Toyota Tacoma Bed Storage and Accessories

Expert’s Choice: Bushwacker Smooth Bed Rail Caps

When it comes to bed rail protection, nothing beats the fit, finish, and durability of Bushwacker Smooth Bed Rail Caps. These bed caps are manufactured from Bushwacker’s proprietary Dura-Flex 2000 TPO, offering exceptional impact, abrasion, and fade resistance. The thick, ⅛-inch bed rail caps guard your Tacoma’s factory bed rails against damage, ensuring a like-new appearance. 

Installation is quick and easy thanks to the pre-installed 3M double-sided adhesive. Simply prep your Tacoma’s bed rails, peel the adhesive backing, and press them into place! Bushwacker Bed Rail Caps are manufactured in the USA and include a limited lifetime warranty against defects. 

Features: 

• Vehicle-specific fitment

• Classic smooth finish

• ⅛” Dura-Flex 2000 TPO construction

• Designed to absorb impact and resist warping

• UV-protected to prevent fading or cracking

• OE-style matte black color

• Protects bed rails from dents, dings, and scratches

• Available with or without stake hole pocket cut-outs

• Easy, 3M tape-on install

• Sold in pairs

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty

Expert’s Choice: Bushwacker Smoothback Tailgate Cap

If you’re already installing Bushwacker’s bed rail caps, you’ll need tailgate protection to match, like the Bushwacker Smoothback Tailgate Cap. This product is manufactured from the same Dura-Flex 2000 TPO materials and features an equally simple installation; practically peel and stick. 

Features: 

• Vehicle-specific fitment

• Classic smooth finish

• ⅛” Dura-Flex 2000 TPO construction

• Designed to absorb impact and resist warping

• UV-protected to prevent fading or cracking

• OE-style matte black color

• Protects tailgate from dents, dings, and scratches

• Available with or without stake hole pocket cut-outs

• Easy, 3M tape-on install

• Sold in pairs

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty

Bed Liners and Mats

Keeping along with the theme of protection, nothing keeps the interior of your Tacoma’s bed looking fresh like a premium bed liner, bed mat, or both! These components help to prevent dings and abrasions inside your Tacoma’s bed that’d otherwise promote rust. Bed liners and mats also produce a non-slip surface that grips your cargo, rather than allowing it to slide around the bed and incur damage. 

Expert’s Choice: BedRug Full Bedliner

Conventionally, bed liners are manufactured from molded ABS plastic, spray-on urethane, or extra-thick rubber; however, that’s not the case with the BedRug Full Bedliner! This premium bed liner utilizes an innovative polypropylene fiber construction, resulting in a soft-touch, carpet-like finish that’s as durable as it is comfortable! 

This bed liner resists water absorption, mold, mildew, chemicals, stains, fading, and more, ensuring maximum durability. The BedRug also features extra-thick ¾-inch padding, saving your knees when crawling around the bed floor while camping, working, or setting up for a drive-in movie.  

Features:

• Soft-touch polypropylene fiber finish

• Non-skid

• Resists water-absorption

• Mold and mildew-resistant 

• Chemical-resistant

• Stain-resistant

• Vehicle-specific fitment

• ¾-inch, knee-friendly bed-floor cushioning

• Maintains access to OE tie-downs and accessories

• UV and fade-resistant

• Limited lifetime warranty

Expert’s Choice: Gator Rubber Truck Bed Mat

If you aren’t looking for a complete bed liner for your Tacoma, consider a rugged bed mat instead, like the Gator Rubber Truck Bed Mat! This product is constructed from high-grade, 5/16-inch thick rubber, shrugging off impacts while loading cargo. The surface is also highly skid-resistant, preventing cargo from sliding around in the bed while driving. 

The Gator Rubber Truck Bed Mat comes trimmed-to-size, ready to drop directly into your Tacoma’s bed! Rubber cleats on the underside of the mat allow for proper water drainage, preventing any standing water between the mat and the bed floor. 

