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[MacMantis]

Hello all,

Just thought I’d share part one of my Ranger build.

Got a Line-x spray in done

Installed a Retrax One XR

And cut a 2x8 to fit as a divider, then coated it in rustoleum truck bed coating spray to make it match nicely with the bed. (And also to make sure I don’t use it for something in a pinch lol)

Next will be Yakima bed rack and roof rack. (Once the wallet recovers ?)

Progress!

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[MacMantis]

I’m also working on weather proofing the tailgate using some roofing grade expanding seal tape. Still a work in progress, but it’s less dust/water now at least.

 

[Bob902]

Hello all,

Just thought I’d share part one of my Ranger build.

Got a Line-x spray in done

Installed a Retrax One XR

And cut a 2x8 to fit as a divider, then coated it in rustoleum truck bed coating spray to make it match nicely with the bed. (And also to make sure I don’t use it for something in a pinch lol)

Next will be Yakima bed rack and roof rack. (Once the wallet recovers ?)

Progress!

Thats a good start. But we have lots more of your money to spend!?

 

[MXGOLF]

Looks good Connor! How do you like your tonneau cover? Is it pretty waterproof?

Thanks,

 

[MacMantis]

Looks good Connor! How do you like your tonneau cover? Is it pretty waterproof?

Thanks,

It is. It’s mainly the tailgate that lets in water/dust. The ranger tailgate isn’t very tight, and that’s putting it mildly. Gaps are like 2” between the side of the tailgate and the inside wall of the bed. Hence my attempt to weatherstrip it so to speak. The cover itself will get a little better once I have the weight of the rack on it. It doesn’t sit quite flush towards the end by the tailgate, but it’s got a bit of give, and some weight will solve that easily.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Hello all,

Just thought I’d share part one of my Ranger build.

Got a Line-x spray in done

Installed a Retrax One XR

And cut a 2x8 to fit as a divider, then coated it in rustoleum truck bed coating spray to make it match nicely with the bed. (And also to make sure I don’t use it for something in a pinch lol)

Next will be Yakima bed rack and roof rack. (Once the wallet recovers ?)

Progress!

Which Yakima rack?

I got the height adjustable one... It's a pain to install, but looks good on the truck.

 

[Mustang2Ranger]

Try the Extang tailgate seal

Also it comes in at the front on the floor crack a lot

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Hello all,

Just thought I’d share part one of my Ranger build.

Got a Line-x spray in done

Installed a Retrax One XR

And cut a 2x8 to fit as a divider, then coated it in rustoleum truck bed coating spray to make it match nicely with the bed. (And also to make sure I don’t use it for something in a pinch lol)

Next will be Yakima bed rack and roof rack. (Once the wallet recovers ?)

Progress!

Welcome Connor - who doesn’t love a truck full of tools? ?

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Welcome Connor - who doesn’t love a truck full of tools? ?

Some trucks just have one tool in them...

 

[MacMantis]

Try the Extang tailgate seal

Also it comes in at the front on the floor crack a lot

I’ll look into that thanks! And I’ll check on that front part as well, I hadn’t thought about that. Just trying to be better about keeping my tools cleaner lol. (The decked system did not keep dust out before this)

 

[MacMantis]

Which Yakima rack?

I got the height adjustable one... It's a pain to install, but looks good on the truck.

Yeah the adjustable one. I need to be able to have it get to the same height as the roof rack for hauling the occasional lumber/pipe/trim etc

 

[Jhbryaniv]

I’ll look into that thanks! And I’ll check on that front part as well, I hadn’t thought about that. Just trying to be better about keeping my tools cleaner lol. (The decked system did not keep dust out before this)

Did you have (past tense) the decked system?

 

[MacMantis]

Welcome Connor - who doesn’t love a truck full of tools? ?

I “need” more still. Lol. Love tools ?

 

[MacMantis]

Did you have (past tense) the decked system?

I did, I had one in my 07 f150

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Yeah the adjustable one. I need to be able to have it get to the same height as the roof rack for hauling the occasional lumber/pipe/trim etc

I got it to haul my 8', 10' and 12' kayaks...

I think I'm going to have to remove it though so I can get a spray in liner installed....

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