Bed Extender Question???? - TundraTalk.net

firedude · 04-26-2008, 01:49 AM

I'm thinking of getting a bed extender for my crewmax but I haven't seen much discussion of them on this forum. Are they worth the cost? Where to buy and how much? What brand? Any thoughts pro or con would be very much appreciated.

Thank you

poidog1 · 04-26-2008, 10:20 AM

My buddy has one for his f150 and removeable so he pulled it off and its hanging in his garage. I guess if your hauling a lot of stuff all the time its great but it all depends on how much you need it. I think its a waste of money. I would much rather spend $1000 and get a shell.

Brianr4 · 04-26-2008, 11:36 AM

I just ordered and installed one from Sparks.
Mainly use it when I have it flipped in to stop things from moving around the bed. I have a truck cover and when I take that off I just keep in in the bed and the extender keeps it from moving around the bed so all I need to do is open the tailgate and it will be right there in reach. (also have a soft bed cover)
When I put my 4 wheeler in the bed (which I haven't yet because of fear the tailgate will get damaged) I use it to hold my gas cans and equipment in.

Deznutjob · 04-26-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by firedude

I'm thinking of getting a bed extender for my crewmax but I haven't seen much discussion of them on this forum. Are they worth the cost? Where to buy and how much? What brand? Any thoughts pro or con would be very much appreciated.

Thank you

If you wanna nice one don't mess around check this out. The bed extender actually turns into a functional ramp! Joe Hauler Motorcycle Carriers and Accessories

Brianr4 · 04-26-2008, 02:17 PM

Doesn't look like that one swivels in and out, plus I need a ramp for a 4 wheeler, not just a 2 wheeled bike. Really wouldn't do me anygood.

Deznutjob · 04-26-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianr4

Doesn't look like that one swivels in and out, plus I need a ramp for a 4 wheeler, not just a 2 wheeled bike. Really wouldn't do me anygood.

Oh well just another bummer about having a quad. 2 ramps.

Mickey · 04-26-2008, 10:16 PM

DEZ it's still a good idea. It has to fit one's needs.

Brianr4 · 04-27-2008, 10:54 AM

I did have to make some adjustments to my bedcover and the extender to make it swivel without hitting the rails for the bedcover.

Did some slight grinding of the rails and flattened part of the extender tubes a bit.

Bartgolfs · 05-01-2008, 08:17 PM

I have one in my CM and it's pretty handy. It will even work with the shell on, which surprised most everyone. I like it because I can put stuff right near the tailgate and not have it wind up at the front of the bed every time I stop. I have pics of it posted here as well...
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YB929RR · 05-11-2008, 10:38 PM

I had one put on at the dealer before I left the lot.....I like it. ($250)

04-26-2008, 01:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
firedude Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18	Bed Extender Question???? I'm thinking of getting a bed extender for my crewmax but I haven't seen much discussion of them on this forum. Are they worth the cost? Where to buy and how much? What brand? Any thoughts pro or con would be very much appreciated. Thank you

04-26-2008, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brianr4 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 85	Toyota Extender I just ordered and installed one from Sparks. Mainly use it when I have it flipped in to stop things from moving around the bed. I have a truck cover and when I take that off I just keep in in the bed and the extender keeps it from moving around the bed so all I need to do is open the tailgate and it will be right there in reach. (also have a soft bed cover) When I put my 4 wheeler in the bed (which I haven't yet because of fear the tailgate will get damaged) I use it to hold my gas cans and equipment in. __________________ 08 Tundra CrewMax Limited Silver TRD 5.7, Truxedo LoPro, Clear Bra, Toyota Running Boards.

04-26-2008, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brianr4 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 85	Doesn't look like that one swivels in and out, plus I need a ramp for a 4 wheeler, not just a 2 wheeled bike. Really wouldn't do me anygood. __________________ 08 Tundra CrewMax Limited Silver TRD 5.7, Truxedo LoPro, Clear Bra, Toyota Running Boards.

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Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3,366	DEZ it's still a good idea. It has to fit one's needs. __________________ BABE The Big Blue OX 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3 Locking gas cap DEBADGED Blackened Grill IBTO

04-27-2008, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brianr4 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 85	I did have to make some adjustments to my bedcover and the extender to make it swivel without hitting the rails for the bedcover. Did some slight grinding of the rails and flattened part of the extender tubes a bit. __________________ 08 Tundra CrewMax Limited Silver TRD 5.7, Truxedo LoPro, Clear Bra, Toyota Running Boards.

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04-26-2008, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
poidog1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 76	My buddy has one for his f150 and removeable so he pulled it off and its hanging in his garage. I guess if your hauling a lot of stuff all the time its great but it all depends on how much you need it. I think its a waste of money. I would much rather spend $1000 and get a shell.

05-01-2008, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bartgolfs Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 84	I have one in my CM and it's pretty handy. It will even work with the shell on, which surprised most everyone. I like it because I can put stuff right near the tailgate and not have it wind up at the front of the bed every time I stop. I have pics of it posted here as well... Bartgolfs Gallery - Toyota Tundra Photo Gallery __________________ 2007 Tundra CrewMax Limited 4x4/TRD, Nautical Blue Metallic, 5.7L, CK, MG, NV, RL, SO, SR, CT, C9, RB, 37 (TRD Ex), 7T (bed extender), Line-X bedliner, X-Pel clear bra, tinted front windows, A.R.E. Z-series cap, Toyota bug deflector. 2007 FJ Cruiser AWD, Black Cherry Last edited by Bartgolfs : 05-01-2008 at 08:25 PM.

05-11-2008, 10:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
YB929RR Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Navarre, Florida. (Pensacola) Posts: 43	I had one put on at the dealer before I left the lot.....I like it. ($250) __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra X-SP, DC, Super White Door Handles Black Leather w/carbon fiber trim. 20" BBS wheels 5.7L V8 6 spd. There's Absolutely No Excuse For The Way I'm About To Act!!

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