Features: 

• Constructed from heavy-duty 5/16" thick rubber

• Grips cargo for reduced load shifting

• Protects against scratches and dents

• Rubber material resists cracking from harsh weather

• Rubber cleats underneath help water drain

• Custom-fit applications

• Tailgate mat sold separately

• 3-year warranty

Cargo Management

Up next is cargo management, namely bed extenders and cargo bars! These products help to organize your Tacoma’s bed space or even increase it, allowing you to safely and efficiently haul cargo of all shapes and sizes.

Expert’s Choice: AMP Research BedXTender HD Max

The AMP Research BedXTender HD Max is the premier way to add length to your Tacoma’s bed, allowing you to haul significantly more cargo without the risk of it sliding off the tailgate and into the street! This product is manufactured entirely from aluminum, ensuring a lightweight yet durable product. 

When flipped into the bed, the AMP Research BedXTender HD Max sections off the rear-most area of your Tacoma’s bed, ideal for hauling groceries and other small cargo. When flipped outward over the tailgate, the extender adds nearly two feet in bed length! 

This product is made in the USA and backed by a 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty.  

Features: 

• Aluminum alloy construction

• Available in black or silver powder coat finishes

• Extends cargo space up to 2’

• Includes all necessary hardware for installation

• USA-made

• Limited 3-Year/36,000 Mile Warranty

Expert’s Choice: Lund Cargo Bar

The Lund Cargo Bar offers a quick and easy way to section off your Tacoma’s cargo area, placeable at any point in the bed to secure oversized items without straps or rope! This product features a rugged alloy construction with non-slip rubber feet, preventing it from slipping and sliding while driving. Thanks to its unique ratcheting design, this product fits most mid and full-size applications with beds between 40 and 70 inches, making it ideal for use on your Tacoma!  

Features: 

• Alloy construction with rubber feet

• Ratcheting design allows for full adjustability

• Fits applications between 40” and 70”

• Sections off the bed

• Limited lifetime warranty

Truck Bed Tie Downs

Every pickup that hauls cargo in the bed needs secure tie-downs to prevent excess load shifting while driving. Not only do these products keep your cargo safe from damage, but also the inner bedsides and tailgate!

Expert’s Choice: Putco Truck Bed Molle Panels

Molle panels have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in civilian automotive applications! Putco Truck Bed Molle Panels are one such product, featuring a military-inspired design with a wide grid pattern ideal for securing ratchet straps, ropes, bungees, and molle-specific gear mounts.  

These panels are constructed from durable CNC-cut aluminum for maximum strength and low overall weight. They’re finished in a sleek, textured black powder coat for a subtle appearance, especially if your Tacoma’s equipped with a black bed liner. 

These molle panels are vehicle-specific and offer a simple no-drill installation on most applications. They’re manufactured right here in the USA and backed by a limited warranty (3 years for bed panels and 1 year for tailgate panels).  

Features: 

• CNC-cut from 10-gauge aluminum

• Textured black powder coat finish

• Vehicle-specific 

• Front, side, and tailgate options are available

• Easy, no-drill installation

• Keeps gear organized, accessible, and secure

• Compatible with most molle panel mounts

• Compatible with spray-in bed liners and most tonneau covers

• Provides clearance for factory tie-downs

• Allows access to bedside outlets/lighting (where applicable)

• USA-made

• Limited 3-year warranty for bed panels/1-year for tailgate panels

Expert’s Choice: Core Trax Tie Down Track System

If you’re looking for a more conventional tie-down setup, consider the Core Trax Tie-Down System! This innovative, adjustable tie-down system includes two lengths of universal track with adjustable load locks, allowing you to adjust the position of your tie-downs depending on your load! Each load lock features a 500-pound capacity, ideal for oversized cargo like furniture. 

Mount this system wherever you see fit, from inner bed sides to bed rails and bed floors; the options are virtually unlimited!  

