DECKED MT6 User manual

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Installation Instructions:
MT6 / MT8
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOYOTA TACOMA
6'2” BED LENGTH
MT6 20052018 / MT8 2019CURRENT
VERSION1.1
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FOLLOW US:
• Adjustable wrench (that opens to about 1”)
• 1/2” open end wrench
• #2 Phillips screwdriver,
• Short 7/32” hex wrench
• 7/16” deep socket
• 3/8” socket
• Electric drill
• 9/64" drill bit
• 1/4” drill bit
• 5/16" drill bit
• Drill stop
• T40 Torx Driver

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CAB
▼ ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW ▼
CENTER VERT
CABSIDE VERT
LEFT DECK
(NARROW)
RIGHT DECK
(WIDE)
LEFT AMMO
CAN
RIGHT AMMO
CAN
LEFT STUD
RIGHT STUD
LEFT AMMO
CAN LID
RIGHT AMMO CAN LID
TORSION
BRACE
RIGHT
CCHANNEL
LEFT
CCHANNEL
TAILGATE
CONTENTS
DECKED carton
LEFT deck half - 1
RIGHT deck half - 1
Center vert - 1
Cabside vert - 1
Drawer - 2
Left ammo can - 1
Right ammo can - 1
Left stud - 1
Right stud - 1
Ammo can lid - 2
C-channel - 2
Ruler - 1
Hardware box - 1
Torsion brace - 1
Hardware box - unbagged components
(inside DECKED carton):
Shims - 2
Weather strips - 2
Bottle opener - 1
HARDWARE box - bagged components
PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 1
S1  1
S2 - 1
N1 - 1
J5 - 2
DRAWER 1  1
DRAWER 2  1
WHEELS  1
FINAL MID  1
PREPEXTRA  1
MS WASHERS  1
(MT8 ONLY) TACOMA TD  1
RULER

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▼ ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW ▼
▼ HEY! TORQUE BOY: READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL DECKED ▼
1. DON'T over tightenbolts,getem' good'olehand-tight.
2. DON'Tuse powertools.
3. Ifyoudon'tfollowdirectionsand dousepowertools:
1). Setclutchat avery lowsetting.
2). Don'tblowit.
3). Ifyoublowit,seeNOTE.*
NOTE*Twoextra threadedinsertsareincluded in BAG
PREP-EXTRA. That's allyouget.
4). DON'TovertightenJ-hooksduring installation.Make
'em goodandsnug enough tokeepthe systemfrom
movinginthebed.
5). Startallboltswithfingerstoavoid cross-threading.
NOTE: In yourBAGPREP-MT6or MT8,youwill havetwo
typesof1"length boltsandflangednuts.Onebolthas
a1/4"diameter, andthe otherbolthas a5/16"diameter.
Don'tscrewthis up!The flangednutsonlyfitonetype
ofbolt,soyoubetteratleastgetthatright...
1"
LENGTH
5/16"
DIAMETER
1/4"
DIAMETER
PREP BED: MARKCENTEROFBED
• Usea marking pen orwaxpenciltomark
thecenterofthe bed (blue)onthe raisedbead.
A
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MAKE SURE MARK SITS AT LEAST
14" HIGH (SO YOU CAN SEE IT)
DETAIL A

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PREP BED: SHIMS
• 2 SHIMS thatlooklikethis can befoundinyourhardware kit.
• Usingthe informationbelow:
1) Cleanthe bed surfacewherethe shims willbelocated.Isopropylalcohol (do notdrink) is recommended.
2)Removetapefilm and applyshimwith the strengthof1000 men a.k.a push reallyhard.
DETAIL A
Alignshimtochannel infloor shown3”from
cabsidepanel ofbed (edgein red).
DETAIL B
Alignshim tochannel infloor shown. Place
shim8” fromrearof bed(edge inred).
3”
8”
A
B
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Do you have a factory cabside tie down?
NO: GO TO PAGE 6
YES: GO TO PAGE 7
STOP
IMPORTANT!

