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Thanks for stopping by! I pretty much stay away from the larger brands: Specialized, Trek, etc. I'm sure they're great bikes, but they have been "corporatized". My Pivot comes from a company that's still privately owned and going after the best bike on the planet. I've been on Pivots since 2010.

@@tacomanetwork I concur

They have seen some Bidenomics since I released this video. They were $100 when I got them

Yes, possible, you just need to find the fuse that powers the DRL and tap into that one. I only wanted them on with the headlights

I got mine from CaliRaised

I haven't seen an amber version for CR.

They came stock on my 22 TRD OR with the Technology package which included the parking sensors.

Yeah, that's pretty low. I would say it depends on the tire you're running - but a good 6" from the ground.

@@tacomanetwork Appreciate the response. My tires are stock. I've only owned this truck for a few months and the long mud flaps on the front came with it. I always thought it looked a little odd. Thanks.

Yeah, it's my favorite item on the truck. Besides my neighbor who stole the idea from me....I rarely see one, which is good in my book

It's the OEM bedmat from Toyota. I paid $95 at my local dealer and it was worth it. I've gotten a couple of other aftermarket ones and the quality sucked in comparison for about the same price.

This one's pretty solid - just removed it this weekend to haul some larger items and it's so easy to get on and off by myself.

I made this video BEFORE the 2024 was fully revealed. The grill was loosely based on the new Tundra Pro grill in anticipation that the new Tacoma would also be similar. Obviously, this grill is for the 3rd gens...

😂 Just a quick review for those considering. IMO, making a quality item from Aluminum, anodizing, laser etching, etc does cost money. The Chinese have given us poor quality, poor fitment, poor service, etc. Not with these

I just made a video about these...I didn't make them 😁. In the grand scheme of things, Made in USA costs more. Aluminum costs more. CNC machining costs more. Anodizing costs more. Marketing, websites, etc costs more. Not here to justify them, but giving my educated guess on the manufacturing process, which I do have 1st hand knowledge in

Feature wise, it replaced a frozen, rusting steel tie down. Looks wise, hands down better than stock. Price wise, yeah, they're expensive.

$365 is for the full kit. But yes, even two are expensive.

Yes, they are expensive, but what isn't these days? 😳

Not sure on that one....I'm sure the wiring is there, but not sure if you're SR5 housing will fit these. You may want to take them apart first to inspect

Nice! Just got back from a 1,000 mile road trip this weekend. It was amazing!

Thanks!

They're currently $139 for a pair. The price crept up the last year though - they used to be $109/119 from what I remember.

Have you contacted BakFlip? They're pretty easy to deal with, especially with replacement parts. I've got to say, I've only used the posts maybe twice so far in a year. I knew going in that the plastic parts would be the issue, so I contacted BakFlip and wanted new plastic corners and the plastic release clip - wanting to just purchase them.....they just sent them for free. This was right after I installed it though

Nice! It's probably my favorite item on my truck - I installed the Toyota version of the tailgate lock. Love it, lots of piece of mind and no more fiddling with the key to lock/unlock

Nice! Enjoy them. Honestly, just admired mine last night after I back into my driveway and the lights were still on!

The only plastic on this entire cover are the 4 corner pieces that measure 1.5" x 2". I requested an additional set of those from the company and they sent them out, no questions asked. I've had this installed for nearly a year now and haven't had any issued with the cover - even the 4 plastic corners.

@@tacomanetwork not only the corners but also the clips that holds it when folded. It disintegrates on its own. After I discovered the Diamondback trifold, this product is not worth the money. The corner pieces are important cuz it holds the rubber lining for the entire length. Also, this one leaks more than other brands. They could improve it, but they rarely update the design.

@@vrva3138 I didn't like the Diamond back because of these reasons: 1. the design just looks dated 2. the cover sticks above the bed line. 3. additional weight. I was looking for the most streamlined bedcover, and the MX4 delivers. I could care less about it being watertight...I didn't even install the tubes included. FWIW, backflip just updated the design last month 😁. Enjoy your diamondback and your tacoma. I am enjoying mine.

The good thing about diamondback is that it accommodates common items like a fill rite fuel tank or a 20 gallon tank upright. (Standard size items will fit). Yes if it's for the looks, flip is great. Enjoy your Flip!

agreed, but they look and work great!

Pretty dumb for some anodized aluminum 🤣

Mine seem very bright, especially compared to stock

@@tacomanetwork hmmm. Hope I don't have a defective one. When I reverse at night, I can't see anything at all on the reverse cam

Naw, probably $189 😂

Yeah, I had it done with tinted PPF, so it blends very well and is scratch resistant now

Yes, even off roading, it holds tough - even with my new iPhone 15 Pro Max. The key is their case - it's the strongest magnets I've seen and they improved them even more for the 15 series. My apple MagSafe wallet is hard to pry from it now!

