nice looking and seems quite durable. In a few places it chipped off very quickly, but I think that was my error during the prep phase. Fortunately, I saved one can of the coating from the kit, so I plan to go back and finish these areas properly.

Really most of the work was prep. Prep (cleaning, sanding, cleaning, wire brushing, grinding, cleaning, priming, and cleaning) took two days, and the actual painting took perhaps 45 minutes.

It’s this one:
Tuff Stuff Ranger Overland Rooftop Tent with Annex Room https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YPYPH0U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LFX7Cb9YWZNHP

I love it.

They have them on Amazon

This is just advertising, here it is without the affiliate link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YFVS8V

Beech Lane Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder - Universal Fit, Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Install, Durable Aluminum Step Grip Plates, and Sturdy Rubber Ladder Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YFVS8V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jYVYCbGX2B3J3

Here's the flares:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WCMD5EM/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And I used two quarts of Herculiner which was the perfect amount for two coats.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002TDUXS/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So total was probably around $300 after buying everything I needed to put it all together.

I just put on a Lund cover for my LB less then $180 after a $65 MIR and 15% off on amazon. Lund is cheaper brand but can't beat it for the price. Here is a link to Amazon and you can get an extra 15% off https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014VCHWWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8L4nybGHTWBK8 rebait forms are on Amazon also.

I ordered this tonneau cover today. Should be here on Monday. Even though it says it's for a Chevy Colorado, it fits very nicely on the Gladiator.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1K4T40/ref=nav_signin?ie=UTF8&psc=1&

Oh yeah, shouldn't be a problem. Also, it doesn't come with a mount, just bolts to attach it to something. I bought 2 of these to attach it to my roof basket using 2 inch wide U bolts with about a 1 inch spacer from Lowes. In order to keep it from rolling to the side I slid the extra length of that mount under the clamp mount that attaches the basket to the roof racks. I can send pics tomorrow if you like.

Imagine you are going to grill out with a couple friends. So you ride down the local store on your bicycle. You buy a couple 2 liters, some chips, a sandwich, some sauce, some meat, etc.

What are you going to do?

Stuff all that crap into a back pack and have it sitting on your back while you sweat?

Hang plastic grocery bags from your handle bars and ride as they sway around and yank on your bike and hope none of them bust open or get caught up in the spokes?

Or are you going to toss them into your crate or basket on the front or back, pull bungie netting over them, and hurry back home?


Cargo racks are awesome. It gives you something to wire crates to and to hook panniers to. Unfortunately they don't go well with suspension. In order to run a large front rack was one of the reasons I got rid of the suspension fork on my bicycle.

Baskets/crates are the most convenient for medium-heavy things. You can toss bags or back packs or whatever you want into a large crate in a couple seconds and by on your way.

Panniers are good for going on trips or carrying things you want to prevent from getting wet or whatever. They are not quick like baskets, but you can carry more and keep stuff out of the weather easier.

You can buy excellent pannier systems that feature dedicated rack designs and such things so things snap together quickly and securely.

Or you can modify off the shelf bags and such things if you are a budget.

Something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgsTHwSkFUY

I've seen one video were a lady took a couple dollar store back packs, cut the straps short and sown them together at the top so that the packs would hang over the rack. Then a couple bungie cords to secure.

I made one using a water proof army surplus rucksack. Put plastic sheet in the back with pop rivets to prevent it from drooping backwards into the wheel spokes and made some hooks with some steel bar.

The most important thing make 100% sure no straps or hooks or parts of the bag will swing back and get caught up into the wheel.

For 77 dollars? Heck no. You could build yourself something more versatile for less. On amazon there is this set of resistance bands for 29 dollars that includes 4 other resistance bands plus additional accessories including an ankle cuff that you can use for the elbow cuff. You can buy a piece of PVC pipe cut it to about the size of your 6 iron put two of these grips, which cost $7, on the pvc using an adhesive. Find something similar and smaller than this and screw it into the pvc and you’ve just created exactly what they’re trying to sell you. All told you’ll probably spend about 40 bucks and you’ll get the added benefit of regular length resistance bands

I hope this helps you, I’m not knocking the product it’s just absurdly expensive for what you’re getting. There are many exercises you can do with the extra resistance bands with hands. Rotational exercises using the band can increase your core strength and hip strength.

I know I was looking at a cargo net for my truck that was for cars as well and it had hooks that could be attached to the car somehow. Lemme see if I can find it

Edit: here

It was these guys

We also took all the stock interior out, so the holes for the handles, seatbelts, and plastic snaps that aren’t there anymore work perfect with the hooks they come with. You could easily take the hooks off and use something else to fasten it tho.

Here is the one I bought, I guess it was 89.99 originally, I did have a $10 off coupon. I honestly think it would be worth it for you, they can be a PITA to hoist up there. I bought it specifically for how much I can adjust it... the picture from Amazon does a good job at showing it off.

