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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    I bolted it to the bed (drilling 4 holes in side of bed) using (4) 1/2" bolts and nuts with lock washers. The base is a 3" x 3" angle Iiron.
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    more on my Dodge bedrack ....
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    I went through the same thought process! I wanted the lower roof top tent because of looks but when building my rack, I wanted to run a soft topper canvas cover for storage under tent and currently mount my spare 41.5" tire in the rear passenger side bed laying flat. What are you mounting your...
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    I have ARB lockers front and rear and LOVE them! I have put them through severe abuse using 41.5' tires over rocks and through texas mud. .... never any issues. I am a HUGE fan of ARB. They are (mechanically engineered) far superior the Eaton electric lockers but need a compressor in...
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    Ive had air lockers on three rigs now and have never had a single issue. They are much more strong than the Eaton lockers that come in the Power Wagons. The jeep issue with air lockers arise with the smaller axles and splines. Whichever way you go, id DEFINATELY get your axles locked up...
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    TTengineer... Where was the camping/ muddy grass picture taken? was that east coast overland meetup?
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    I posted a whole bunch of pictures of the fenders being cut out and inner liners being cut then stitched back together. look up "Lets see some full size pictures" starting on November 18th 2018 or around page 378
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    very nice set up! I like that! mine sits a little taller but I also have a Decked drawer system in the bed so I needed more storage on top of that and I wanted to be able to run a soft top as well. Have you done any axle work (lockers?)
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    Its a 2014 Dodge 2500 Tradesman 4x4 Cummins with regeared axles and ARB Lockers in front and back, cut and welded fenders, stiched and melted back together fender liners, 17K winch mounted under rear bed, lights in front, lights cut into rear bumper, lights on both sides, and lighting inside the...
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    yes....ALOT of trimming, but well worth it in the end. I have numerous pictures of the trimming as I began until finish here somewhere in the Full Size truck postings.
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    Cost? around $200 .... but a lot of welding, grinding, drilling, wiring, fitting (for softtopper), and Rhino liner (additional $325).
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    Dodge 2500 bed rack build

    Here are some pictures of the bed rack build on a Cummins 4x4 with ARB air lockers, re-geared, 41.5" tires, winch. Its 2" tubing welded to rest 1/2" over the soft top covering a decked system inside. NutsIndustries was selling something like this for 1800 plus 300 shipping without maxxtrax...
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    Im in Arlington Texas. If your close, lets meet up one day for lunch and see if a camping trip...

    Im in Arlington Texas. If your close, lets meet up one day for lunch and see if a camping trip to somewhere within reasonable distance is in order
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    oorah devil Dog! hi from Texas

    oorah devil Dog! hi from Texas
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    lets see some pictures of your rig?

    lets see some pictures of your rig?
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