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1 3/8"
PREPBED:CABSIDEBRACKET
• Follow STEP1 - STEP4; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatpassenger side.
Double check that you have a Tacoma without a cabside factory tie-
down. If you have a model with a cabside factory tie-down (you're
stoked!), go directly to page 7.
STOP:
5/16”
DRILL BIT
DRILL
STOP
1/2”
1 1/8"
2 1/2"
2 3/4"
4"
STEP 1
Markcenter hole(green)1 3/8"upfrom lowerhole
center.Mark1 1/8"towardtailgatefromtop hole
center.
Markbottomhole location(blue)at2 1/2"upfromfloor and
4"fromcabside panelofbed. Marktopholelocation (red)
2 3/4"up from bottom holeand4" fromcabsidepanel.
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STEP 2 STEP 3
Atall threemarklocations, drilla 5/16" holeusing
a1/2" drillstop.
STEP 4
Play Rock Paper Scissors with your pal. The loser needs to hold the
backing plate inside the wheel well. Grab three 1" length x 5/16"
diameterboltsand placetwo through theovalcabside bracket holes
andone throughthe roundtailgatesideholebracket.Install through
backingplateholes shown(green).Securelytightenwith flangednuts.
NOTE: Do not attempt alone. Rock Paper Scissors for who lays on the ground to hold the backing plate.
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CABSIDE BRACKET
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FLANGED
NUTS
BACKER PLATE GOES OUTSIDE THE
INNER PLASTIC BED ON THE INTERIOR
WHEEL WELL WALL... TRY SAYING THAT
THREE TIMES FAST.
1" LENGTH x
5/16" DIAMETER
BOLTS
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 27 in-lb.

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NOTE: Do not attempt alone. Rock Paper Scissors for who lays on the ground to hold the backing plate.
VIEWFROMWHEEL WELL
PREPBED:CABSIDEBRACKET
• Follow STEP1 - STEP2; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatpassenger side.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Removefactory cabsidetie-down witha T40torxdriver. Keep bolts.Mark 1 3/8"up fromlowerfactory holecenter.
Mark1 1/8" toward tailgate fromfactory holecenters. Atcentermark (green),drill a5/16" holeusing a1/2"drill stop.
Installcabside bracketwith thetwo factorytie-down boltsinsertedin theoval
holes.Play RockPaper Scissors withyour pal.The loserneeds toholdthebacking
plate inside the wheel well. Install one 1" length x 5/16" diameter bolt through
centercabsidebracketholeinto backingplateandinstall withflangednut.
NOTE: You'll have four extra 1" bolts and four nuts that you won't need in your
MT6 or MT8 bag. Do with them as you wish.
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FACTORY TIEDOWN
1 3/8"
1 1/8"
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CAB
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CAB
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CAB
CABSIDE BRACKET
FACTORY BOLTS
Double check that you have a Tacoma with a cabside factory tie-down.
If you don't have a cabside factory tie-down, revert to page 6.
STOP:
BACKER PLATE GOES OUTSIDE THE
INNER PLASTIC BED ON THE INTERIOR
WHEEL WELL WALL... TRY SAYING THAT
THREE TIMES FAST.
5/16”
DRILL BIT
DRILL STOP
1/2”
FLANGED
NUT
NOTE: Do not attempt alone. Rock Paper Scissors for who lays on the ground to hold the backing plate.
1" LENGTH x
5/16" DIAMETER
BOLT
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 27 in-lb.

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PREP BED: TAILGATEBRACKET
NOTE: You will need to grab a pal for this step (or have incredibly long and flexible arms).
• Remove toprearfactorycompartment boltfromthepassengerside with a T40TorxDriver.Keepbolt.
• Looselyattach passanger sidetailgate bracket with factory bolt in top hole. Make sure the tie down opening is
angled toward the driver, not the tailgate; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Alignbracket so it'sparallelwithverticaledge ofcompartment.Tightenfactorybolt atlast!
• Usingthebottomholeinbracketasa guide,drill a5/16"holewith a1/2" drillstopthroughcompartmentandbed wall.
• Installa 1"bolt throughthe bracketand bed wall. Install1" washer and flanged nutand tightensecurely;
BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatdriverside unlessyoudon'thave a driver'sside cubby. If not,follow the instructionsfordriver'ssideon
nextpage.NOTE: On passenger side ONLY, you will need to add a washer; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8...
We know it's strange, trust us.
DRIVER SIDE
FACTORY BOLT
PASSENGER SIDE
HELPFUL TIP: Feel free to remove doors of cubbies
so you can still somewhat use them. Use will be
compromised, but hey, life ain't always fair, right?!
HELPFUL TIP:The power outlet can stillbe used if you
inserta flat head pigtailextensioncordBEFORE you
installthe decks.Makesureto havethe outletcapped
to keep water out.
ANGLE TIEDOWN
TOWARD DRIVER
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FLANGED
NUT
WASHER
FLANGED
NUT
REALLY OLD DRILL
WE FOUND ONLINE
1" BOLT
1" BOLT
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 53 in-lb.

