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Martin offroad rack!

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by Gallywick1977, Apr 30, 2019.

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  1. Nov 14, 2020 at 8:30 PM
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    martin offroad DCSB drifter rack

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  2. Nov 15, 2020 at 7:55 AM
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    What light are you running? It seems to fit well. I'm looking at getting a very similar setup.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    It’s Cali-raised, but I added a HDPE spacer with the Cali mounts.
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    So it seems like the Martin rack is close to Prinsu.

    It sounds like it is much higher quality than the Hooke Road offering on Amazon/Ebay.

    Why wouldn't I purchase the Martin rack?

    Can anyone post pics of how the 40" lightbar attaches?
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Yeah, it is almost just like a Prinsu, a little lower profile........ Light bar mounted with CaliRaised brackets that came with light. I added an HDPE spacer, about 1/8” so the light was not resting on the wind deflector.
     
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    What light bar are people using other than CaliRaised? After my experience with their CB tailgate bracket, I don't really want to give them any more of my money.
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Diode Dynamics is a solid choice and I'm hoping to pick up a 40in during their black Friday sale.

     
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  9. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    Those are pricey! :eek:

    I know there are more expensive options though. Also, it says that it is 42" and I've seen a lot in that length. Does it have to be 40" exact, or does 40" cutout mean up to 42" (as an example), or are you just blocking the outer 2 inches?

    I've heard good things about the Rough Country, so was thinking about maybe trying one out if it goes on sale. https://www.roughcountry.com/40-inch-curved-led-light-bar-70740bl.html
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    Is the install of this rack pretty much the same as the Prinsu videos I've watched? Also, would Prinsu hardware (such as their Tie Down hardware) work in this rack?
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2020 at 7:39 AM
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    yes and yes
     
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    The tie down hardware requires a bit of modification to make it work as the T slots on the Martin are just a bit smaller.
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    sorry if i misspoke, i have random crossbars off both racks, and some i brought from tnutz.com on two trucks, so things might get a bit muddled.
     
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  15. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    Can a Yakima box be mounted on the Martin rack? I'm just worried there isn't enough space between the bottom of the cross bar and the top of the cab, as the box has handles going under the bar......Thanks
     
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  16. Nov 19, 2020 at 4:40 AM
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    Am I correct in assuming that some cutting of the factory drip rail rubber is in order to install?
     
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    Yes, or removal.
     
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    Or use a hole punch for a cleaner look. That's what I did.

     
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