TACOMA:Hi Lift Mount in 2005 Composite Bed

RBDnhm · #1 (**permalink**) 05-20-2005, 05:51 PM

Has anyone mounted a hi-lift loc-rac and jack in the composite bed and then thrashed around any. I have tried to get Toyota and bed manufacturer to tell me whether it is ok and neither would tell me.

nucleus · #2 (**permalink**) 05-20-2005, 06:28 PM

If you make up some backing plates like those used to mount the front D-rings I can't image that you'd have any trouble. I'd make a much bigger mounting bracket for the jack base - I don't care for that dinky little mounting plate the loc-rac has.

Lalo · #3 (**permalink**) 05-20-2005, 06:36 PM

just buy a nice hi-lift rack from www.demello-offroad.com i have one and it works great...

RBDnhm · #4 (**permalink**) 05-21-2005, 09:38 AM

Thanks. I have seen Demello racks and will see if they have one that still allows tonneau cover.

If not, I will try the backing plate idea.

Lalo · #5 (**permalink**) 05-21-2005, 06:01 PM

yeah I dont think it would work with a tonneau cover. but i'm sure with some creative thinking you could have someone custom fab a place to put a hi-lift jack.

RBDnhm · #6 (**permalink**) 05-22-2005, 09:31 AM

Went to Demello's web page. I think they have one without the light attachments that is flat. Got to call them to make sure it will work. Thanks for the suggestions.