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@Nightowl-OO 6 күн бұрын
Nicely done, will be checking out the others
@tacomanetwork 4 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@Phantasmos 7 күн бұрын
I just stumbled across this jems... Like maybe 4 days ago... the Price! 165.00?
@tacomanetwork 7 күн бұрын
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.
@misterm7086 9 күн бұрын
I purchased a BakFlip Max 4 years or so ago, and it has not held up well. The plastic housing that contain the release cables have crack; the post that hold the cover in UP position always loosen then fall into the pick up bed. From the start I’ve done all that I can to maintain and “baby” the BakFlip, but still it broke down way before it’s time. I am disappointed in the durability, or lack of, in this product.
@tacomanetwork 7 күн бұрын
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
@marimashburn7796 9 күн бұрын
Just put this and the pop n lock on my 2022 Lunar Rock! Love it
@tacomanetwork 7 күн бұрын
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
@mrangel9986 17 күн бұрын
Mine just showed up today. Can’t wait to get these on my new Tacoma.
@tacomanetwork 16 күн бұрын
Nice! Enjoy them. Honestly, just admired mine last night after I back into my driveway and the lights were still on!
@vrva3138 19 күн бұрын
Made of cheap plastic components that break in a few months. Not worth the money.
@tacomanetwork 19 күн бұрын
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.
@vrva3138 19 күн бұрын
@@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.
@tacomanetwork 17 күн бұрын
@@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.
@vrva3138 17 күн бұрын
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!
@aslayerfan 20 күн бұрын
$140 a pair is brutal! 😂
@tacomanetwork 19 күн бұрын
agreed, but they look and work great!
@kenvincent19 23 күн бұрын
I got one for 2.5 gen, i find the reverse light not that functional?
@tacomanetwork 21 күн бұрын
Mine seem very bright, especially compared to stock
@kenvincent19 21 күн бұрын
@@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
@Mike-cu6gk 25 күн бұрын
I spend a lot of money on stuff I don’t need, but $150 for two D-rings is even difficult for me to justify maybe if they gave me the same color bolts I would think about it, oh wait then they probably charge $200 nah just forget it 😂😂😂😂
@tacomanetwork 21 күн бұрын
Naw, probably $189 😂
@hd114ul7 25 күн бұрын
I would paint the garnish black.
@tacomanetwork 25 күн бұрын
Yeah, I had it done with tinted PPF, so it blends very well and is scratch resistant now
@bluecreekroad 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Nice to see some stuff other than the standard console trays & glovebox organizers. I've had a Scosche magnetic mount set up identically to your Peak Design on my Tacoma for a few years now. I do like that Peak Design mount, in conjunction with their case though. Does it hold tight enough to not fall off during light off-roading? That was the issue I ran into before getting the Scosche setup. I tried a magsafe charging mount, but the phone would slip off of it just driving down a dirt road.
@tacomanetwork 27 күн бұрын
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!
@bluecreekroad 27 күн бұрын
@@tacomanetwork Thanks for the reply. I will most likely try this setup out when I upgrade to a new phone later this year.
@tacomanetwork 25 күн бұрын
You'll like it.
@electraglideclyde 29 күн бұрын
$150, I'd say the factory rings work just fine. Some of you have more dollars than sense.
@tacomanetwork 28 күн бұрын
Yeah, they're expensive and I did mention that. They're not for everyone 😁
@ErwinRam 29 күн бұрын
How to order this sit
@tacomanetwork 28 күн бұрын
bit.ly/YotaVerseGrill
@MattZiggy Ай бұрын
That's a other issue with the new build. Wish I could just set my cover down. Sometimes I have to slam it so it'll catch the rail. 🙄
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
Strange - are you sure it's aligned correctly toward the cab? Not crooked at all on the bed?
@MattZiggy Ай бұрын
@@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.
@FaultyStatue31 Ай бұрын
Video helped me install it. Only problem was the 90 degree weather in Florida making everything too hot to touch.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
Yeah, it gets the same way here in SoCal! Always have to do a test touch before I lean on the bed!
