Expert Answers about Truck Bed Accessories

• Can Brophy Stake Pocket Camper Tie Downs be Removed when Not in Use on a 2013 Ford F-150
• Since the Brophy stake pocket mount tie downs, # TDSF, bolt into place, you would just need to un-bolt them from the truck to remove them for the season. It would be a good idea to then apply some sort of rust prevention where the hardware for the stake pockets was to prevent corrosion.
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• Louvered 5th Wheel Tailgate for a 2003 Ford F-250 King Ranch
• The correct fifth wheel louvered tailgate for your 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty is part # HL15130. We have installed this on a 2003 Ford F-250, so I attached the installation video for you to check out. There is no modification necessary to fit your King Ranch edition.
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• Do Stock Tailgate Cables on 1999 Ford F-350 Dually Fit StrombergCarlson Tailgate, Part # VG-97-100
• Yes, my contact at Stromberg-Carlson confirmed that the stock tailgate cables on your 1999 F-350 Dually will attach to their 5th wheel tailgate, part # VG-97-100. You will need to use your original tailgate cables as none are supplied with this part. I was not able to find an official tailgate weight rating from Ford for your 1999 F-350, but on a Ford owners forum I found several comments indicating that the manufacturer rates the stock tailgate capacity very conservatively at 200 lbs. (In ac
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• Assistance For Lifting and Lowering the Tailgate on a 2003 Ford F-150
• For your 2003 Ford F-150, you will need the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Lowering System # DZ43203, as the # DZ43101 you referenced is intended for GM-branded pickups. This item is not intended to assist in closing the tailgate, only in lowering. It has a shock that lowers the tailgate slowly to prevent damage to the tailgate and potential injury to the person attempting to lower the tailgate. I have provided a link to the installation instructions for this item. If you are looking for an item t
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• Can Tailgate be Installed on Truck Bed When Using Blue Ox SportLoader Motorcycle Carrier # SC3001
• On the Blue Ox OverBilt SportLoader Motorcycle Lift and Carrier, part # SC3001, the tailgate cannot be reinstalled unless the SportLoader carrier is removed from the box of your pickup truck. The carrier attaches to a pivot tube that is installed on the factory tailgate mounts on the truck. To install the tailgate would require the carrier to be removed from the truck bed. Another option for hauling a motorcycle on your truck would be a hitch motorcycle carrier that will install into a vehicl
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• Installing Erickson Heavy Duty Bull Ring Anchor on a 2009 Ford F 150
• There is no problem cutting out your own holes in your plastic bed rails to install the Erickson Heavy-Duty Bull Ring Anchor, part # EM4001. For the best fit and look I would recommend using a tool like a small rotary tool for a clean cut. Also, be sure your dimensions for your cut match that of the anchor. This anchor is designed to fit on the bed rail and not on top of the plastic bed rail cover. The plastic cut out should have a width of 2-3/16 inches and a length of 3-3/8 inches. For
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