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This is a discussion thread titled "bed bolts with spray in liner", within the 1Gen-Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
I was wondering how many people with spray-in bedliners have the "bed bolts" the ones connecting the bed to the frame sprayed over. I've seen them done both ways.
I was wondering how many people with spray-in bedliners have the "bed bolts" the ones connecting the bed to the frame sprayed over. I've seen them done both ways.
Yeah I have seen them done both ways as well. I personally had my Rhino Lining sprayed over the bed bolts. Just didn't see why I would ever remove the bed unless of course it was wrecked so bad that it needed a new bed and then you could remove the lining around the bolts enough to get them out.
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2003 TRD Stepside 2WD LSD, 275 Revos, 1 inch Daystar spacer up front, TRD AALs in the back, 1.5 inch Wheeladapter.com wheel adapters, Truxedo tonneau cover, Rhino Lining, Self-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & Temperature, RS3200 Alarm Upgrade, Stant 11506 Locking Gas Cap, Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar, Magnaflow 12586 on the way
Mine are not sprayed over. You should do a poll on this issue.
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Originally Posted by azDcab05
I was wondering how many people with spray-in bedliners have the "bed bolts" the ones connecting the bed to the frame sprayed over. I've seen them done both ways.
I was wondering how many people with spray-in bedliners have the "bed bolts" the ones connecting the bed to the frame sprayed over. I've seen them done both ways.
When I had my 05 DC Line-x'ed, they didn't even ask me if it mattered to me. They just took them out and sprayed the bed, and then put them back in. Had no problems since then.
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2005 4X2 DC Spectra Blue Mica, debadged
Line-x'ed
Husky Floor liners
Husky Toolbox
Sony CDX-M8810 Head Unit
Sony XA-C30
XM Direct #700XMSONY
Connects2USA MSC-02 for the Ipod (60GB Video)
Just didn't see why I would ever remove the bed unless of course it was wrecked so bad that it needed a new bed and then you could remove the lining around the bolts enough to get them out.
As a body man by trade, I would NEVER cover up the bolts. I have replaced plenty of bedsides (not entire beds) on all makes of trucks that have had the bolts sprayed. In which case you still have to remove the bed. It sucks from the techs side of things because we have to pick that crap out of the torx heads to remove the bolts. Also, if any paint work has to be done to your rear cab corner the bed should be at least moved back as well. Its not just entire bed replacement that would require removing the bolts. What if your bumper gets hit and knocks the bed out of alignment? You need to loosen the bolts to re-align the bed. There are a lot of reasons to remove or loosen the bed besides replacing it.
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'05 4x4 Stepside, TRD Off Road Package, Towing Package, Captains Chairs, Factory Running Boards, XM Satellite Radio, Sport Grill, A.R.E. Z Series Shell, BedRug Bedliner
Same here on the mechanical repair end. Don't spray the bed bolts! On most trucks it is much easer to lift the bed than to drop the fuel tank when a fuel pump is replaced. And you never know for what reason the bed may need to come off for repairs.
Mike
My liner is Line-X and they removed the bolts. I figure if it isn't important, why would they waste their time doing it?
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2005 Charcoal Tundra Access Cab 4WD, TRD Offroad, Ivan Stewart Wheels (see my tire pressure monitoring system override mod in my photos), Line-X, Magnaflow 14586 muffler, Hellwig anti-sway bar, Gentex mirror
Audio: Eclipse CD5444 HU, Alpine MRV-F302 powering 2 ID8V.3D4 8" Image Dynamics Subs in Q-Logic underseat enclosure and Infinity 652i Reference in rear doors, Carver M2120 amp powering Infinity Kappa 60.5CS in front doors
My Line-X dealer removed the bed bolts AND the screws holding the tailgate cover on. When my mechanic saw that he commented to me how good a touch that was. Told me that if for any reason I needed work done on the lock/linkage in that area, he'd be charging me if he had to pick that liner out of the bolt/screw heads. Plus it just looks very tidy and neat that way. IMHO
My Line-X dealer removed the bed bolts AND the screws holding the tailgate cover on.
My Line-X dealer did the same ..... I have been told that when the bolts are covered (sprayed), there is a chance of rust forming under the washers. Makes since to me.
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2005 Tundra A/C Stepside 4x2
Natural White/Light Charcoal Cloth
TRD Sport Package
Towing Package
Cloth Captains Chairs
JBL 6 Disk/6 Speaker CD
All Weather Guard Package
Carpet Mats
Toyoguard Plus Protection Group
My Rhino dealer sprayed over the bed bolts and took the tailgate bolts off.
They said it would be easy to cut out a piece and re-spray it....
The bed looks better IMO w/the bolts covered. If my truck ever gets in an accident, I'd be buying a new truck anyway so I don't care.....
If there's no extra charge for them to take out the bed bolts and/or you think you'll eventually get in an accident, then have them do it......
My rhinoliner was sprayed over the bolts. I don't have torx head bolts though, just standard bolts. Easy enough to cut around them if I ever needed to. Hoping I don't ever have to remove them though...
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Blacked out 2003 Limited 4X4 Access Cab with TRD Off-Road Package Debadged
2.5" Fabtech suspension lift
3" body lift
My Line-X dealer took off all bolts, hooks, screws, etc. Even removed the plate covering the tailgates internals, taped over and sprayed all surfaces independantly.
I asked them how they do it prior and they said they don't covery any bold or screw since it would take damaging the Line-X for any repair or maint. This way the liner is just as good even after any repair.
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"A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...
but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Darn...that was fun!"
Exactly what my Line-X dealer did to mine a few weeks back.
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Originally Posted by auslandt
My Line-X dealer took off all bolts, hooks, screws, etc. Even removed the plate covering the tailgates internals, taped over and sprayed all surfaces independantly.
I asked them how they do it prior and they said they don't covery any bold or screw since it would take damaging the Line-X for any repair or maint. This way the liner is just as good even after any repair.
thanks for the responses. I just got mine back from the dealer which contracted out the work and the bed bolts WERE sprayed over. I'm going to rasie a ruckus to get it done RIGHT! From on response seems like the repair isn't tough to do. Just wondering if it will make matters worse or not. Should i fix it or just leave it be?
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