For history and discussion input, please refer to the original Post dated Jan 25th "Bolting FWC to Bed of 2005-2013 Toyota Tacoma".
The attached pictures were taken by me lying on the ground shooting up towards the chassis. My fabricator did such an excellent job that it is difficult to distinguish his work from the factory as everything he did is painted black too. I placed a "black-on-white tape" labeled "Bracket" to help the viewer distinguish the parts. The bracket material is 3/8" thick by 2" wide. The brackets are located below the bed. Fabricator drilled 3/8" diameter hole in bracket and went two sizes larger in the bed and bed pad (1/2") to allow for frame flex. The bolts used were 3/8" diameter 'Elevator' bolts (Flat on top) 3-7/8" long. You will need to contact Terry Budd at Four Wheel Camper to buy them as the largest length you will find commercially is 2" long.
There is no picture showing the bolt from camper to bracket on "Drivers side Front" because it is above the gas tank - way above by at least a foot - I can feel it and can just see it though not well enough to get a picture of it.
The camper was previously installed on my 1999 Tacoma X-cab. The Fabricator used the same camper bolt holes location on the new truck. The front brackets were welded to the outside of the frame. The Rear brackets were bolted to the frame in existing holes.
Feb 19, 2013 Driving impression Update:
Last week we drove to the Grand Canyon. 964 miles round trip. NO squeeks or rattles and what a pleasant ride compared to the old '99 Tacoma.
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Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 03 August 2013 - 07:44 PM.
