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• Are Coil SumoSprings Easy to Remove and Install on a 2025 Subaru Outback?
  They sure are Charlie and welcome back! The biggest inconvenience you're going to run into removing and reinstalling the Coil SumoSprings item # CSS-1125R are jacking up the rear end of your Subaru each time and removing the rear wheels. You will need to get the weight off of the rear suspension so your Outback's coil springs can stretch out. You'll definitely need to remove the tires to get them installed. If you've got skinny arms you may get lucky and not have to take the tires off...
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• Padding Needed for Carrying Kayak with Load Extender
  We do have a variety of options to help protect your kayak. These range from the foam blocks # MPG152 that you referenced to the linked page of crossbar pads like the Yakima part # Y07412 which are 20" long. If you can let me know what load extender you are using I can make more of a specific recommendation.
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• Are There Malone Foam Blocks That Don't Have Cut Out
  Hi Frank, Each of the foam kayak blocks like the Malone Foam Block for Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards # MPG172 do have some sort of cut out as they're meant to go around crossbars from a roof rack. There is one type of block that doesn't have a full cut out, just a small one in the middle, the Malone Foam Spacer Blocks for SUPs and Surfboards # MPG176. This is meant as a spacer instead of a carrier which is why it doesn't have a large cutout, and it'd be the closest option to what...
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• Recommendation on How to Carry Kayaks With Hard Tonneau Cover on Truck
  Having a ladder rack and a tonneau cover can be challenging because of the clearance each one needs. Looking at the hard cover, and the Erickson Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack # EM07707 you referenced I don't think that they would be compatible without major modification. Usually the tonneau cover or ladder rack will mount inside or on top of the bed rails, but they can't occupy the same space. I do have another option that would not involve any modifications to your tonneau cover....
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• Will Malone Foam Block Kayak Carrier Fit Thule Wingbar Evo
  Yes the Malone Foam Block for Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards # MPG172 that you referenced does fit the Thule Evo Bars part # TH711500. The capacity is 50 lbs for a kayak. It's hard to say what the capacity would be if you used additional foam blocks.
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• Recommended Kayak Pads for Malone Crossbars
  Welcome back! Since you are not a fan of foam blocks like Item # MPG172. I recommend the Malone Rack Pads for Crossbars item # MPG314. They measure 25" long x 4" wide x 2" tall and wrap around your item # MPG216 crossbars with Velcro.
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• Recommendation for Transporting 2 Kayaks with 2015 Nissan Frontier Short Bed
  The Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier # DTA944-968-924 referenced in your question is a great option and what I recommend for securing your two 10+ foot kayaks on your 2015 Nissan Frontier with the short bed. This system includes a universal-fit, rooftop crossbar that will mount to the Frontier's bare roof and a hitch-mounted load extension that will slide right into a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. The extender crossbar has an inside width of 48 inches and the rooftop crossbar can adjust...
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• Truck Bed Extender Recommendation to Carry Kayak or Ladder in Truck Bed
  If you have a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver on your truck, then you may be interested in the Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender # EM07605. This product will extend past your tail gate to carry items such as ladders or a kayak. You may also be interested in the Malone Foam Kayak Block, # MPG172. This will protect the hull of your kayak from the metal crossbar.
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• Parts Needed for Transporting 2 14-Foot Kayaks on 2010 Toyota Tacoma with Factory Roof Rack
  We can get you set for hauling your two 14-foot kayaks on your Tacoma. A hitch-mounted load support system like the Erickson # EM07605 is the way to go. Since you already have a roof rack on the truck's cab you'll simply insert the extender into a 2-inch hitch, either a rear-mounted hitch or a front-mounted one like # 31313. If you need tie-down straps to secure the kayaks you might consider 4-piece ratcheting strap set # EM31352 from Erickson. You can also add two Foam Kayak Blocks...
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• Availability of 24 inch Long Malone Foam Kayak Carrier
  The Malone Foam Block Kayak Carrier part # MPG172 that you referenced is a 24 inch long foam pad style kayak carrier from Malone like it sounds like you are looking for.
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• Recommended Trailer Ladder Rack for Transporting 100-lb Canoe
  We can help you with a solution for carrying your 15-foot canoe on the roof of your trailer. Rack 'Em offers their Fitz-All heavy-duty extruded aluminum ladder rack # RA-28 which offers a 400-lb weight capacity but which itself weighs only about 20-lbs. Stainless steel mounting hardware is included. This rack fits trailers that have a rain gutter. With it you can use two of their Load Stop kit # RA-28-S to secure the canoe from moving. A lower-cost option is the Swagman Roamer LT Roof...
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• What is Needed to Haul 2 Kayaks With the Darby Hitch Extender and Crossbar Kit
  The Darby Hitch Extender and Crossbar kit part # DTA944-968-924 comes with a foam block and straps to secure one kayak. For a second foam block you'd could use the Malone foam block # MPG172 and then for straps you'd want the part # TH521. You'll need a quantity of two of the strap kits since the Darby does not include any.
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• Will the Malone Foam Block for Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards Work with Yakima Round Bars
  Yes, the Malone Foam Block for Kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards part # MPG172 are compatible with the Yakima Round Crossbars.