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PREP BED: TAILGATEBRACKET
(FOR TACOMAS WITH NO DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE CUBBY)
NOTE:DisregardthispageifyouHAVEadriver'ssidetailgatecubby.
• ReferencingdimensionalinfoinDETAILAmarkholelocationsanddrill(2)5/16"holes(withdrillstopsetat.62").
• Referencing DETAIL A install J-hook mounting bracketas shownwith bolts,backing plateand nuts.
Tighten bolts securely. BAGPREP-MT8,BAG TACOMA TD.
DETAIL A
DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY
HOLE DRILLING
DETAIL A
DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY
BOLT INSTALLATION
DRILL 5/16" HOLE 2 PLACES
DRILL STOP
5/16" DRILL BIT
.62"
2.75"
7.5" TO
BOTTOM
OF BED
5.75" FROM
REAR OF BED BOLT
BACKING
PLATE
NUT
DETAIL A
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT8 - 53 in-lb.

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ASSEMBLY: CENTERVERT+CABSIDEVERT
NOTE: Perform the next few steps on a flat surface like a garage floor.
• Attach centerverttocabside vert with fourbolts.Alternate to tighten; BAG S1.
CENTER VERT
CABSIDE VERT
S1
PLACEHOOKON CENTER VERT
OVERNOTCH IN CABSIDEVERT
HELPFUL TIP: BAG S1, a.k.a "BunkerHill," is required
for most of the steps, so keep it close! These bolts are
highlighted throughout instructions in RED.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag S1 - 27 in-lb.

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ASSEMBLY: LOOSELYATTACHSTUDS(YUP)
• LOOSELY attachstudstocabside vertwith sixbolts;BAG S1.
CENTER VERT
PASSENGER
SIDE STUD
CABSIDE VERT
DRIVER
SIDE STUD
KEEP LOOSE
(YOGAHELPS)
S1 KEEP LOOSE
S1

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HELPFUL TIP: This step seems like a waste of time,
but Dr. DECKED says it's important...don't skip out.
ASSEMBLY: ALIGN&TIGHTENSTUDS(YUP)
NOTE: This step ensures the studs are properly located before tightening bolts. It's important.
• Placeammocanstosupporttailgateendofdeckpanels.
• Liftdeckpanelsoncentervert+stud+cabsidevertassembly.
• SlidestudsaroundL-Runtildeckpanelsareseated.
• DETAILA:Looselysecurefourboltstoholddecksontostuds; BAGS1.
• Nowyoucansecurelytightentheboltsthatholdthestudstothecabsidevert.
• Unboltdeckfromstuds,removedeckpanels,savebolts,removeammocansandsetasideforlaterassembly.
DETAIL A
S1
A
YOU WILL REMOVE AND SAVE THESE BOLTS
AFTER TIGHTENING CABSIDE VERT + SHIM
BOLTS
TIGHTEN AND SECURE
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag S1 - 27 in-lb.

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ASSEMBLY: STUDBRACKETS
• DETAILA:Securely attach studbrackettodriverside studusing three3 1/2" length boltsand flanged nut inholes
shown;BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• DETAIL B: Securely attach stud bracket to passenger side stud using three 3 1/2" length bolts and flanged nut;
BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
B
DETAIL A DETAIL B
A
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CAB3 1/2" BOLTS
FLANGED NUTSFLANGED NUTS
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 27 in-lb.

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INSTALL: MOUNTING+CABSIDEATTACHMENT
• While supportingbothends, liftcentervert+stud+ cabsidevertassemblyintruckbed.Position againstcabside
panelof bedwithstud bracketcabside ofcabsidebracket.
• DETAIL A: Installa 3/4"length bolt and flangednutand tightensecurely;BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatpassenger side.
A
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DETAIL A
3/4" BOLT
FLANGED NUT
NOTE: Make sure centerline arrows
on cabside vert are aligned with
your centerline mark (blue).
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CAB
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 53 in-lb.

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INSTALL: CCHANNEL
• Looselyplacedriversideammo can attailgatecorner ofbed. The axlesshouldbe on the tailgate side ofthe truck.
• PlacedriversideC-channel on ledge ofstud andammocan with end platecabside.
• DETAIL A: Insert twobolts through C-channel intoammo can andlooselyfastenwithnut;BAG S2, BAG N1.
• DETAIL B: Tightly attach C-channel tostud; BAG S1.
• Repeatpassenger side.
DETAIL A DETAIL B
CCHANNEL
END PLATE
KEEP LOOSE TIGHTEN
A
B
S2 S1
N1
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RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag S1 - 27 in-lb.