@muchomike64 Ай бұрын
Stellar Video! What path did you use to route the Rapter Light's harness to the fuse box? In your video I can't tell if you went under the radiator or beside it. When you replace the fuse box lid, does the red lead still allow it to close tightly - or how did you deal with this?
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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
@muchomike64 Ай бұрын
@@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!
@javierramos9795 Ай бұрын
You didn’t mentioned it so I guess is a no, if I wanted to completely move the cover out the way, how difficult would it be?
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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.
@javierramos9795 Ай бұрын
@@tacomanetworkthanks!
@MattZiggy Ай бұрын
Just a heads up. This is no longer applicable as I am finding out at this very moment. My new cover is a different installation. Now you don't even move the utility rail. You Mount the adaptor rail to the utility rail.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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
@MattZiggy Ай бұрын
@@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.
@MattZiggy Ай бұрын
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@MattZiggy Ай бұрын
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@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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....
@GroomsJk Ай бұрын
Nice video - who makes the bike rack? It is a sharp combination. Heading over to Tonneau now...
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
It's made by 1up: 1up-usa.com/product/2-heavy-duty
@elvisisalive2716 Ай бұрын
what about all the wet panties that get thrown at my TRD Pro? What do you guys do with them? Is there a mod I need to know about? Frontier Owners get Kirkland Ballhuggers thrown at them I hear.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
You probably have one of those SR5 Pros, huh? You know, with the Pro badge under the mirror and the Chinese Pro grill? jk😂
@elvisisalive2716 Ай бұрын
@@tacomanetwork only the real deal here!
@cuetespyro5240 Ай бұрын
I’m confused on how your distance to empty is 374 miles with full tank when mine barely gets to 270 ??? Can someone explain?
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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
@aldoalto4087 Ай бұрын
Great vid
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@14mtaylor Ай бұрын
Yeah there are but Ii think they are teh bed mount bolts (The larger ones) and not the smaller ones that hold the D-rings in the back. There should be a good mod for that.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
I wouldn't mess with the large bed bolts. They hold the whole thing together
@14mtaylor Ай бұрын
@@tacomanetwork word.
@14mtaylor Ай бұрын
I guess you can also add these tot he front two bed bolts? I can't believe Toyota did not put D-rings up front as well. So many times I cant tie something down from the front. The sliding top side bed rail loops are pretty useless being up at the top.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
Are there even bolts up front? They would need the same spacing, and the same washer stack to make these work.
@RogueAquariums Ай бұрын
These mudflaps look rigid and probably will stand the test of time but it would be nice if they were contoured like the OEM ones. Thanks for showing the install Rich.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
Yeah, I like the look of the stock versions best.....but they easily get in the way and get broken easily.
@RamoMTB Ай бұрын
Nice switchblade! also RIP the tustin hanger!
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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
@urijah4116 2 ай бұрын
I ordered this last month and the hardware that came in is different from this video. After my install, i was not able to utilize my bed rail anymore. Very disappointing. I wanted to return but i did not want to pay the shipping and restocking fee. I hope no one gets the same product i received.
@tacomanetwork Ай бұрын
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?
@RogueAquariums 2 ай бұрын
I like the fitment and ease of install on the MX4. This made my decision easier on which one I wanted to buy. I am going to pick up one for my Sport which has a 6ft bed, Thanks Rich...
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad to help - I heard that BakFlip might have slightly changed the cover towards the cab now for the 3rd gen models.
@troy3456789 2 ай бұрын
Wishing they both hung a little lower (about 2 inches lower), and also were way more flexible. I guess I ask too much. All of them, especially the stock flaps, are too damned stiff.
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I can't agree more - especially the flexibility portion. The stocks are really bad.
@troy3456789 2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@jwusti85 2 ай бұрын
Do u have one of these for the new v2 Tacoma grill or alpha grill?
