I've been happy with my Trac-Rac. They carry a good amount of weight and are customizable and easily removable.

 

I was going to suggest those. I've got a cheap a$$ rack on my current truck, all I carry on it is ladders ... materials are delivered, or go in a trailer or the bed sometimes - I've got a single cab, so 8' goods fit with the gate closed. I've had as much as 6 square of shingles (about 3200 lb) in there too, and it handles it just fine - close to the limit for a my truck though.

 

I have System one as well. I have no idea why you would need to carry more than a 1250lb load. If I ever need more than that it gets delivered. Actually, just about everything gets delivered...

 

there is a limit to how much weight you should put up there,and system one is at that limit

 

i had a system one on my van and loved it.

i now have a trac rac G2 on my pickup and i love that too. what swayed me was the the trac rac now has straps you can bolt on which are actually much better then the system one straps.... this is my first impression as i have only had them for about a month.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/tracrac-cargo-buckle.html

 

While picking up some machinery in NC I stopped in and looked at these guys work.

http://ryderracks.com/

If I get a rack it will be here, I was impressed.

 

I got my rack from him a couple years ago. Stuart is a very nice guy to deal with. The will ship the rack right to your door or I picked mine up at the nearest freight place. I have no complaints, I acctually just had about 1500lbs of 16' decking on the rack the other day the rack didn't even know it was there. The other nice thing about them is he uses anodized aluminum, so it won't get that faded dirty look. After two years mine still shines.

Dave

 

For big loads I usually have them delivered too. But some time it's ether shorted, miscounted, or smaller jobs. For my system one's, it becomes really shaky only with about 12-15 of 2x10-20. Because everything is bolted, not weld.

I'm double thinking about keeping again. I just wanted a forklift loadable one, but that's probably not a need, a "want" only. Maybe if I plan things better, a more heavy duty rack is not necessary.

 

You have to remember that 1000 lbs is alot of weight to be putting on a sheet metal truck bed. And they arent beefing up these truck beds every model year. I see some guys with the tool boxes on the rails as well as tue rack. Just insane the amount of weight on the bed rails. If you want to carry real weight, get a flatbed and rack and load it up.

 

A local welder in business for over 45 years does most contractor rigs around here. He'll make you anything you want, but has standard designs for trucks and vans.

I asked him how much will they hold - he smiles and says "whatever you put up there" :laughing:

Thank god, cause I have on several occasions hauled local Ipe decking "down the shore" - about a 60 mile jaunt for me.

Regardless, done well, these racks will last a lifetime.

Rack sits on 3x4x1/4" angle iron which is bolted and welded around the rail of the truck. Removable back bar, window screen (saved my life once with a load of block) and stone guard extension on roof for gravel and dirt pick-up.

I helped my nephew install his system one and it just felt flimsy to me :blink:

 

What your sign board made of? aluminum? Looks nice.

I plan to do similar thing on my system one rack, but it'll be between the legs 'cause I'm not planning to insall the boxes back.

Was thinking about wrap the truck, but now my dealer has a "total care" package that re-touch/renew any scratches & dents, no deductible for $400/in 5 years. So I think I just keep it like that so I can just bring it in whenever it look scratchy.

Nhi

A local welder in business for over 45 years does most contractor rigs around here. He'll make you anything you want, but has standard designs for trucks and vans.
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I helped my nephew install his system one and it just felt flimsy to me :blink:

 

Ryder racks is the way to go. If i were to put a rack on it'd be aluminum.I used to work at the carolina coast and thats all thats used there is round aluminum and it's the heavy 3 inch tubes. looks awesome also.

 

how much are those ryderracks? It seems like the rear cross bar is not removable. Can it be done? Mine needs to be removable. We load tall stuffs all the time.

I'm thinking about getting a trailer, so my System One tool boxes won't be needed anymore. I took them out of my system one aluminum rack last light, shake the rack a bit, and it's really shaky. flimsy. I was thinking of keeping my system one rack to save the hassle of selling old rack & getting a new one. But still not really happy with the sectional part of it (vs one piece).

About the load limit, my truck listed at 4290 lbs payload, definitely not 1500. and occassionally, being able to carry a heavy load is a big plus. Also, you don't wanna push the limit all the time.

