Hey guys im new to the site. I would like to know if all the single cab long beds were produced without the gutters along the top of the bed in the USA & japan.

All Australian hilux beds seem to have the the gutter along the top of the bed as the picture below.

 

Welcome! Clean lookin truck man, i dont think i have seen a long bed with smooth sides (also called the US bed)

 

Not sure if Toyota had trucks in Australia without the lip bed, but I do know that here in the US the 89-95 came without the lip. I know cause Ive got one for my 91. I can post some pics of it later if you need me too.

 

"smooth" sided bed or "domestic" bed was ONLY in the USA .. it was due to there import laws .

here in Canada , and EVERYWHERE else .. all toyotas of that vintage had the rail on the bed .

/89 is when it changed .. and toyota produced both a rail , and smooth side .

 

welcome, i've never seen a 89-85 with the japanese bed, just the american bed.

 

smctoy - be awsome to see pics!

thanks for the replys people that pic was taken over 4 years ago alot has changed since.

the reason i asked as i been fukn around with capping the rails on my bed but just dont like the look of it, would rather import the smooth bed from the USA.

can anyone help me with this?

heres a pic of what we do here in aus to achieve a smooth look (capping)

 

so u want one of us to find a smooth bed here and help send it to you? i just want to make sure i understand what ur sayin...

 

Ill get you some pics of it & post them soon. If your serious about getting a bed from the US then your best bet would be to contact TAP-Toyota Auto Parts in California. They have everything for any model Toyota car or truck!! They are the ones that I bought my engine, tranny, driveshaft & seats from that are in my truck now. Ill get the number for you when I get home from work & post it on here.

 

frinzo - Im just asking if someone can assist me where best place would be to import a bed from.

smctoy - thanks mate exactly what im looking for. Ill get in contact with them asap.

 

hey smctoy is this where TAP are located or have i got the wrong place pretty sure its right.
11337 Dismantle Ct. Rancho Cordova, CA

 

Thats the right address & the # is 1-800-765-7100 & ask to speak to Hector! He is an awesome parts guy & I always speak to him when I need something. Oh & I havent forgot about the pics...will have them up soon!

 

here is something to read. Granted I never dealt with them but.......to each is own.
I'm not knocking them...just that your on the other side of the pond.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2424&highlight=tap+recycling

http://www.yotatech.com/f2/tap-recycling-6114/

Mike

 

www.ranchotoyotatruckparts.com

 

pics of my long bed...

 

thats so clean man. I really want a bed bad!

ive sent u few emails to the places that you have linked on here but had no responce. i will give them a call this week and hopefully they will be happy to export.

 

i found a bed, a private seller he wants $600 for it. Is that a reasonable price it looks in pretty good shape.

 

hmm..in my opinion its alittle high, but if it doesnt have to much rust, if any then its not bad then..

 

Thats not too bad espically if its in good/great shape cause they are getting harder & harder to locate. It took me over a year to find the one Ive got & I paid $1000 for mine, but it was a rollin frame minus the cab too.

 

ah ok i think i will go ahead an buy it $600 US so at the moment it going to cost me $900 AUS + shipping. but it will be defently worth it. thanks for your help guys i appreciate it.