Product Description:
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For years I struggled with a good, quick way to hold motorcycles and dirtbikes in the bed of my truck safely. About two years ago I developed a prototype and have been using it ever since. When I’m loading bikes I often think to myself that it’s the most useful thing I’ve ever made. What's for sale represents 2 years of design improvements. Available in stainless steel only.
Features:
- No modifications to vehicle required. Vehicle must have stake bed holes.
- Available in a variety of materials: mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Tab and slot construction allows for no-measure assembly. Mostly plug welding. Assembly time approx 1 hour.
- Sold as a DIY you-weld kit. Complere welded assemblies available for an extra fee.
- Center chock can flip up maximizing bed space.
- 6 main tiedown points, auxillary tie down points on side rails.
- Extendable outriggers for stability.
- Built in wrench for easy adjustment.
- Bolt head retainers allow for easier adjustment
- Easily installs into bed stake pockets (modification of rack tabs may be required depending on vehicle models)
- Stainless steel hardware
- Brass nuts allow adjustment without galling or antisieze.
- Includes galvanized turnbuckle and quick link ring.
- Quick release pins (outrigger pins zinc plated, center chock pin stainless and aluminum pushbutton)
What's included:
- Sheet metal parts
- All hardware -nuts/bolts/washers, quick release pins, quick links
- Mounting turnbuckle that should work with most full-size trucks
- Instructions
What ISN'T included:
The only thing that will need to be purchased is a ~6ft length of 2x2 square tube (.120 wall in steel/stainless). The tube only needs to be cut to length, no drilling/welding/other operations are required. For best pricing call your local steel supply house and ask if they have any drops. I personally paid $75 dollars for a 6ft 2 x 2 x .120 wall stainless drop from our local Alro Steel. Expect the price to be in the 75-160 dollar range for stainless, 30-80 dollars for mild steel and 40-100 dollars for aluminum. With some modification to the outrigger you can use 2 x 2 x .1875 wall aluminum tube. I would recommend against using a powdercoated mild steel unless you live in a very dry climate.
Notes about welding option:
Pre-welded kits will be welded by local Buffalo, NY metal fabrication house and shipped welded, Tube is not included. Welds will be structurally sound and accurate but I cannot guarantee they will be show-quality welds.
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