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#11419551 - 02/17/16 07:40 AM
Which truck bed extender?
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Lt. Dan
Registered: 06/19/06
Posts: 45499
Loc: Central Texas
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So I’m looking at the Darby at ACK for $99 http://www.austinkayak.com/products/134/Darby-Extend-A-Truck-Bed-Extender.htmlPros- can double as a roof rack -can haul two kayaks -local company -very adjustable Cons- no bend, so will it drag when weighed down? The other is the TMS T-NS-HITCH-BED-EXTENDER $64.90 free shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KVL...089ZFQ6W8VP#AskPros- has bend to prevent dragging -uprights on end -already has reflective tape Cons- gotta wait for it to arrive any thoughts or opinions on either of these items? It will be installed on an FX4, so the dragging may be a mute issue Thanks
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#11419592 - 02/17/16 07:50 AM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 03/18/12
Posts: 1042
Loc: Euless Texas
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I have the one like that from Harbor freight I got it because it would stand up so I could load yak on top if needed ,it will drag if the dip is deep enough but for the most part I am very satisfied with it .
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#11419841 - 02/17/16 09:22 AM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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TFF Celebrity
Registered: 02/23/11
Posts: 5809
Loc: Fort Worth, Tx.
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If you want one like the first style I have harbor freight one for sale in the classifieds!
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#11419963 - 02/17/16 10:04 AM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 03/06/09
Posts: 1476
Loc: Melissa, TX
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There are plenty of things that may justify a higher end unit on. This is not one, imo. I have a Harbor Freight one like Nathan is selling. It drug one time when I had it on my 2wd Ford. I seriously doubt you'll ever have a problem with that.
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#11419984 - 02/17/16 10:16 AM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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bill maher's protege
Registered: 03/02/05
Posts: 42160
Loc: Kansas
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I have a Hitchrack bed extender similar to the one in your Amazon link and have hauled 2 kayaks with it. One sitting flat and the second kayak leaned upside down, with pool noodles between them for cushioning. You can expand the width of the top from 28" to 48".
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#11420862 - 02/17/16 03:50 PM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 03/10/15
Posts: 116
Loc: Odessa
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I have the Amazon one. Very happy with it with one minor modification: I wanted some extra padding on the support bar, so I ended up putting a pool noodle (cut to fit with my pocket knife) around the bar and securing it with zip ties.
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#11422400 - 02/18/16 08:58 AM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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Angler
Registered: 02/03/09
Posts: 427
Loc: Lantana, Texas
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I bought this one off eBay (its like a combo of the ACK and Amazon ones you posted) but only $58 and no tax or shipping. eBay Truck Bed Extender It worked great and its lightweight and can be installed/uninstalled in less than a minute.
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#11422739 - 02/18/16 11:06 AM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 08/27/11
Posts: 2491
Loc: Grapevine
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You might want to consider this type of lock for your extender, they come in chrome or stainless and you can get them in multiples keyed alike. 
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#11422957 - 02/18/16 12:36 PM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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TFF Celebrity
Registered: 02/23/11
Posts: 5809
Loc: Fort Worth, Tx.
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I always remove my extender and throw it in the truck after I launch so no need to lock it down. That would be handy though if you had to leave it on the truck for any extended period of time!
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#11422965 - 02/18/16 12:39 PM
Re: Which truck bed extender?
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TFF Celebrity
Registered: 02/23/11
Posts: 5809
Loc: Fort Worth, Tx.
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thanks for the input, I'm not that concerned with dragging since my truck sits pretty high, but that was a comment in many of the reviews.
Wish you were closer Nathan Yeah id ship it to ya but its kind of bulky and would probably be cost probhitive at that point lol
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