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what you mean - I have the V2 Pro grill from YotaVerse
@1topcanuck 2 ай бұрын
We get killed in Canada with the exchange rate. These would run me about 260. For the set of two. So, it’s a big forget about it. I’ll remove the standard rings and just paint them orange to be close to my solar octane Toyota
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I can imagine. Good deal.
@user-gl3iz7dc8y 2 ай бұрын
these dont rattle?
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
I haven't ridden in the bed to find out 😂. I haven't heard a peep from them in the cab
@Furiouspenguin27 2 ай бұрын
“No more finding your phone, plugging it in” “also the next upgrade is an item where you have to pull out your phone!”
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@eliasbalcazar1035 2 ай бұрын
The metal brackets which lower the factory rail are sold separately or are they standard with any mx4 (for example bought off Amazon) I ask because buying in Mexico might mean getting it only from Amazon
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
They come standard with the MX4 for the Tacoma. There will be enough for either the shortbed or the longbed
@WillieG.7 3 ай бұрын
Tufff🔥
@tacomanetwork 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by!
@richardrodriguez8915 3 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 Taco Trd sport and have done some mods. I would like to see what you think about ditch lights instead of caliraised light bar.
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
Nice! I have a set of ditch lights waiting, but haven't installed them yet. I'm waiting to do a lift/wheels/tires once my stock tires are done (hopefully this summer). I think the ditch lights would only be proper on a lifted truck IMO. The CaliRaised LED lighter is blinding though!
@richardrodriguez8915 3 ай бұрын
Hello Rich. My name is Richard and I see you are somewhere in Tustin . That hanger behind you used to be my workplace in the 90s when I was stationed there in the Marine Corps.
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
Hey! Yes, that's the North hangar that sadly burned down last year. It's sad what a combination of greedy cities and developers will do to our national landmarks/treasures. Hopefully the South hangar will remain
@Doc1855 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Rich, I was looking for something else besides what came as standard equipment for my TRD Off Road
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
These things are great! Just used them last night to tie down a load
@steveduranko4911 3 ай бұрын
Mine do not do the dancing feature! Not sure how to fix that…
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
One trouble shooting note: Your lights cannot be on "Auto" for this to work. Otherwise, there have been isolated models/years with this issue - best thing to do is contact Form for that info
@Doc1855 3 ай бұрын
My 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed has the Premium and Technology pkgs. I’ve done a few mods and have a lot more to go before it’s completed, but I plan on driving it until I can no longer drive or I’m dead
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
Nice! I have a '22 - you've got the last good year of Tacomas IMO
@Doc1855 3 ай бұрын
@@tacomanetwork I think so too
@NoGood_Advice 3 ай бұрын
How in the world are you getting nearly 400 miles per tank? That is so much more than mine and others I have seen. Most get maybe 340. How do you get that extra bit?
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
😂😂🤣that image was when I drove it off the lot. Even today with all stock suspension/wheels/tires and just a tune for performance, I get maybe 275 with mixed driving on the supposed tank calculator. In actuality, I usually get between 300-320 based on about 17mpg. Longer trips on highways, I have gotten up to 22mpg, so if you calculate it out, it’s about 400miles per tank
@yezkaholic 3 ай бұрын
Any ody have blown fuses issues?
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
I haven't. But I have heard of people chasing problems with aftermarket lights after install. Usually it has to do with the wiring and being exposed somewhere on the line.
@yezkaholic 3 ай бұрын
@tacomanetwork I've seen most of the issues with those Amazon lights the windjets I believe. Hopefully Alpharex have better longevity
@RogueAquariums 3 ай бұрын
Rich, how is the connectivity with the Carlinkit for the apple play? Do you have a lot of interruptions or is it pretty stable?
