You won't have problems with the bars rusting. I give the steel mounting brackets 2 winters before considerable surface rust. I removed mine on my previous Ram, and then treated with rust converter and sprayed with several coats of bedliner. I would spray new brackets with bedliner before...
The large metal plate/bracket (with the "R") is for the Ranger. It's not used for the Maverick. The holes in the other bracket should line up with the 3 holes in your Maverick.
Have you tried removing the plastic uprights on the extender, and squeezing it together? I purchased the OE Ranger...
Stay clear of the Husky rubber mat. It's not near as "sticky" as I wished. I've had the TrailFX and DeeZee in the past, and they were much better. PS> you can find ones on Marketplace for dirt cheap, and then cut to size. I'd prefer the Ford one, but I have DIBL.
Mine has been a lifesaver when I need it. Otherwise, it's stored in my basement. I have an OE Ranger one -- that I picked up on Marketplace for dirt cheap.
I ordered the full-size spare -- knowing it wasn't actually "full-sized". At least it got me a full-sized spare wheel. I then picked up a like-new GY Assurance tire (235/65) on Marketplace for $25. I had DT dismount the small tire, and mount the new 235/65 tire today ($31). It's currently...
New -- you're looking at the $180 Amazon ones, or $370 Ford one. I found a genuine Ford Ranger one on Marketplace for $60. All I had to do was remove the upgright braces, and squeeze it together. It then fit perfectly. I have a post down the page.
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I purchased different stainless steel bolts, lock nuts, and washers at my local Ace, and made a backing plate out of some abs scraps I had laying around.
Thats a bummer! I really liked this one had I not bought the Ford roll-up. I wasn't too keen on the zip-lock style system. I had one like that in the late 90s.
Isn't your Keko under warranty? I would hope they have at least a 1 year warranty, and this clearly is a defect.
A little bit of a long story, but I needed extra length to move our daughter to college. I purchased a used generic bed extender on FB for $25, along with the Universal AMP mounting brackets on Amazon. It worked, but it wasn't pretty, and it didn't add much length. I then saw a genuine Ford...
There's a reason why the Ecosport is dead last in every comparison. I've never driven one, but I wouldn't have high hopes. I don't have issues with the ride of my Maverick. I think it's great. It definitely isn't as smooth as my Ram on the highway, but it doesn't have body roll in corners...
I haven't ever removed one. I would assume it's similar to removing badges. Heat it up a bit, and slide fishing line underneath. Dental floss may also work -- although breaks often.