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Ok, so the Tacoma isn't the only one. This is the main reason I haven't seriously looked into this mod. Well, that and the company that sells those is well known as a shady operation.My understanding is that the reason they removed it was so the airbag would work. Interestingly, the new Nissan Frontier is missing it too.
When you watch YouTube on installing it the airbag is not close to it. Look at the passenger side, that has an airbag on that side. I personally think they are just being cheapMy understanding is that the reason they removed it was so the airbag would work. Interestingly, the new Nissan Frontier is missing it too.
It's wouldn't be the first time. Look at what else they have removed from the truck in recent years, the 3rd track in the bed, the second cubby in the bed, the Facebook app...When you watch YouTube on installing it the airbag is not close to it. Look at the passenger side, that has an airbag on that side. I personally think they are just being cheap