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Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack

Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack

Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack
$ 365.12

Score By Feature

Based on 186 ratings
Value for money
9.69
Sturdiness
9.18
Easy to assemble
8.08

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Product Description

A high level of quality is the hallmark of this product
A high degree of reliability and quality
Extreme conditions were tested

Questions & Answers

Can a tool box that mounts over top of the bed be used with the front posts of this ladder rack?

That is indeed the case

Exactly why does the rear part of the car have curves?

It is a ticc curve

Do you think it will fit in a truck shell?

Unless the scamper shell is in place, this particular one will not fit

What is the fit of this rack with a 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck with four doors?

The answer is yes as long as it has a 6' or 5'

Selected User Reviews For Smittybilt 18604 Black Contractors Rack

I think the finish and material used on the rack are really nice
4/5

If you are willing to do a bit of work with it. It has a nice finish and is made of good material. If you are willing to put a little work into it before installing it, it would be In order to make it fit my 2015 f150 extended cab a lot better, I cut 4" off the uprights and drilled new holes with a holesaw. As for the mounting of the rack on my truck, I was able to do it by myself within two hours. I know some people complain about the instructions, but this is not really a rocket science problem. Although I glanced through the instructions, mostly I just figured it out as I went, rather than putting it on the ground and requiring two people to complete. If you decide to build the rack on your truck yourself, you'll probably want to take some steps to protect your truck. On the day before, I also painted the hardware black in order to give it an even better appearance. The bottom line is that this rack is the right choice if you're somewhat handy. A failure to do so will probably leave you There are still a couple of cons to consider Wind noise is a major issue, but you learn to cope with I needed a replacement for one of the hardware packs that was missing when I got them, which took three weeks to arrive. almost gave three stars for this but the rack itself is four stars and I think this is an anomaly that doesn't happen all the time.

Gia Herring
Gia Herring
| Jul 28, 2020
It is a Dodge Dakota from 2006
4/5

When the package was delivered, it was a complete mess. The steel uprights are too large and heavy for SmittyBilt to tape a plastic bag of bolts to one of them rather than leave it rolling around in a thin box. There are no other hardware components.

When I asked for the missing hardware, the answer was "repack the rack and send it back and we'll send you a new one. ". Do you really mean that? Why pack 210 pounds of metal into a flimsy box, wait for the UPS guy for 8 pounds of bolts, just to get an 8-pound bag of screws? Oh my god, that is just As I own my own hardware, I bought that. In my opinion, the J bolts on the original kit are junk and I'd never use them. I'd drill holes and use bolts instead. Putting it on a 2006 Dodge Dakota club cab with the 6'6" bed was easy. There is a high cab lip almost 11" over the cab edge, you can cut yours if you like to get closer to the cab edge, I'm not going to do so since it's unnecessary. It is not worth being dumb enough to carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood on the rack's top (rather than in the bed of the truck), so you get what you deserve.
This fireplace does not emit any unusual sounds, does not affect my gas mileage, is a good size. See my attached photos for yourself and make up your.

Jayleen Perez
Jayleen Perez
| Sep 23, 2020
It worked out great using thickwall tubing
5/5

I was happily surprised to find out that the walls of the tubing are thicker than I expected. Using this as a starting point, you can create a custom Pickup bed rack for a UTV or Quad. It's not possible to buy raw steel locally to build this for this price. The finish is very fragile and chips easily, but despite that it's a great start. I'll post pictures when it's finished. The bed rack's finally finished. Update, I finally had the time to do it. While I haven't painted yet, I did get to haul a two seat razor to the dunes of CA. Using a set of Titan Heavy Duty 10 foot folding aluminum ramps (purchased on Amazon as well) made the rack work great. A total of 1200 dollars were spent on the build. In addition to the ramps and extra steel used, the cost is $2000. A part of the reason I bolted up the mounts is that the rack carries a lot of weight. Only the bed mounts need to remain attached to the frame to allow it to be removed.

Kairo Henderson
Kairo Henderson
| Jun 17, 2021
This is good for the price
5/5

Installation on a 2002 F350 with an 8 foot bed was a snap. Once all the bolts are tightened, it is very sturdy. The other review cited that they should have built it on the truck instead of the floor because it's heavy when lifted after it's built It was built on the truck, so I loaded it. It took me about two hours to do it There was one thing I didn't like about the instructions The bolts they sent me were not the ones they showed, although they did work. Get organized first, and then you'll be happy that you did. It is not my fault My bed had to be bolted to it since I did not want to drill through it. A u-shaped bolt clamps around the bed rail and I can adjust the adjustment with a lot of flexibility. It was one of the racks I was looking at online, but I'd really like to buy this one. My expectations were exceeded as it fits snugly and is harder wearing than I anticipated. Make sure you have some semi-sweet chocolate The Bolts can be painted with gloss black Rustoleum Professional once they are done (they were goldish grade 8). All of the items were enclosed in bubble wrap, and the sharper pieces were enclosed in some sort of rubberized material. This purchase was very satisfying for me.

Haylee Moon
Haylee Moon
| Dec 02, 2020

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