Tilt Bed - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

Salty_Dog · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 12:40 PM

Anybody know who sells tilt-bed kits for pickups? (No, I don't plan on doing one; I just want to see one).

pistolpete · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 01:53 PM

cyberbilly,

as I always say..."google is your friend!"

here are two references

Stealth Dump Trucks, Inc. Pick-up Truck Dump Bed Kits (757)890-4888

Dump Hoists Kits Hydraulic

Salty_Dog · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolpete

cyberbilly,

as I always say..."google is your friend!"

here are two references

Stealth Dump Trucks, Inc. Pick-up Truck Dump Bed Kits (757)890-4888

Dump Hoists Kits Hydraulic

Actually, I did see the first one, but it does not have a kit for Toyotas; only Ford, Dodge and Chevy. Same with the second.

Another site I found has a "universal" weld-on kit which I would tend to shy away from.

pistolpete · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberbilly

Actually, I did see the first one, but it does not have a kit for Toyotas; only Ford, Dodge and Chevy. Same with the second.

Another site I found has a "universal" weld-on kit which I would tend to shy away from.

oh so NOW you want ones for Toyota...you didn't say that in the initial post

...now your request becomes all too clear!!

clamboni · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 11:24 AM

A Tundra isn't quite the heavy duty truck you'd normally see a dump body on. Say what you want.......it's still a 1/2 ton truck. I don't think you'll have much luck finding a kit, I doubt there's much fo a market for it.

wolfie410 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 12:50 PM

That would save my back from the weekly yard waste recycling...would be a lot quicker to empty a full bed as well. I also couldn't find any Tundra specific applications. There's always a dump trailer, but that not as interesting.

Salty_Dog · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by clamboni

A Tundra isn't quite the heavy duty truck you'd normally see a dump body on. Say what you want.......it's still a 1/2 ton truck. I don't think you'll have much luck finding a kit, I doubt there's much fo a market for it.

Weight capacity isn't that big a deal for me.

I enter my Tundra in custom truck shows a lot, and if - I say IF - I decided to do this, it would be more for show than anything else.

pistolpete · #8 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 04:21 PM

cyberbilly,

here is one from northern hydraulics that they claim is a bolt-on universal conversion of your stock bed....overkill at 2 Ton and pretty pricy for just showing off your undercarriage >$1K

Universal Dump bed

Mr. Creosote · #9 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfie410

There's always a dump trailer

That is the way I would go also....keeps things modular / less potential butchering of the factory arrangement. Better potential resale also, if you find the need for it is not there in the future.

danuttoy · #10 (**permalink**) 02-06-2009, 06:51 AM

If you get a solution to the tilt bed, can you please keep us posted? I also been looking to save my back a little. I am currently considering to build an aluminium insert. The cost of some of thouse "dump kit's" is astronomical any way. For that price one can simply hire help as needed.

Tundraman10 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 01:07 AM

Having a tilt bed would make cleaning the bed and frame much easier too. I would like to see pictures too of the tilt bed of a tundra in action.

Salty_Dog · #12 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tundraman10

Having a tilt bed would make cleaning the bed and frame much easier too. I would like to see pictures too of the tilt bed of a tundra in action.

There is a guy around here that hits the local car shows with a Tacoma that has a tilt-bed. Next time I see him, I'll ask him about it.

jgranger · #13 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 09:42 AM

Hi there,
I found this site looking for truck tilt bed info. After reading the comments here I realize there does not appear to be an aftermarket hoist system for a short bed Ford Ranger. My intent is to tilt the bed up to access the underside for potential use in battery storage for a future EV conversion. Anyway, Some of you desire to use the tilt bed as a dump to remove material. My suggestion would be to avoid the cost and time to install a tilt kit and purchase a Loadhandler bed liner system (JC Whitney carries it for around $150) that is a flexible bed liner that is rolled onto a rod at the tailgate and dumps the load that way. Offload 1 ton in less than a minute. There may be other similar systems out there, but this is the one I am familiar with (I have not used one, just seen the advertisements) Good Luck.

Salty_Dog · #14 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jgranger

Hi there,
I found this site looking for truck tilt bed info. After reading the comments here I realize there does not appear to be an aftermarket hoist system for a short bed Ford Ranger. My intent is to tilt the bed up to access the underside for potential use in battery storage for a future EV conversion. Anyway, Some of you desire to use the tilt bed as a dump to remove material. My suggestion would be to avoid the cost and time to install a tilt kit and purchase a Loadhandler bed liner system (JC Whitney carries it for around $150) that is a flexible bed liner that is rolled onto a rod at the tailgate and dumps the load that way. Offload 1 ton in less than a minute. There may be other similar systems out there, but this is the one I am familiar with (I have not used one, just seen the advertisements) Good Luck.

Actually, I wanted a Tilt-bed because it would look cool when I go to Truck Shows; not because I need to dump gravel or anything.