Bike Racks for Trucks

1/26/2012

Softride 26135 Anti-Sway Cradle and Strap Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great if used right. Beware the person that doesn't understand how to use it. I loaned the rack out and when it came back these additions were used 3 different ways for 3 different bikes. Extra bungy cords were used because it was not attached to the bike properly. Just remember it is supposed to keep your front tire from twisting and the bike from rocking back and forth when braking and accelerating. It is not to lock the bike down to the arm above at a different point.

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1/25/2012

Curt Manufacturing 13509 Class III Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)This hitch looks great on my 2007 RAV 4 Sport, positions just the right height for my trailers. It's a strong clean design that should last as long as my vehicle.
The hitch should install in 30 minutes or less, but mine took hours. The holes would not align with the vehicles, really far off. I called the tech support line, they said the hitch was likely dropped on end during shipping, and bent the hitch. The tech said this is a fairly common problem and the were looking to improve the shipping carton. Judging from the box damage, I'd say the shipper tossed it off a building. Support suggested using a jack to spread the hitch out again. Using blocks of wood and a hydraulic bottle jack after many tries I was able to bend it to the right size. The hitch suffered many scratches in the powder coat, so I top coated it with rustoleum paint, hope it holds up.
I like the way the hitch is put together, it's design won't trap water and salt to prompt rust like some other hitches, so hopefully this will outlast my vehicle. It would be nice if the designed a tab to mount the wiring on the hitch. If it wasn't bent and scratched, I would have rated this 5 stars.

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Plano Molding 1354 Stow N Go Tool Box with 4 23500 Series StowAways, Graphite Gray and Sandstone Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this little tool and parts box for about three years, and though I don't use it hard, it's lasted much longer than I expected. The top bin is large enough to handle several small tools such as pliers, tape measure, calipers, and so forth, but what I like the most about it is that the parts "drawers" can be accessed without opening the top, and they won't spill out because of the door that holds them in.

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11 IN 4-Drawer Tool ChestStow Â´N Go Pro Rack, yellow and gray. (4) 3500 stowaway utility boxes, clear. Individual locking trays are partitioned for organization and slide out for easy access. Ideal for tool and accessory storage for electricians, contractors, or DIY. 11 IN L. x 7.25 W. x 10 IN H.
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Thule Fit Kit for 400XT and Rapid Aero Foot (2171) Review

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(More customer reviews)Be very careful of Thule Fit Kits. At least one of them does not fit. I bought the 2171 fit kit for my 2006 Honda Civic. It does NOT fit! Thule will not stand behind their products and let me return the kit. I have another Honda and the kit for that one fits great. So, try and find a review of the specific kit you want to buy before you buy it. Do NOT buy the 2171 kit expecting it to fit a 2006 Honda Civic. IT DOES NOT FIT.

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1/24/2012

Yakima Rattler Wheelstrap 1 pair Review

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(More customer reviews)I had to buy a pair of these after a friend donated a Yakima rack to me that was missing the straps. These are made of very heavy duty plastic, and the ratcheting action on them will clamp your tires down as tight as you need to. I just hope they stand up to a few years of being in the rain, sun, heat and cold.
(Update, 6 months later) One word of caution. Because these are made of some kind of plastic, DO NOT torque them down really really tight on your wheels, or else the teeth of the strap can get worn down in one spot. This can make the buckle jam and make it almost impossible to release. You'll be looking for a utility knife to cut the thing off. I was carrying a heaving old Schwinn on my roof, and tightened mine down a little too much. Almost didn't get it back off.

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Evo Fork Mount Truck Bed Bicycle Carrier Review

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(More customer reviews)Hard to find 15mm QR fork block. Simple, no lock :( but for the price, ya cant beat it. Some type of plastic lining inside the axle holder keeps the steel from scratching the axle

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Yakima Q Stretch Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I was so happy to find this product so that I am able to carry my 17' kayak on a 2-door Ford Focus. It was easy to configure, fits tightly to car and secures boat very well. I love it.

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