2024 Tundra Composite Bed Tie Downs

[budman]

Own a 2018 Hawk, width is 48" in the front and 57" in the back at the tailgate where the bed width is 59". I just bought a 2024 Tundra that has a composite bed and requires a bracket system to secure camper. Not interest in forklift kits. Built front bracket, works great, rear bracket will not clear the bed sidewall and/or provide a plate hole with access to attach tie downs? May hook to existing tie down on bed corners but a little worried that's not very strong. Front bracket will hold camper in place on pavement, not sure off road. Any suggestion would be helpful. FWC does sell a bracket kit but it is outside my budget and there are no pictures. The other challenge is finding the bed screw-bolts in longer sizes to accommodate a mat cushion and washers. Been all over including Toyota and Fastenal for the bolts. Thank you for any input........bm

 

[Openroad]

Have you tried McMaster-Carr for bolt hardware? They have a huge selection and are very quick. I have used them for many projects and been very happy with what they have sent me.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/bolts/

 

[BabaTundra]

I'm interested in learning what solution you came up @budman with as I'm considering a Grandby on a 2024 Tundra.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

You might give All Terrain Campers (ATC) a call to see how their pricing is compared to FWC. I suspect you’ll see a more reasonable price.

 

[CraggyMan]

On my 09 Tacoma with a composite bed I had an issue with one of the factory bolts stripping. With the FWC supplied bed mounts I just dropped a slightly smaller diameter and longer bolt through the existing hole and put some lock washers with a lock nut on the bolt from below. Been in use since 2016 with no issues. Just make sure to use a high strength steel bolt.