Kayteg1 wrote:
Isn't HJ using bed-mounted brackets, that are determinate unsafe on modern beds?
I have TL set on my long bed Ford and do have to remove it for fueling. Don't see the way around it. Takes about 5 seconds to take down and maybe 7 to put back.
I am in favor of stainless steel whenever it can apply. I have chromed FastGuns and they do show some corrosion.
Also pay the attention to rod lengths. I hate using chain extensions.
As mentioned above - aluminium when sprayed with salty mud will corrode and the material doesn't flex as much as steel does, so I would rather buy steel and spend 99 cents every season for a can of spray paint.
I installed the Happy Jacks on my F250 Short Bed and they work great, they go through the bed but also an L bracket that goes down to the frame so very strong and don't block the fuel door. My issue is the fast lock tie downs work great on the back to the bumper rings, but the front is so short, I need to cut the threads on my tie down. I also installed the Torklift trailer hitch so I can have the 3' extension, and if I need I can add the tie down to the hitch instead of using the bumper. But I have had several trips including off road here in Alaska and no problems, knock on wood.