I am concerned these could slip without a hook on the end, s.t. I could secure between de-cabled tailgate &amp; bed. Are they safe? My truck is tall!
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You can always adjust the length of the wood you use to make it sit better (change angle) on the end of the truck. Assuming it is seated well on the end of the truck, once there is weight on the ramp, it shouldn't move. I use it for putting the golf cart in the shed, which is maybe a 1 foot lift, so this isn't an issue for me. The product is pretty decent. I'd go for it. In the alternative, if your not in a hurry, you can probably find decent used ramps on your local craigslist that would work. Good luck
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I would say yes because the steps mount directly to the frame of the truck and they do give you I believe 4 to 6 inches of drop when you mount them. I really can't see any reason why they would not work for you.
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The second that is against the tailgate is tapered and rubber coated. It is also self adjusting so you should not have any problems. You could also attach a stap to the tailgate if you still were concerned. I have never had any problem using this unit both using wheel barrel and my power washer. I use my truck bed as a work platform for oil changes and lawn mow ever cleaner. The Lund ramp works great!
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I have six (6) of these on my 13' Silverado that I also installed a 'rolled out' bed cover (that rolls up and is secured as a 'tube' by the back window). These work great and when the clamps are not to be used the handle pops up and swings down out of the way (from the 2 O'clock of the picture to a 5 O'Clock orientation)... you CAN'T leave the handle/attachment point up when you roll out the bed cover >> by why would you want to? Buy em' -- you'll use em'.. Regards.
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I bought these ramp brackets to work with either a residential van or a 4 x 4 dodge pickup. I used 8' 2xs and that seemed to work well for my purposes. I'm guessing that you could take a c clamp and temporarily secure a short 2x to the bracket, lay it on the tailgate / receiving surface and then use a tape measure to project out where it would hit the ground. The tape reading would then give you a pretty good idea of the length you should be shooting for in your particular case.
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You could add some pins to the bar that attaches over the tailgate with a release system that hides behind the tailgate. Its really only beneficial if you have a locking tailgate. If they want in that truck bed... doesn't matter if you have a soft or a hard top... they are going to get in.
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When stowed, the brackets and ladder add only about 1" to the height of the tail gate, but yes. If you have a full size truck, it will not be an issue.
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These guys lock on TIGHT to the stock. I never had any issues with slippage/tippage or anything else. FYI I used the shorter of the 2
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yes it will help to keep the tailgate from coming off accidentally. it basically is another anchor point from high up on the edge of the box to the tailgate itself.
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It hugs the truck tightly, even the tailgate. So as long as it's closed, there shouldn't be any problems. It clips along the outside and inside around the entire bed and the tension provided from the straps leave no gaps.
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I used a couple of heavy duty cable ties and looped them through the seat belt bracket on the floor of my 2013 Tacoma. I could have looped them through the seat springs as well. I would be great if the bottom straps were longer or they made the cable ties part of the package and included in the instructions.
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The wiring is short for probably any truck. I installed this on a f250 extended cab short bed. I did have to extend the rear wires. This is really a non issue, some simple waterproof butt connectors and your good to go.
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If you lock your tailgate and close the cover completely you cannot access the release knobs. It's reasonably secure although of course you could easily cut the cover and open access the release knobs that way. I think it's actually pretty secure for reasonably normal neighborhoods. Anywhere they would cut your cover open and steal it your truck is in equal danger of being hot-wired.
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Yes I believe so. This lock, when in place, fits over the tailgate fastening "hook" (think of it as U shaped) and bed "pin" (cylinder shape) that keeps the tailgate in place. When you put the lock on, over the tailgate hook and slide the lock over the pin tight, it keeps the hook from being pulled off of the pin, ie your tailgate stolen.
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possible. if you haul items that fit inside the bed, and extend to or pass the tailgate such as plywood, then no problem. jus lay the plywood over the ladder and be on your way.
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Might be one last stop catch...im not near mine to see...also note that these brackets do not fold out to a true 90 degrees as things can roll out and off...others have told me same...must be a flaw in all of them
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Strangely enough I moved my friend's cal king bed using them. It was really easy and we didn't even use them correctly. The bed will seem really low to the ground unless you properly use the middle hook for our heights. Cover the bed with some junk sheets just in case, but I had no issues. Ez