TACOMA REAR CHANNEL BED STIFFENERS (2016+)

Installed these on my 3rd gen Tacoma after reading some horror stories about bed walls being bent out of shape. Did seem to firm up the bed a little bit, but they didn't install easily. Well, one side went in smooth as could be. The other side did not. I'm not decided on whether the error was in the bracket or the truck, but I had to modify the bracket to install the through bed Torx bolt.Aside from the installation issue, they are quite sturdy and even if the bed didn't need stiffening I now have addition tie down points.

Okay, anyone looking into buying bed stiffeners for their Tacoma will see right away that there is a lot to choose from here. Averaging around $80 for a set, a good value. I selected the Total Chaos for the reputable name in off-road equipment, and the construction of the stiffeners following the contour of the bed to anchor higher than any of the competition’s products. I have the long bed SR5, which may very well be more at risk of bed flex than the 5’ ones. At a cost of more than double of the brands, I am still confident that I made the right decision for me and for my truck. And, I didn’t have to cut my bed mat to accommodate them. Nuff said.

Installed on my 2017 Tacoma and love this mod! I use the tie downs all the time. I use a bedmat with this and have no issues.

Sent back and ordered correct ones direct from the manufacturer for less than they are sold for on amazon. These are advertised as 2016 + however they were not the correct ones for a 2018 + due to the change in bed height. Still a great product but I would recommend ordering directly from the manufacturer so that you get exactly what you need for your vehicle. No issues returning them as always. I am sure there was just a glitch in the system. No one is perfect not even the interweb.

Excellent product. Fit and finish are top notch. Instructions easy to follow and well illustrated. The best part about this product is that it WORKS. I have no more bed-flex even when offroad with gear in the bed. Excellent product recommend purchase.

What is great about this stiffener is it rises further on the bed compared to others making the bed even more supported.Another noted benefit is that there is three more tiedown areas to tie on each of the stiffeners.Though they are pricey, I would recommend them to prevent your bed from warping.

This product was recommended to me by a fellow Toyota owner. I knew I was going to install a topper on my Tacoma so it made sense to be proactive vs reactive. These are fantastic. Bed is nice and stiff. With the weight of a topper and occasionally a kayak or SUP, I know the integrity of the bed is good. Works fantastic for having a place to strap a fuel can through too

I use my 2020 Tacoma long bed for hauling, debris runs, wood, etc., and I bought these for our new rooftop tent and bed racks. When I installed the left side, all was great, then came the right side, and the bed was bowing out. These bed stiffeners sucked the sides back in to make them plumb and rigid. I slept well on top of the truck knowing these were in place and doing their job.