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• Parts Needed to Use Darby Kayak Carrier DTA944-968-924 on 2007 Ford Fusion
  The hitches that are made or your 2007 Ford Fusion are the 1-1/4-inch Class I type, such as the Curt # C11329 that I recommend, so in order to use a 2-inch hitch-mount kayak carrier like the Darby # DTA944-968-924 you'll need a hitch adapter # HT5R to give you the needed 2-inch hitch opening. This adapter not only gives you the larger receiver opening but it also will give you 5-inches of rise (height gain) which will improve your ground clearance when using the Darby carrier. All adapters...
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• How Many Foam Blocks Comes with Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier DTA944-968-924
  The Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier w/ Hitch Mounted Load Extender and Single-Bar Roof Rack # DTA944-968-924 comes with a single foam block that measures 18" long x 5" wide. For an additional block you could use the Malone Foam Block # MPG172.
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• Can Darby Kayak Carrier with Upright # DTA944-968-924 Carry 2 Kayaks
  Yes, you can carry two kayaks with the # DTA944-968-924 but you would need to get a second foam block for the second kayak. For that you could use the Malone Foam Block # MPG172. For additional straps you then could use the part # Y05006.
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• Could the Thule Gate Mate Pro Be Used to Carry Kayaks or a Paddle Board
  I suppose you could use the Thule # TH824PRO in this manner; however it's not going to secure the boards or kayak in any manner and it's really just an expensive pad at that point. If you do want to use this in this manner you may want to consider adding some cam buckle straps like the Malone Cam Buckle Load Straps with Buckle Protectors - 12' Long - Red - Qty 2 # MPG307-12 to keep the board or kayak secured in the truck bed. The best solution would be to use a ladder rack. To protect...
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• Kayak Carrier Recommendation For 2011 Sierra With Extended Cab And Hard Tonneau Cover
  If you have a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver opening, the Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier, part # DTA944-968-924 would work great for you. This carrier has a 350-lb weight capacity but you want to check your owner's manual to make sure you do not exceed he roof weight capacity of your truck. This carrier comes with one foam block for the crossbar on the carrier and an additional block, you could get a Malone foam block part # MPG172 can be purchased for the roof crossbar. Tie-down...
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• Recommended Kayak Carrier for Tandem Kayak Weighing 90 lbs and 21 Feet Long
  The Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Rear Loading # Y04074 has a load capacity of 80 lbs. For easy loading and support I recommend using the Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof # EM07605 along with a foam block like the Malone # MPG172 and # e98880 hitch lock to help with the weight capacity as well as the extended length.
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• Is Roof Crossbar of Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier DTA944-968-924 Easily Removeable
  The Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier # DTA944-968-924 includes an easily removed universal rooftop crossbar that supports one end of the kayak while the included hitch load bar supports the other. The roof bar is adjustable and like the hitch support it comes off the vehicle easily when you're not transporting your kayak. If you plan to use two kayaks you can add a second foam block like the 24" Malone foam block # MGP172. The Darby does not include tie-down straps so you'll want to...
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• Best Support for Bow of Boat Carried on Ladder Rack on 2018 Ford F-150 Super Crew 5-1/2-Foot Bed
  My research indicates that Apex offers both over-the-cab ladder racks like the Thule TracRac Universal Steel Rac # TH91000 and also standard 2-bar racks like the T-Rac Pro2 Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH37002XT. I presume you have one of the standard 2-bar racks. You have the option of installing a roof rack on your F-150's super-crew cab to help support the bow of the boat. The Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero rack # RR29XR offers a sleek appearance and quiet performance thanks to its aerodynamic-shape...
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• Compatibility of Darby Kayak Carrier/Single-Bar Roof Rack DTA944-968-924 on 2015 Ford F150
  The Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier and Single-Bar Roof Rack # DTA944-968-924 will work in any 2-inch hitch receiver and its included single roof crossbar assembly is a universal fit item that will fit on just about any vehicle roof, including your F-150. This product also includes one foam block to support the load on one end, but you can add a second foam block like the Malone site, part # MPG172. You'll also need a pair of Cinch Straps # TH521 to secure the kayak to the carrier system.
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• Can Two Kayaks Be Carrier On Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier # DTA944-968-924
  The crossbar on the Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier # DTA944-968-924 measures 48 inches, and the rooftop crossbar can be extended from 45 to 60 inches. If the width of your two kayaks side-by-side will fit on the roof of your vehicle then you can carry two kayaks with the carrier. This carrier comes with one foam block but an additional block like the Malone Foam Block, # MPG172, can be purchased. Tie-down straps are not included with the # DTA944-968-924. You can purchase tie-down...
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• Will Two Kayaks of 58-Inch Total Width Fit on Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier DTA944-968-924
  The load support items we offer, such as the Darby # DTA944-968-924, are not quite as wide as the 58-inch total width of your two side-by-side kayaks. But since most boats taper at the front and rear you may still be able to load your kayaks on this carrier. To make sure just place the kayaks side by side and measure the width between the two bow tips and the outside edges of the two stern sections. As long as these dimensions are within the width dimension for the load support bar you...
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