Temp. roof rack
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how much does the motorcycle weigh? you could use one of these with the adapter from above
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...-bike-rail.jpg
my dirtbike wont fit my 5'3" bed (shoulda got the 6' bed) easily so we have one of these for the trips to the mechanic
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...-bike-rail.jpg
my dirtbike wont fit my 5'3" bed (shoulda got the 6' bed) easily so we have one of these for the trips to the mechanic
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Yep, looks just like the one I made. I was trying to find a pic more like that one when you asked as I basically copied it. It looks like they started with a regular extender too. The only thing you're gonna find with that is it's like 18" long and will really stick out the back causing a shin or knee nightmare waiting to happen. If you ONLY have it on when trailering, then it'll be fine, but I leave mine on which is why I cut down the extension about 6" before welding the other pieces on. Matter of fact I've already gotten the old shin bone whack with that hook and have since put a shackle in it's place. I also used the drill press to add more pin holes so I could vary the depth of whatever I hook up to it...
Last edited by HammerZ71; 12-20-2011 at 10:05 AM.
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Some stuff is brand name, old model, some is new model, mostly it is Chinese, Indian, where-ever-ese stuff. I wouldn't use it if I did this stuff every day to earn my living, but it is great to use a few times to fix your own stuff.
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Yeah they have stores and it sounds like Princess is basically another Harbor Freight, everything in the place is foreign made but you can get some real good deals. Most of the tools in my truck toolbox came from HF. I keep the cheap stuff in there because those are the ones get lent out &/or lost. My good stuff stays in the garage boxes.
I haven't been brave enough to get any recovery stuff from HF although they have it all and dirt cheap. Dunno if I trust a Chinese strap or shackle, although they say their winches are pretty good for the money - dunno, I have three Warns.
Most of the stuff in Agri-Supply is still US made, but I'm seeing a trend at Tractor Supply toward Chinese made items over the past two or three years...
I haven't been brave enough to get any recovery stuff from HF although they have it all and dirt cheap. Dunno if I trust a Chinese strap or shackle, although they say their winches are pretty good for the money - dunno, I have three Warns.
Most of the stuff in Agri-Supply is still US made, but I'm seeing a trend at Tractor Supply toward Chinese made items over the past two or three years...