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S1
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CAB
INSTALL: DECKHALVES
• Looselyplacedriversidedeck panel on driverside stud,centervert and ammo can.
• Shifttailgateammocanforward,rearward,L-R, as necessarytoalign with fully seateddeckpanel.
• Looselyassemble:
• Sixbolts(withoutwashers)throughdeck panel intocentervert;BAG S1.
• Fourboltswith nylonandrubber washersinstalledinordershowninDETAIL A through deck panel into
stud;BAG S1, BAG MS WASHERS.
• Eightboltswithnylon and rubberwashers installedin ordershownin DETAIL A throughdeckpanel into
tailgate ammocan;BAG S1,BAG MS WASHERS.
• Tighten all S1 bolts.
• Securely tighten driver side C-Channel/ammo can nut and bolt.
• Repeatpassenger side(make sure you don't forget to securely tighten passenger side C-Channel/ammo can
nut and bolt).
NYLON WASHER
RUBBER WASHER
DETAIL A
NYLON WASHER
RUBBER WASHER
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag S1 - 27 in-lb.

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INSTALL: JHOOKS
• Loosely assemble driver side J-hook assembly in order shown through tailgate side hole in ammo can; BAG J5.
• Repeat passenger side.
DRIVER SIDE AMMO CAN PASSENGER SIDE AMMO CAN
TAILGATE
TAILGATE
KEEP LOOSE KEEP LOOSE
J5
J5
✕
✕
✕✕
✕
✕
HELPFUL TIP: Make sure the hooks
open toward tailgate.

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2" BOLT
CORNER
BRACKET
HELPFUL TIP: If you purchased drain
plugs, install now (instructions are
included with drain plugs).
TUBE BRACE
GOES HERE DRAWER1
DRAWER2
DRAWER1
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WHEELS
DRAWERS: BRACKETS+WHEELS
•Each drawer hasaleft and arightbracket.Bolt bracketsintoplace viabottom twoholes inbracketwith 3/4"
lengthbolts.Usethe 2" length boltforthe uppercabsidewallholein bracket; BAG DRAWER 1.
•Installa tube bracein eachdrawerwith two3/4"lengthbolts;BAG DRAWER 1, BAG DRAWER 2.
•Attachwheelsonto drawerbracketswith a 7/32" hexwrench; BAG WHEELS.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bags DRAWER 1 and DRAWER 2 - 27 in-lb.
Bolts in labeled bag WHEELS - 90 in-lb.

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DETAIL B
DETAIL A
HELPFUL TIP: To make this step easier, jam a 2" piece of
material under drawer, or get your pal to pinch the drawer
up to the deck to give you better leverage.
HELPFUL TIP: Cut weatherstrips if they overhang.
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CAB
DRAWERS: AXLEWHEELS+WEATHERSTRIPS
• Slidenarrowdrawerintodriverside drawercavity.NOTE: It is easier to fully install narrow drawer first.
• DETAIL A: Installtwotailgatewheelsontonarrowdraweraxles with a7/32"hexwrench;BAG WHEELS.
• Repeatwith widedrawer.
• DETAIL B: Installweatherstripsontopofdraweredges
WITH WIPER BLADE POINTING TOWARD DRIVER.
IMPORTANT: Facing the weatherstrip the wrong way will funnel water into drawer: DUH!
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Wheel bolts - 90 in-lb.

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FINAL STEPS: TORSIONBRACE+BOTTLE
OPENER
•Slide torsionbraceundercentervertandtailgateammocans.
NOTE: If you jumped the gun and tightened the J-hooks when installing, loosen them.
•Looselyinstall:
• Two bolts with nylonwashersthrough theend holesin torsion braceinto ammocans; BAG S1.
•Two bolts with nylonwashers through the bottombottleopenerholesandtorsionbraceintocentervert;BAG S1.
•Two1/2" lengthboltsthroughupperholesinbottleopenerintocentervert;BAG FINALMID.
•Align bottleopener toedges ofcentervertandtighten fourbottleopener bolts.
•Tightenend boltsintotailgateammocans.
• Finally.....Tighten the J-hooks! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, just make snug. Make sure the gap between the
sidewall of the bed and the deck is equal on both sides.
TORSION BRACE
BOTTLE OPENER
1/2" LENGTH
BOLTS BAG
FINAL MID
HELPFUL TIP: Bottle opener goes outside
of torsion brace.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
.905” Bolts - 27 in-lb. |J-hooks - 9 in-lb.
1/2” Bolts & 1/4” Ruler screw - 18 in-lb.