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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box GasQuote:
Just measured my door sill height, 26" off the ground. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
Mine are stainless big difference in price. I've already replaced the plastic step pad on top. Nice that you can replace them.
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
I spent hours trying to find a decent wheel to wheel stainless that would fit this truck. I couldn't find anything that I liked other than just a straight rail.
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I figured you did. Those you have look nice. Powder coating will last a good while. And they can always be redone for pretty reasonable. Around here anyway. Mike. _______________ ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
I just got back from towing the 1500 home from the dealer, in a blizzard.
We checked it over briefly, isolated the battery after starting it; it still randomly died after driving it a bit. So, when the weather clears some I'll see what I can do to get it going. |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
Rack-it is way behind on their orders. Just contacted them today for an update and they are about 2 weeks behind; two more weeks until I get this truck fully functional. That is a drag being I've been stuffing tools in the back seat. It's been about 5 weeks since order.
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
Rack finally arrived.
So, I've filled the gas tank about 4 times since purchase. The first three times the tank overfilled and gas ran down the side of the truck. I got pissed after the third time and took it in this week. Turns out the tank isn't burping properly and they need to replace it. They gave me a 2020, 1500 as a loaner. However, the new tank won't be in until Friday, so I got my truck back and will burn down the gas so they don't need to pump 30 gallons out. Hopefully next week they can swap it out. I am getting tired of cramming small tools in the cab...need to get this rack and my boxes installed. ![]() Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
Rack-it rack and two Weather Guard boxes installed without any bolting through the truck bed or rails.
Most of the rack hardware has been swapped out with stainless. I drilled one hole through each of the four rack uprights (upper area), and used each existing lower hole, to bolt the boxes on. In total, each box has 6 bolts, 2 per upright, and 2 through the bottom incorporating the rail fastening system. They are extremely sturdy. I am very happy with how it all came together. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Last edited by META; 04-04-2019 at 07:03 PM. |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
The rack did not come with a cross member for over the cab area so I cut a piece of galvanized pipe, painted it black and bolted it in. Rack-it would send an additional powder coated steel bar, but charge $99 shipped to me.
I may put some protection over the upper portions of each cross member being its only a matter of time the powder coating wears off and rust begins. ![]() Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk |
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I bought the extra cross member. Mike. _______________ ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
Sweet ride , I’d be scared to take it on a job site .
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With the weight I haul I was too concerned to not bolt to the bed. I made the plunge. Beautiful rig META. Mike. _______________ ![]() ![]() |
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Can throw rebar up there now and not worry about scratching the roof when you slide it off. |
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
BTW, how are those steps holding up so far?
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Re: Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Long Box Gas
You sell your old rack and boxes yet?
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