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Old Jun 20, 2009
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wanna make one for a steppie??
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009
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turned out great, the thought of building one has run through my mind many times but since im going to put a topper on it i just cant justify buying the materials just to take it off later :/
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009
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I'm reallllly diggin' it...ALOT!! But, too bad it's far too vertical for a ranger cab. :( But still...really really good work my friend.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009
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ya me and john (demar17) might try to make one for a steppy but were not sure how it will turn out.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009
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Might be pretty cool....use big pieces of 1/4" to fill the gap between widths. I'm sure your plans are to make it cover the entire cab like yours, but set out from the bedrail. Alot like one of those lumbar racks for a truck with a canopy. I definately like the idea.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009
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ya somthin like that.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009
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nice
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009
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wasnt there someone on here that sells 06+ tails....my local jy can get new ones for 45 each. thanks
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009
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wasnt there someone on here that sells 06+ tails....my local jy can get new ones for 45 each. thanks
Toreador4x4 has it in his sig to PM him. I got mine from Rockauto for about $70 shipped. Now the ones I have are not FORD oem parts.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009
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ya me and john (demar17) might try to make one for a steppy but were not sure how it will turn out.
Well if you do let me know. It looks great and id love to have one.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009
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Great work man! I was just wondering how you mounted it on the truck?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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there is 2 bolts going through the toolbox through the rack and through the bedsides on each side.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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I like! i wish i could have some more lights...
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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nice work dude!! i like that
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009
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thanks guys
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009
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im thinking about building a new one...this time ill make it go straight up for about 3 inches to bring it moar outside the cab of the truck (the flat part of the rails is farther in than the cab so it looks weird i think...it doesn't stick out as far as the cab on the sides) and make it fit the angle of the cab better and also lean it in some so it matches that angle better to. also im planning on bed lining it so its easier to touch up and maby holds up better..what do u think...it will probably be a while before i do it but im just brainstorming out loud.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009
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these are the 2 designs im throwing around...what do u think?

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Old Sep 30, 2009
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any imput
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009
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i like your old style but make it fit the cab better and send me your old one just slap a shipping label on it and send away
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009
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that sounds like a plan...lol
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009
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question for ya how does your alt hold up to the 5 lights assuming they are 100w bulbs does it discharge at idle or can it keep up?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009
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that sounds like a plan...lol
im serious man
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009
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it kicks the rmps down at idle for sure..i have a 130 amp expo alternator to..but my stereo will do the same thing.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009
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i want our rack
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009
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o its OUR rack now.....lol..jk
 
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