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**CLOSED**Front Runner Racks - Group Buy**

Discussion in 'Closed Group Buys' started by ramonortiz55, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. Nov 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM
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    Kumunoy

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    Oh yeah... I've dropped at least 1-2mpg on a calm day. 2-3 mpg on windy days. Debating now if I should remove it or not when it's not being used.
     
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  2. Nov 6, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    I removed both the cab rack and cap rack and have noticed AT LEAST 1-2 MPG difference in the last two weeks. I also had a RTT so I did remove a lot of weight and drag.
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2016 at 5:26 AM
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    Racks all installed and loving them,
    Chatting with Front Runner about exchanging the Tall Foot Mounts (60mm) for the 40mm ones to level them out.
    Besides that, great. One track piece was not drilled with threads so had to improvise.
    IMG_9713.jpg IMG_9765.jpg IMG_9773.jpg IMG_9789.jpg IMG_9790.jpg IMG_9796.jpg IMG_9802.jpg IMG_9828.jpg IMG_9830.jpg
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2016 at 6:30 AM
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    Kumunoy

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    Looks good!

    Did yours come with that metal wind deflector piece? I'm wondering if I shouldn't remove mine entirely for better air flow.
     
  5. Nov 7, 2016 at 6:39 AM
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    Buffdeez

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    It did,
    Havent put it on, wind noise is noticeable but not that bad. I may try it out to see if there is any noticeable difference.
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    ramonortiz55

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    someone stole your fuel door.
     
  7. Nov 8, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    I have yet to install mine :anonymous:
     
  8. Nov 8, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    What length is your canopy rack, 1156mm or 1358mm?
     
  9. Nov 8, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    Buffdeez

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    1560mm got the long bed. would love it to be a bit longer
     
  10. Nov 8, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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    Ahhh, did not notice its the long bed, thanks.
     
  11. Nov 8, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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    Hey guys I have the rack already and a few accessories wondering if anyone is interested in the high RTT mounts for $70 shipped. Box still isn't open.

    I bought it too use for a RTT I was going to buy but I'm not going to get a tent anytime soon. I just don't want to go thru the returning items process.
     
  12. Nov 8, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    link to the mounts? I may be interested
     
  13. Nov 8, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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  14. Nov 12, 2016 at 4:33 AM
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    Little update in case others have/had the same problem.
    Upon initial order, talking with Bryan from Front Runner and a couple other members, the Tall canopy rack was the way to go to level them out as best as possible. I suppose my older Century Cap has some dimension differences and no matter what, even adjusted to lowest possibility, the canopy rack sits about 1 inch higher then the cab rack. Been trying to work with Bryan on some solutions but in the end Im going to have to order the 40mm Feet set (2 pairs which after exchange and shipping is $200) to solve it or get a local fabricator to alter the existing 60mm Tall feet.

    Cheers
     
  15. Nov 12, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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    Same here....
     
  16. Nov 15, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    You guys that used your factory weatherstrips. How'd you make it work with the rack.
     
  17. Nov 15, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    Hole punched holes for the spacers and reinstalled the weatherstrips before setting the rack
     
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  18. Nov 15, 2016 at 3:47 PM
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    RigginsTaco

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    What size hole punch
     
  19. Nov 15, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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    Kumunoy

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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FAKON7K


    This is the one I used. Took two weeks to get here from C.H. Ina.

    I used a dead blow hammer and a block of wood to make the holes. You'll need to cut out the metal rib in the back first though with some metal cutters. I used metal snips that you can get from Lowes or Home Depot for about $15.
     
  20. Nov 15, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    RigginsTaco

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    Easy enough. Ima check Home Depot for that size tomorrow. tHanks
     

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