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Old 04-08-2009, 03:24 AM
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I have created some great relationships with some companies that are helping me outfit my rig for overland exploring. I am trying to help them out in exchange...
How many of you would want a reasonably priced front bumper made for the 2nd Gen Dak?
How many would want a custom rear bumper with a tire rack attached?
I am also curious about roof top safari type racks.
I would love to be able to help companies see the demand for stuff like this for this generation of Dak. like a lift kit for '03-'04 without having to switch front brakes to '02.
I am in a unique situation of being highly visible because of what I do while using a wheelchair, just a fact. I'm trying to use that a little to help get more stuff made for this gen truck!
help me out by just posting up a hell yeah I'd want one of those!

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Post up guys.
 
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Even in an urban setting, i would at least be interested in the safari rack, im sure the off road guys wouldn't mind either.

Whatever company makes the tent you have for your bed, that could get to be a very popular and cheap alternative to sleeping on the ground or using a trailer/camper. If they could make it be folding and stowable in a shed, then just take 2 or 3 guys and set it on the bed rails with rubber isolator feet to save the paint.

Also, if Keldermann doesn't have dakota air ride..that would be a good one too.
 
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Hell yeah I want all three!
 
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I recently found a front bumper for my truck that I love. If some one could make it 100.00 cheaper(because shipping alone was 100.00) I would buy it. The one I want looks like this

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yea that bumper it awsome i would buy one if i could find one
 
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I will have more info on some really nice bumpers by the end of the month... the rack that I have on my truck is just a thule welded to yakima cross bars. I am looking into another company that makes a slightly lower profile one that I would like to get. pm me for more info...
 
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that tent is made by camping lab and the whole thing folds into that grey box type thing on the rack of my truck. it weighs about 75-10 pounds my 5'4" girlfriend and I lifted it up there together easy she bolted it down and we went camping. it is a super easy setup to use. You can get some straps for your garage and hang it from the ceiling it is only about 10 inches thick when closed up.
 
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Originally Posted by corbin8or
that tent is made by camping lab and the whole thing folds into that grey box type thing on the rack of my truck. it weighs about 75-10 pounds my 5'4" girlfriend and I lifted it up there together easy she bolted it down and we went camping. it is a super easy setup to use. You can get some straps for your garage and hang it from the ceiling it is only about 10 inches thick when closed up.
but you fabbed up the custom mount system to make it work on the truck, right? Because I think the tent + mount system should be sold as a kit...might would be popular.
 
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Originally Posted by dodgeramguy85
I recently found a front bumper for my truck that I love. If some one could make it 100.00 cheaper(because shipping alone was 100.00) I would buy it. The one I want looks like this

Where did you find that bumper?
 

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