I have a Tyger brand (described as "Maxmate", but tagged "Tyger" on the cover itself) cover that I ordered on Amazon. It's pretty alright, but is starting to look worn after 4 months. It is mostly leak-proof, but still lets in a little moisture and dust. For a road trip, I bet it would be perfectly fine. Took about 10 minutes to install by myself. No drilling required at all.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1K4T40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get one of these or something like the same concept; I bought one years ago since I have a short bed Tundra, works great. https://www.amazon.com/Goplus-Extender-Adjustable-Extension-Ladder/dp/B078S19RRQ/ref=lp_15737901_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1542321751&sr=1-5

Rustoleum is by no means gonna be as durable. But it'll be waay cheaper. A good alternative to line x that would be cheaper and still be durable would be something like [this](Herculiner HCL0B7 Brush-on Bed Liner - Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TDUXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_guaIyb3W9AYR5)
You do have to roll or brush it on but with bedliner you won't be able to tell the difference. And a lot of times, rolling on is much, much better.

Something like this?
ES ENGINEERED BY SCHILDMEIER Stake Pocket Cover Set for 2015-2019 GM Colorado or Canyon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Z6D3YJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MBlwDb8YDD481

Yeah. This https://www.amazon.com/Raptor-Urethane-Spray-Custom-Regulator/dp/B074KQLKMH/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=upol+raptor+liner&qid=1566865582&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWUJMVUlEN0pWUVMyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTA5ODEwMTY1TjJLRFM1VUpaNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDQ0MTUzM09DRk9MUjlMRTBIUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl is the kit that I bought.

If you don't have one, just buy one. A soft cover adds an insane amount of utility to your truck. Here's what I picked up a couple years ago. Absolutely recommend it. It is stupid easy to install and operate, and remove if you have to. My seal seems watertight too. I kick myself daily for not getting one eight years ago.

nope, my awning did not come with brackets. instead, i purchased these two things to mount it to my roof rack

2x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UFJR2MK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UEOTW0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06VTZJLBR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This is the one I purchased, but word of caution it’s not going to hold much weight without sagging - I’m planning to hold some larger pieces of plastic up there at most. I’d suggest finding something less elastic or thicker hoops if you envision holding more weight 👍

I made a desk like this when I was in school. Just use two lengths of rope or cord instead of a chain. One on each side. You can buy accessory cord or paracord that has 500 pound break strength, so that is plenty strong. If you're paranoid, buy some spectra or dyneema cord with a break strength of a couple of tons.

To attach it you can use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Progrip-822640-Surface-Mount-4-Pack/dp/B000HAEPAO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1422330938&sr=8-7&keywords=d+ring

and just tie the string to them.

eta: If you do find that you you pull out the screws, you could always just glue a 1" thick square on top of surface and then sink a longer screw.

I have a Tuff Stuff RTT and this ARB awning

My plan is to take both vehicles out when I go camping. I can leave my truck behind and have it act as a "home base" and then derp around/drive to hikes with my Xterra.

This is the cover I want to buy. https://www.amazon.com/Tyger-Auto-TG-BC3F1022-1982-2013-1994-2011/dp/B00L32KXEW

My father in law has something like that for his truck. It works pretty well. It is like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IAM1V8A/ref=asc_df_B00IAM1V8A5051531/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00IAM1V8A&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167151555243&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2928792753024713539&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009614&hvtargid=pla-304733482006

RIP. I had an extra set until yesterday when a coworker need some. you should be able to find them on few sites under cargo cover lift strap I don't know if those will fit your car but it should point you in the right direction

https://www.amazon.com/Tyger-Auto-TG-BC3D1015-2009-2018-Fleetside/dp/B00L32LY1I/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35TCJ7LVCN65K&keywords=tyger+tonneau+cover+ram+1500&qid=1559135000&s=gateway&sprefix=tyger+to%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-3

IMO, a rack isn’t mandatory. I regularly put both kayaks and canoes in the bed of my truck. It’s a 6.5’, and you get 20-24” extra with the tailgate. The biggest canoe I put in there is 14’6”. I anchor the noses to tie downs at the front, then tie through the rear handle as well. I’ve been up to an hour of interstate travel with two boats in the back. No issues.

But if you’re worried that you don’t have enough support at the tail, you can always get something like: https://www.amazon.com/MaxxHaul-70231-Extender-Ladder-Lumber/dp/B01D4CXIKY

It is just that Line X prices really vary. I could see quotes coming in anywhere from $250 to $1200 for both.

If it was me I think I'd roll the dice on DIY stuff before I spend $1200.
https://www.amazon.com/Raptor-Urethane-Spray-Custom-Regulator/dp/B074KQLKMH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540472952&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=upol+raptor+liner+kit&psc=1

here

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186PEB96/?coliid=I3QLT9HDM2DEC0&colid=28GOR8DK7H791&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/Stake-Pocket-2015-2018-Colorado-Canyon/dp/B076Z6D3YJ

Tyger Auto TG-BC3D1015 Tri-Fold Pickup Tonneau Cover (Fits 2009-2016 Dodge Ram 1500 5.8 feet (69.6 inch) Tri-Fold Truck Cargo Bed Tonneau Cover (NOT (For Stepside)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L32LY1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y5KEybVDWRW7D

I've had this one sitting in my cart for a while. It's dirt cheap and has good reviews. I'm not 100% that I will enjoy a tonneau over having a tool box. So if I try one, it will have to cheap like this.