Made a new bed rack iteration

So last year I made a prototype of a bed rack that let's me still fold up/down my softopper. Im now near finishing the final product! Only things I need to do are:

• Finish a middle crossbar
• Change the clamps out for heavier duty ones (done)
• Design and print finishing pieces
• Mount for small winch

One thing I added to the design is the ability to swing the rack down to allow room for taller cargo (i.e. my dirtbikes)

What do you all think?

 

Looks like a great start - I think you're gonna be able to sell a bunch of them if you want

 

looks good!

what kind of tubing did you make it out of?

 

1/8 in wall steel. And 14 guage steel on the horizontal bars for weight savings.

Hopefully, with some tests, the 1/8th inch will be enough for a small winch I want to mount on the arch. Something to help pull cargo in to the bed. I'm getting tired of my bikes slipping on wet ramps when loading them into the bed.

 

Got the new latches on (surprisingly the bolt holes were exactly the same) and mounted. Perfect fit and clears the topper. Mint.

 

Neat! I dig it.

 

This is awesome dude! Love that it clears the topper.

 

SUPER cool! Anything that allows for full use of the softopper is A++ in my book.

 

This is sweet. Also like your side exit exhaust. What’s under the hood? Forced induction maybe?

 

Not yet. So far the only engine mods are cam gear reduction, some lighter pullies, and intake spacer. Hopefully a tune will be done by mid January. I'm having a hard time justifying the price of a supercharger when I'm also saving up for a Factory Five Daytona.

Thanks for the praise none the less!