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
It’s 100% stable. I only experience issues maybe every 20-30 times when it just doesn’t connect…..but simply unplugging and replugging fixes that
@RogueAquariums 3 ай бұрын
@@tacomanetwork Thanks for the feed back. This unit is pretty solid compared to others out there on the market. 😊
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, no complaints here after almost 1.5 years using it now
@RogueAquariums 3 ай бұрын
@@tacomanetwork nice 😊
@RogueAquariums 2 ай бұрын
Rich, after reviewing the Garmin mini dash cam, some of the people said it is garbage or has mixed reviews on it. Has it given you any issues since you’ve owned it? How long have you had yours for now? I am looking to pick up a dash cam now so I thought I would ask you before I purchase one. Thanks ..
@Gumshoe88 3 ай бұрын
you couldn’t have spent five seconds of that showing us what it looked like at night? gone…
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
That’s all in the full video, buddy
@mikecagle984 3 ай бұрын
I mean no disrespect, but on the "Toyota" grill, that I am sure you spent some serious money on, are you recieving any royalties for this, or are you only paying them to advertise for them for nothing? Makes no sense to me to advertise a product and pay to so so, instead of them paying you to promote their product! Who is losing money here? You, or them??
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
Honest reviews of products are hard to come by these days. I reviewed products in the RC (Radio Controlled) space for over 10 years and the waters do get muddied. Typically, vendors send over product for review. The exchange is product for video to get their product in front of your audience. On the RC side I had over 100K subscribers globally, so the amount of product coming in was daunting. For the Tacoma Network, I'm building the platform still. With that all being said, YotaVerse did send over the grill to be reviewed. I did disclose to them (like anyone I review products for) that no matter what, I will give my opinion on the product. I will usually contact the vendor if things go south and give theme the option if the video goes up or not. Since I was fairly new to Yotaverse, I only opted for a product for video deal......which I should have built in a commission, since my original Yotaverse video has sent over 2,700 pre-qualified customers to their website as of this comment. Even if only 5% bought from that 2,700 on a $300 grill, that's over $40K in sales from my video. To date, the grill is my favorite upgrade on my truck. It makes it unique.
@LiquidDubLover 3 ай бұрын
Def gonna get these in blue!
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
They're a great addition! I just used mine this weekend and they're so much better than the stockers
@LiquidDubLover 3 ай бұрын
@@tacomanetwork just gotta get the Taco first haha
@Taylor-ys2vh 4 ай бұрын
I backed into a tree a couple of months ago and put a crack in the lens of my Alpha Rex Luxx, which, isn't too badly damaged, it's only the lens. Still, when these first came out I thought they match the Alpha Rex head lamps better. Their tail lights have more of a fiber optic tube than these, and the turn signal sequence seems to match (in my opinion). Plus this start up function is sick. I'm having difficulty deciding between these and the infinity tails but, I think I'd go with these, personal. Not sure what I will end up doing with my other set of tails. I have a set of non sequential smoked led tails from extremeterraign and the Alpha rex luxx.
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
I actually prefer the Alpharex over the Form. I ended up selling the Form once I got the Luxx's from Alpharex.
@gaelangarrett7385 4 ай бұрын
My worlds just unexpectedly collided. I followed your Axial yeti build and built mine up in much the same fashion. Now I click on this looking for some Tacoma inspired content, and hear a wonderfully familiar voice. Hope all is well, and +1 subscriber.
@tacomanetwork 3 ай бұрын
Hey Garrett - wow, small world! Yeah, I stopped doing RC in about 2021 (Although I made a comeback last October for Tekno's new SCT410 2.0). I just don't get enjoyment out of RC anymore.
@tacomanetwork 4 ай бұрын
Do you have wireless CarPlay/Android Auto in your 3rd Gen? Which dongle are you using? 🤔
@OutlierConcepts 4 ай бұрын
Would you be able to set it up to run off the truck's wifi? I've tried a few dongles already and all of them make like a fake wifi connection so my phone cant be connected to the vehicle wifi and the dongle at the same time (its one or the other)
@tacomanetwork 4 ай бұрын
I'm not sure on that one. I know exactly what you mean on the fake wifi - my other dongle does that too.