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Old 07-28-2014, 02:03 PM
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Installing my back rack.. But I have no stake holes in my bed rails.. How should I go about this?
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Installing my back rack.. But I have no stake holes in my bed rails.. How should I go about this?
Do you plan or currently have a toolbox?
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I have one. I have the toolbox mounts.
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If your jhook for your toolbox will reach just use that as a clamp and it will hold both down very tightly. Ran that on mine for a couple months.
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I would have no hesitation about drilling and bolting it. Make sure it stays
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I would have no hesitation about drilling and bolting it. Make sure it stays
I ended up drilling a hole different than the actual way you are supposed to.. Went to Value and bought couple of nuts and bolts and used them instead of the ones that came with the rack. Turned out nice.
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I ended up drilling a hole different than the actual way you are supposed to.. Went to Value and bought couple of nuts and bolts and used them instead of the ones that came with the rack. Turned out nice.
Looks good Man.
Always been a fan of them
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Looks good Man.
Always been a fan of them
Yeah me too, and thanks. I'll be putting lights on it soon.
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What back rack did you by for the truck? Just one for a regular f-150?
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What back rack did you by for the truck? Just one for a regular f-150?
Bought one off Craigslist that was on a GMC 2500 actually. Fits perfectly though, it's not too wide and the angles on the top barley stick over.
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