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Awesome

I was looking at these , how do they mount to your rack ?

 

Using 4 of these:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100117640/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=tubing+strap&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202890932#.UPrY2yf7K0c

Very solid. Won't be permanent as I plan to make some changes later. May swap out the roof rack for a RTT later this year.

 

Do the EMT straps wrap around your rack bar and then screw to the awning " case " ?

 

yeah planning to do some. lol wouldn't want to see if tumbling down the freeway.

 

Lol , no doubt

Does the case that the awning retracts into have mounting holes on the back or ?

 

Uses a track style; bolts slide into it, then uses lock nuts.

 

Awesome , thanks for the info

 

I took pics, will post them soon.

 

So it's a T slot arrangement , that's sweet

Thanks for taking the time to snap those pics , very helpful

 

Hey guys, I'm looking at leaf packs for my lift right now (pretty much an Icon stage 4, TC UCAs tho). I'm looking at AllPro, Deaver, and OME Dakar. I'm looking for something that will handle trails nicely, will handle a cap and tent. Anybody have any recommendation at which would most be able to handle a set up like that?

 

i'll recommend the all pro expos and have you steer clear of the dealers

 

Expos for sure

 

Okay cool, now if I dont have the cap or tent yet should I just use an AAL till then because of the huge amount of rake i would have?

 

You could always go with the OMDs (old man Doug's)

 

Allpro Expos or Dakars

I carry 450lbs every day , heavier loads less frequently and I've been very happy with my Dakars , I've also heard great reviews on the Expos as well

 

yep, expos. i have them for my rack and tent, plus gear. works great.
tried to do the same on Deavers and they were riding the bumps after one trip

 

You havent had a problem with your Dakars OZ? others seem to mention that they dont handle weight as well as other setups.

And are Deavers not that good at all?

 

My Dakars sat at 24 1/2" unloaded when I first got them about 2 years ago , added my 200 lb commercial cap and I carry about 200-250 lbs of tools , they compressed to 23 1/2 and have stayed there

I took all the tools and crap out of my box just before Christmas and even with the cap still on they rebounded back to 24 1/2"

I have been happy , I have read that others have had them fade out but this hasn't been my experience

Having said that , I will be adding the

$82 d29xl leaf spring

d29xl , the OME AAL , not to add capacity , but to add a bit of height with all my regular gear onboard

 

Alright, Thank you

 

I still want your trailer, that's exactly the set up that I want to have one day. That's the only way I will be able to have the wife come with me.

sweet colin Sub'd for the shock install. Where you moving to?

so sweet!!!