Industry name is "Latch Style" Toggle Clamp (Amazon has some creative names for things)
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/toggle-clamps/clamp-type~latch/
Nice Rack! Tent, wheels, graphics, Whole SETUP! Thanks for sharing
I like how the rack basically matches width of bed rails. Most I see cantilever out several inches wider than the Bed.
Question1: Are those Wing brackets 'Standard width' or 'Wide width'?
Question2: What is width between them...
I have not. But I have thought about it.
1) I would use the front tie down M6 threaded holes (2 per side) and some L-brackets to get it all the way forward.
2) I was thinking to add side rails, and then you could easily mount a front rail using L-brackets to the side rails (that already bolt...
Can you give approximate dimensions of height and width? I am debating to get some RallyArmor Urethane universal ones (love the flexibility) and they have a Regular and Plus size. 12"x15" and 12"x19".
Nice, I was just thinking a rack behind window and my hitch extender in vertical position would do the job. I was thinking it should touch the bottom of bed like yours, and maybe use the wood divider pocket, and was thinking to secure to D-ring threaded holes, tie down threaded holes, and/or...
Curious, What height XTR did you get? Seems like they offer configurations in 1" increments. Wondering what height got your mileage back so I at least have 1 data point. Also, in your experience does the height on thier website goto the top of the cross bar surface (I assume so)?
Very cool, I was also looking at smaller depth unistrut (closer to the factory depth rails). If you have pictures I would love to see how it looks. I am debating removing the front tie downs to extend the rail all the way forward, and all the way rearward picking up all the M6 and M8 holes I can.
Sadly (as with most trucks) the answer is no. There is no threaded mounting points on the roof or they would offer a roof rack already.
Your options are:
1) bed rack
2) drill holes in roof (watch out for airbags) and install roof rails and/or cross bars.
3) thos crappy roof racks that...
I was also wondering why we need a rail to slide things, when 4 -6 tie down locations on each side offers plenty of options for tie downs. I love this idea if you just want some tie downs!
For me, however, I think I will still install rails. The primary function for me will be to ensure a good...
On the small chance I have this issue when I get my truck, I will do the TSB myself to enlarge the bulb seal first. Then if this does not work, I like your idea to glue something on the underside of hood to increase stiffness (assuming the adhesive can resist underhood temp without burning).
This is why I love the OP TSB solution to enlarge the bulb seal, instead of moving the hood closer to fenders and risk damaging any paint. Pretty clever quick solution from Ford, I assume they will be a new seal coming soon for later builds.
I do like this look, but this is a longitudinal engine, Body on-frame, with beam axles which will be way more off-road capable than any FWD based unibody with similar lift.
Curious how many are lifting thier honda ridgelines.
Maverick is better at different things, and I like what its better...
I have similar RallyArmor flaps on my Focus ST for 7 years. The RallyArmor and RokBlokz I believe to be superior to OEM for the following reasons:
1)Material is a very thick indestructible rubbery plastic, so they bend out of the way instead of breaking if they hit snow, dirt, rocks, or...
Same as our 2020 Escape. So I only upgraded the front door speakers and added a sub. Now it has even better sound that the top factory spec. Planning similar strategy for the Maverick.
I am looking to add aftermarket subwoofer, because I opted not to get the B&O. My friends couple year old Ford's Edge with B&O is loud and enough base for me. And so is my Focus ST with factory Sony Sub, but I fear without the higher end factory radio, I will need to add some punch to satisfy my...