Features: 

• 5", 36" and 48" kits available

• Adjustable tie-down positions

• Multiple mounting options

• Kits include 2 tracks, load locks and install hardware

• 500 lb. capacity per load lock

• USA-made

Tool Boxes

Whether you’re looking to store tools, valuables, or emergency supplies, a premium tool box is the way to go! These bed-mounted, lockable storage boxes offer a secure and weather-resistant location to stash any valuables in your pickup’s bed without taking up valuable space in your Tacoma’s interior.

Expert’s Choice: UnderCover Swing Case Truck Bed Toolbox

Conventional tool boxes often take up too much of a pickup’s valuable cargo space, especially a mid-size truck, like your Tacoma. The UnderCover Swing Case Truck Bed Toolbox addresses these qualms, mounting in a typically unused portion of the bed between the wheel well and tailgate. This rugged, composite case has a 75-pound weight rating, allowing you to haul everything from power tools to tire repair kits! 

With a pull of the Swing Case’s integrated latch, you can swing the tool box outwards over the tailgate for easy access to the cargo inside. If you need your tools in the house or on the job site, simply lift the box off its hinges to carry it with you! 

Features: 

• Rugged composite construction

• Weather-resistant lid seal

• Lockable rotary handle

• Outer dimensions: upper case 29” long, lower case 15” long, 8” wide

• Inner dimensions: 15” max depth, 8” min depth

• Creates storage space in a frequently unused part of the bed

• Keep clutter and small items out of your bed

• Easy to remove and reinstall when extra bed space is needed

• 1-year warranty

Expert’s Choice: UWS Secure Lock Angled Truck Toolbox

The UWS Secure Lock Angled Truck Toolbox is a premium, crossover-style toolbox engineered for shallow beds, like your Tacoma! This toolbox stretches from bed rail to bed rail like a conventional crossover tool box; however, it features angled corners that prevent contact with wheel wells on short beds. 

This toolbox features a rugged aluminum construction, consisting of a one-piece .058-inch aluminum body and durable aluminum lid; all surfaces feature classic diamond plate stamping for additional strength and styling. 

Features: 

• Durable .058” aluminum construction

• Diamond-plate pattern for superior styling and strength

• Key-lockable

• 63” length

• MicroSeal gasket for moisture-proofing

• Includes mounting hardware

• USA-made

• Lifetime structural warranty/1-year finish

Tonneau Covers

For those that don’t regularly abuse their Tacoma’s bed, consider installing a premium tonneau cover! Tonneau covers add much-needed protection to your Tacoma’s primary cargo area–the bed. These covers block extreme weather and deter thieves, keeping your valuables far safer than without; they’re also incredibly stylish!

Expert’s Choice: BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover

When it comes to hard-folding tonneau covers, the BAKFlip MX4 from BAK Industries is tough to beat! This cover utilizes rigid aluminum top panels with a sleek matte black finish, providing excellent security and sleek aesthetics. When additional bed access is required, you can easily fold the MX4 toward the bulkhead and secure it in the ⅔ open position with the included buckle straps. If that’s still not enough space, fold it an additional time and secure it against the cab with the integrated prop rods! 

This cover features a weather-resistant perimeter seal to keep the elements at bay, keeping your valuables clean and dry. And with the cover’s auto-locking latches, cargo in the bed is safer than in the cab, as long as the tailgate is locked! 

Features: 

• Heavy-duty aluminum construction

• Sleek matte-black finish

• Extra-strong prop rod clips for a secure hold

• Folds toward the bulkhead for 100-percent bed access

• Premium rubber bumpers protect the cab when folded into the upright position

• Simple no-drill installation

• Weather-resistant EPDM seals and end caps

• 400-lb. Weight capacity

• Includes drain tubes (may require drilling on certain applications)

• 5-year warranty

Expert’s Choice: RetraxPRO XR Tonneau Cover

If a folding tonneau cover isn’t for you, consider installing a retractable bed cover like the RetraxPRO XR! This premium tonneau cover features a rugged aluminum slat construction for maximum theft resistance. A slim aluminum canister mounts to the bulkhead; when bed access is needed, slide the cover on its aluminum tracks toward the cab, the sealed roller bearings make for effortless operation. 

