Trail Rail T-Bolts / T-Nuts

[firemedic2714]

If anyone is looking for a way to fasten anything to the Jeep Trail Rail system, I found that Toyota's bed rail system for the Tacoma and Tundra have the same inside dimensions. My dad has a 2010 Tundra with a factory bed rail system. Since I was looking for a way to fasten a Yakima Blockhead to the Trail Rail system on my JTR and I haven't been able to find anything from Mopar, I thought I'd take some measurements and see if his rails were similar to mine. Lo and behold, they have the exact same dimensions! To confirm my hopes, I ordered some T-bolts off Amazon for $13. I bought cheap ones just to see if they'd fit. They ended up fitting perfectly! Here's a link to them.....

Bolt Dropper Bed Rail Cleat T Slot Nuts for Toyota, (4 Pack), Fits Tacoma & Tundra Bed Deck Rail Accessories & Tie Downs, Fits Screws with 3/8"-16 Thread. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZN63BH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AcBZDbJN9C0VB

Here are photos of what I used them for.

I also found some cleats for Toyota bed rail systems that look almost identical to the Gladiator Trail Rail cleats.....

Genuine Toyota PT278-35160 Bed Cleat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014V21Y48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MzBZDbAQHS9CA

These are almost identical to Jeeps version exc. for the base. Toyota rails don't have detents so these will probably just slide freely back and forth, but they should still hold. I also read in the description that their weight limit is a little less than the Jeep cleats so keep that in mind.

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[mcoven]

Do you recall what size / length bolts you used to mount the blockheads?

Thanks!

 

[TrailHiker]

Thanks, just what I have been looking for
Cheers

 

[firemedic2714]

I used 3/8-16 stainless steel bolts that were 3/4 in. long. and stainless steel flat washers. If you're doing the same thing, the holes in the blockhead need to be drilled out because they're quite a bit smaller than 3/8 in. I also attached a strip of rubber self adhesive door weather seal to the bottom of the blockhead ro keep from scratching the finish on the rail.

 

[TrailHiker]

The ones on my bike fork blockhead are 1/4-inch. Nice idea, drilling them out for 3/8ths bolts.
Cheers

 

[WhatExit?]

Thanks for posting these. Some questions:

* What is the JEEP/Mopar part number for the T-Slot Nuts? How are we supposed to use the JEEP Trail Rails?

* Are you using the Genuine Toyota PT278-35160 Bed Cleat with the T-Slot Nuts? I didn't see a pic of that and I can't tell if the Toyota Bed Cleat screws into the T-Slot Nuts? (probably does which is why you posted it but I'd like to know for sure)

 

[block]

great info just what i was looking for .. thanks

 

[firemedic2714]

Thanks for posting these. Some questions:

* What is the JEEP/Mopar part number for the T-Slot Nuts? How are we supposed to use the JEEP Trail Rails?

* Are you using the Genuine Toyota PT278-35160 Bed Cleat with the T-Slot Nuts? I didn't see a pic of that and I can't tell if the Toyota Bed Cleat screws into the T-Slot Nuts? (probably does which is why you posted it but I'd like to know for sure)

The nuts and the cleats are two different things. I'm using the T-slot nuts to anchor my Bicycle fork rack to the rail that's along the front of the truck bed. All you do is slide them into the end of the rail that has the cut out (see photos). This is a way to utilize the rails for almost anything you want to fasten to them. As far as I know, Mopar hasn't released anything like this yet. I don't know if Toyota has either because I could only find these bolts on Amazon from third party vendors.

I haven't purchased any cleats yet. I can't find any Mopar part numbers for more of the ones that came with the Trail Rail System and I don't know for sure if the Toyota parts will fit. I see no reason why they wouldn't though.

 

[firemedic2714]

The ones on my bike fork blockhead are 1/4-inch. Nice idea, drilling them out for 3/8ths bolts.
Cheers

I had to because all the t-slot nuts I could find are threaded for 3/8 in. screws.

 

[TrailHiker]

Currently, there is no part number for T-Slot nuts nor the Tie Down brackets. Firemedic’s T-Slot nuts he found on a amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZN63BH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AcBZDbJN9C0VB) seem to work, so I ordered some of these also.
Cheers

 

[WhatExit?]

The nuts and the cleats are two different things. I'm using the T-slot nuts to anchor my Bicycle fork rack to the rail that's along the front of the truck bed. All you do is slide them into the end of the rail that has the cut out (see photos). This is a way to utilize the rails for almost anything you want to fasten to them. As far as I know, Mopar hasn't released anything like this yet. I don't know if Toyota has either because I could only find these bolts on Amazon from third party vendors.

I haven't purchased any cleats yet. I can't find any Mopar part numbers for more of the ones that came with the Trail Rail System and I don't know for sure if the Toyota parts will fit. I see no reason why they wouldn't though.

Thanks but I'm still confused about one thing - the Toyota cleats. I don't understand why you posted that. Do they have threaded studs/bolts that fit into the T-nuts?

 

[firemedic2714]

Thanks but I'm still confused about one thing - the Toyota cleats. I don't understand why you posted that. Do they have threaded studs/bolts that fit into the T-nuts?

I just added a link to those because I know a few owners other than me are looking for more lashing points when they haul stuff and these should work. It was purely for public service. You won't need T-slot nuts to use them. I edited my original post because after re-reading it I can see that it was a little confusing.

 

[Gladius]

eBay has lots of stuff for the Toyota bed rails. Just search on "toyota bed cleats".

 

[WhatExit?]

I just added a link to those because I know a few owners other than me are looking for more lashing points when they haul stuff and these should work. It was purely for public service. You won't need T-slot nuts to use them. I edited my original post because after re-reading it I can see that it was a little confusing.

Thanks a lot for taking the tine to explain.

 

[Mr._Bill]

They are a little more expensive, but these are also available. They are stainless slot nuts with screws.
https://smile.amazon.com/GZSJY-T-Sl...=bolt+dropper+bed+rail&qid=1574072198&sr=8-23

These are the one that come with the Toyota Rail Kit. They are supposed to hold up to 220 pounds each.
https://smile.amazon.com/Toyota-Gen...=bolt+dropper+bed+rail&qid=1574073251&sr=8-23

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