Swing Case & Bike Mounts installed

[CaptainAmericaRob]

Got the Swing Case and my bike mounts installed today!
had to chase the threads on the tapped holes in the bed, due to the spray-in liner.
The rest went fairly smooth and straight forward.
Bike mount is a length of TREX decking cut to a snug fit across the very back of the bed, with a DELTA fork mount, thru-bolted to it, using stainless steel hardware.

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[Neil S]

I just ordered those cases. Did you know if you call customer service they will send you locks that are keyed the same?

 

[RangerCat]

Did you guys order your Swing Cases directly from UnderCover or through a distributor? I am planning to order one also.

 

[WhiteLightning19]

I purchased mine from Ford directly ($208/box) and they both were keyed the same. Actually one came in damaged so the dealer order me a replacement and it was keyed the same as well.

 

[CaptainAmericaRob]

I just ordered those cases. Did you know if you call customer service they will send you locks that are keyed the same?

that's a really good question lol... i have no idea.
i'lll bet you they can.

 

[CaptainAmericaRob]

Did you guys order your Swing Cases directly from UnderCover or through a distributor? I am planning to order one also.

i ordered mine from Stage3 Mototorsports ($199). They're big Ford truck guys, have a good variety of parts, and a great website. I've ordered stuff from them for my F150.
Now they're building up a nice 2019 Ranger collection of parts and accessories.
shipped via UPS.

 

[RangerCat]

i ordered mine from Stage3 Mototorsports ($199). They're big Ford truck guys, have a good variety of parts, and a great website. I've ordered stuff from them for my F150.
Now they're building up a nice 2019 Ranger collection of parts and accessories.
shipped via UPS.

Thanks for the reply. I ended up ordering mine from Tonneau Factory Outlet for $180 with free shipping. I'm just starting with one and may expand to a second if I see the need.

 

[Neil S]

Good price. I ordered mine through RealTruck, apparently no one stocks this model yet so they are shipped from the factory in MO. As of yesterday, there were 20+ of each side in stock. I’m hoping mine will ship Monday.

 

[RangerCat]

OK, I received my new SwingCase and now I am conflicted. I discovered that it not only interferes with the two stock tie-downs in that are of the bed, it removes them altogether. I guess I should have seen this but I just never thought about it. Are you guys moving those tie downs or just going without them? I don't think I can be without any tie-downs in that corner of the bed at all. It makes the ones opposite soft or useless.

 

[t4thfavor]

OK, I received my new SwingCase and now I am conflicted. I discovered that it not only interferes with the two stock tie-downs in that are of the bed, it removes them altogether. I guess I should have seen this but I just never thought about it. Are you guys moving those tie downs or just going without them? I don't think I can be without any tie-downs in that corner of the bed at all. It makes the ones opposite soft or useless.

100% agree on that point, I really like how those look, and they definitely look useful, but I have to be able to tie stuff down. Can you pull off the toolbox easily, or does it take tools to do? Seems like you should be able to swing it out and lift it off, and then your tiedowns are accessible?

 

[RangerCat]

100% agree on that point, I really like how those look, and they definitely look useful, but I have to be able to tie stuff down. Can you pull off the toolbox easily, or does it take tools to do? Seems like you should be able to swing it out and lift it off, and then your tiedowns are accessible?

Yes, you can swing it out and lift it off but then you still down have the toe-downs. It doesn't just block them...it totally removes them.

 

[t4thfavor]

Yes, you can swing it out and lift it off but then you still down have the toe-downs. It doesn't just block them...it totally removes them.

Like Nick Cage in FaceOff removed? I didn't even know they came off... Mine are of course hidden inside of the dropin bedliner, so I haven't inspected them too closely...

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119094/

 

[RangerCat]

The SwingCase uses the screwholes that the tie-downs use. It does look like you should be able to reinstall the tie-downs over the SwingCase brackets (if the screws are long enough). It appears there would be ample clearance. Can anyone that has a SwingCase confirm that?

 

[RangerCat]

The SwingCase uses the screwholes that the tie-downs use. It does look like you should be able to reinstall the tie-downs over the SwingCase brackets (if the screws are long enough). It appears there would be ample clearance. Can anyone that has a SwingCase confirm that?

I just found a photo in another post that shows the tie-downs reinstalled! Yay! The post is here for anyone who is interested:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/so-this-happened-today.2117/

 

[dguffin]

Tie downs get reused and boxes are able to be removed with no tools. I put 1 on passenger side and love it.

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