This cover is also compatible with RetraxPRO’s Trax Rail System, compatible with most T-Slot accessories from all the major brands, including Yakima, Thule, and Rhino Rack! 

For maximum weather and theft protection, consider the RetraxPRO XR! 

Features: 

• Industrial-strength aluminum slat construction

• Corrosion-resistant matte-black finish

• Trax Rail System integration

• Compatible with most T-slot accessories from Yakima, Thule, and Rhino Rack

• Sleek, low-profile design

• Heavy-duty seals for maximum weather resistance

• Sealed ball-bearing rollers for effortless service

• Simple bolt-on installation

• Limited lifetime warranty

Racks and Carriers

Finally, we have racks and carriers. On a mid-size application with a small, shallow bed, like your Tacoma, sometimes the best solution isn’t optimizing your cargo space but bolstering it! Installing a premium bed rack does just that, allowing you to load oversized cargo above the bed and cab to leave the bed and interior for your essential gear, pets, and passengers.

Expert’s Choice: Elevate Rack System

The Elevate Rack System is a premium bed rack featuring two adjustable aluminum crossbars with a durable, textured powder coat finish. This rack can withstand forces up to 500 pounds on the road and 250 pounds off-road, allowing you to bring your building supplies to and from the job site, no matter the terrain you’ll need to cross to get there! 

This product features a slick, telescoping design, allowing you to raise and lower the rack between 18 and 28 inches depending on the height of your pickup’s roof and the cargo you’re carrying. And if you ever need to remove the rack, you can easily do so in mere minutes! 

Features: 

• Robust aluminum construction

• Durable, textured powder coat finish

• Compatible with select inside-mount tonneau covers (refer to compatibility chart)

• Installs in minutes

• Elevate T-Slot rails required for installation on most applications

• Elevate T-Slot Rails NOT required on tonneaus equipped with T-Slots (ie. RetraxONE XR and RetraxPRO XR)

• The telescoping design is adjustable at 18", 23", or 28"

• Includes four tie-downs with purchase of T-Slot rails

• Integrated T-Slot channels accept numerous cargo mounts

• 750 Lbs. static weight capacity (maximum load in a fixed or stationary position)

• 500 Lbs. on-road weight capacity

• 250 Lbs. off-road weight capacity

• Limited lifetime warranty

Expert’s Choice: Putco Venture TEC Rack

If you’re looking for a rack geared toward adventure, consider the Putco Venture TEC Rack system! This universal adventure rack features a lightweight, all-aluminum construction with a high-impact black powder coat finish, ensuring maximum durability regardless of the climate. This rack is ideal for the overlander or casual weekender, engineered to accept most rooftop tents with the included mounting kit. 

The Putco Venture TEC Rack is fitted with integrated tie-downs, allowing you to secure most cargo with ease! Use these tie-downs with confidence, as each carries a 500-pound capacity. The rack itself also features an impressive load rating, supporting up to 1000 pounds static, 600 pounds dynamic, and 300 pounds while off-roading! 

This product is made in the USA and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. 

Features: 

• 6061 T6 aluminum construction

• High-impact, black powder coat finish

• Built-in tie-down points with 500 Lb. limit

• 1000 Lbs. static weight capacity; 600 Lbs. dynamic; 300 Lbs. offroad

• TEC channels accept all Putco TEC accessories

• CNC 7-axis bending complements your pickup’s cab

• Simple no-drill installation

• Includes mounting hardware and tent-mounting kit

• Mounts to most pickup’s stake pockets

• Compatible with roll-up tonneau covers that mount within bed rails

• Integrated channels accept Blade and Luminix LED light bars

• USA-made

• Limited lifetime warranty