@@tacomanetwork Thanks for the reply. I will most likely try this setup out when I upgrade to a new phone later this year.

You'll like it.

@@tacomanetwork Just upgraded to a 15 Pro Max last week and just got my Peak Designs wireless charging mount, along with their Nomad case for it. Everything works amazing!

@@bluecreekroad Nice! Same phone I have. My wife used my truck the other day and said "Why don't I have one of these mounts in my car??"

Yeah, they're expensive and I did mention that. They're not for everyone 😁

bit.ly/YotaVerseGrill

Strange - are you sure it's aligned correctly toward the cab? Not crooked at all on the bed?

@@tacomanetwork it's not crooked. It's just a poor design because the rails stack on top of one another and it' uses the safety hazard (😂) clamps to clamp it altogether. So the rail the cover clamps onto isn't fully level because the way it clamps on top of the accessories rail, which is bolted to the utility rail. Send me your email and I'll send you photos if you want.

Yeah, it gets the same way here in SoCal! Always have to do a test touch before I lean on the bed!

I routed it through the front end supports towards the battery side, then into the engine compartment by the battery. I spent way more time on routing wires than really mounting the grill as I wanted a semi factory look without wires dangling everywhere. As for the fuse lid, I was able to still close the lid just with a small "V" notch to allow the wire to pass through the seal. I'm in dry SoCal, so it shouldn't be an issue

@@tacomanetwork Gotcha - I'm a stickler for wires being neatly routed too. With regard to the fusebox - I'm in the midwest, so rain and snow are a concern. I might try to drill a small hole in the box and insert a rubber grommet. I could pass the lead through that. Or... I may lose patience and try the "V" notch because I can't wait to see the finished project!

Like remove the cover completely? That's easy - 1. fold the cover all the way to the cab. 2. unscrew the two thumb nuts on the underside of the cover near the cab. Then, just lift up the cover - it's pretty lightweight being all aluminum.

@@tacomanetworkthanks!

Yeah, I also just found out that BakFlip has changed this. Question: Is the rail still usable? If not, they literally just cheapened the cost of the cover by not including machined brackets to lower the rail. It's kind of a bummer that they're cutting costs and limiting usage of the bed

@@tacomanetwork nope. Your utility rail is no longer usable with the cleats, or really, anything. Now, you basically bolt the adaptor rail to the stock utility rail, then the rail for the cover stacks on top of the adaptor rail and uses machined clamps to clamp it all on top of each other. Stupid design. (Not to mention, I'm going to be pissed when I accidentally hit my hands on the machines clamps that stick out and it cuts skin! A buddy of mine has the first Gen, if you will, and I went over yesterday. The build on those are far far superior. Not just the way it mounts, the entire cover itself is built better.

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Wow, it's completely different. They really screwed over the consumer/truck user with that cover now. The panel against the truck cab seems larger too - mine was much smaller allowing more bed access with fully open. But the big issue is using the bed rail to mount it rendering the rail now pretty much useless. This brackets are a big hazard too - I remember the lowering brackets being crazy sharp as they don't finish thier aluminum pieces at all. It's a shame, because the actually had a great product, but it looks like they tried to redesign it to save some money. BakFlip is owned by Real Truck now....so I'm sure it's all about the money. Sorry that you got this version....

It's made by 1up: 1up-usa.com/product/2-heavy-duty

You probably have one of those SR5 Pros, huh? You know, with the Pro badge under the mirror and the Chinese Pro grill? jk😂

@@tacomanetwork only the real deal here!

That image was when I drove it off the lot with 7 or 8 miles on the OD and a full tank of gas from the dealer. My typical now is 280 on stock tires/suspension

Thanks buddy!

I wouldn't mess with the large bed bolts. They hold the whole thing together

@@tacomanetwork word.

Are there even bolts up front? They would need the same spacing, and the same washer stack to make these work.

Yeah, I like the look of the stock versions best.....but they easily get in the way and get broken easily.

Thanks! Love that bike - just got some We Are One carbon rims, testing them out this weekend! Yeah, I work right near the hangars....and it's really sad what Tustin let happen

I heard that Backflip might have slightly changed the way it mounts toward the cab - someone posted a photo in a FB group. I didn't know about the bed rails though...did they do away with the slide rail dropping brackets?

Nice! Glad to help - I heard that BakFlip might have slightly changed the cover towards the cab now for the 3rd gen models.

Yeah, I can't agree more - especially the flexibility portion. The stocks are really bad.

@@tacomanetwork yeah, off-roaders simply remove them because of how they break and how stress that happens can break its mount too. That's not a perfect solution. A longer, more flexible mud flap makes a lot more sense to me.

I'm not sure what you mean - I have the V2 Pro grill from YotaVerse

Yeah, I can imagine. Good deal.