Thanks again.

Nhi

 

Give the guys at Ryder a call, they do crazy custom stuff and I'm willing to bet that a removable rear bar is simple customer preference.

 

I use System One also, great rack system.

 

thanks everyone.

I moved my system one rack over my new truck today. Tighten the supports for rear cross bar and the whole rack becomes alot more rigid now. I'm happy with that. The only thing is it takes a while to remove & reinstall this cross bar when needed. I'll try (with better planning) to minimize the chances of this happening.

So for now I'm keeping the rack. Some of the pluses are: I don't have to try to sell it, it still has 4 tie down winches, so it'll save me quite a bit of money. How do I make it looks new again? :thumbup:

I still think the ryder rack looks real good though, and it's one piece. It's just quite expensive once everything is said & done, & delivered. Probably $1600-$1700.

Now who wants to buy my System One tool boxes? :laughing:

Nhi

 

What size boxes are they?

 

they are both for 8' bed. If any one gets the boxes & give me a reasonable price for the ladder rack (so I can get the ryder racks), I'll sell the rack too. If not, I just keep my system one rack.

Thanks

Nhi

 

I always made my own ladder racks so that I got exactly what I wanted, and for heavy loads I would recommend mounting the rack through the bedsides and down to the frame. You have to make some alterations to the bed, but it gives you a much more stable base.

 

I have access to sign supply store. I'll ask them about it. Having my logo remade right now. Hopefull it'll come out okay.

I'm still thinking hard about putting a sign on side of the ladder rack vs truck body. Has anyone had it done? Pictures please?!

Thanks.

Nhi

 

My last truck i had TracRac aluminum racks. Was thinking of the system one for my new ford super duty With tool boxes,

Been just doing hill billie style since i cant pick something.

 

try carrying that on your racks,you'll flip over like a wounded turtle:whistling

 

If you don't take the rear bar out that frequently, system one rack is really nice and sturdy. Taking out the rear bar takes about 1.5-2 minutes. But putting it back probably double that.

The boxes are really really really nice and functional. I just got a trailer so no need for them any more, I'm selling them. Or else, they're the best.

My last truck i had TracRac aluminum racks. Was thinking of the system one for my new ford super duty With tool boxes,

Been just doing hill billie style since i cant pick something.

 

You have to remember that 1000 lbs is alot of weight to be putting on a sheet metal truck bed. And they arent beefing up these truck beds every model year. I see some guys with the tool boxes on the rails as well as tue rack. Just insane the amount of weight on the bed rails. If you want to carry real weight, get a flatbed and rack and load it up.

Well, I guess I need to bite my tongue. I just bought some used boxes for my system one rack. Dont plan on loading them up, but they will have some weight in them anyway

 

I have the TracRac similar to the one they sell at lowes only it slides from front to back. Slick setup:thumbsup:

The only thing I don't like is that my trailer sits higher than the rack, so it limits what I can carry when I have the trailer.

I am now looking for a trailer rack.

 

I'm thinking of getting a set of them TRACRACS for my Dodge Ram. I like the idea of them coming off.

 

I had system one and loved them except for one thing. Removing the rear crossbar was a pain. My old steel setup all I had to do was lift up on the crossbar and swing it. That was great. But they rusted. Wish those Ryder racks had that swinging crossbar. But I think it would weaken the rack.

 

Here is a photo of our removable back bar. This photo shows allan bolts, but we now use knobbed bolts that don't require a tool. You can just remove one side and flip the bar over.

(Here is a link, just in case the photo doesn't work)
http://ryderracks.com/ladder-racks/ryder-racks/rack-accessories/removable-back-bars/

 

the ryder racks look really cool. We have used Kargo Master pro 2 for deliveries for years and have had very good luck. Be careful of your bed rail capacity which will be listed by the manufacturer of the truck (chevy is 800lbs. even if the rack is good for 1700lbs.) - we recommend to our customers that you use a rack with long foot plates or a full length bed rail kit on gm and toyota trucks. We learned the hard way after bending up a few gm beds... We have also had excellent luck with Trac Rac.