Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners with FWC

[JusCampin]

I recently ordered a Fleet shell for my '17 Tacoma. I have these bed stiffeners installed on my truck. I'm wondering if anyone knows if these will interfere with the fit of the new camper. Any first-hand experience?

https://www.chaosfab.com/accessories/2016-2017-Tacoma-Rear-Channel-Bed-Stiffeners-48676


Thanks in advance.

 

[BillTheHiker]

Never heard of such things and cant find any one on WTW reporting damage to a composite bed.

So I called Boise Spring Works, suspension shop and FWC dealer/installer that did my Fleet. They have never seen any customers with them and since the camper is not putting any weight on the bed rail a stiffener would not do much. I would call FWC. If camper cannot be installed with them I would just remove them.

 

[ntsqd]

I'd be inclined to leave them in place unless they interfere with the camper install.

And thanks for making me aware of them, going to recommend them to a coworker.

 

[Advmoto18]

Seems like a nice product for its stated purpose.

Just by looking at the Chaos web site pictures of the stiffener, I think you will have camper side clearance issues with the stiffener's tie down eyelets, especially the upper and lower.

Normally , you have ~1 - 1.25" of clearance on each side of the tailgate opening. It appears from the Chaos images the stiffeners are at least that width.

 

[knoxswift]

I have an Eagle FWC,
It's a tight fit less than 1/2 on either side.

Looking at the pictures you posted I'm thinking they might be in the way. OR such a tight fit you'll end up hitting one eventually taking the camper in and out.

 

[knoxswift]

Here is a picture of the back of my Tacoma, zoom in you'll see very tight fit.

 

[CraggyMan]

My 2016 Fleet on 09 Tacoma has about 3/4"-1" clearance in this area of question.

 

[JusCampin]

Thanks guys for your responses. I'll make sure to remove these before install time.