Universal truck Racks for sale w/ cradles

[rossman]

Hey Brandon

do you see any perceptible side to side movement with this rack when loaded up and on uneven roads? I have the Yakima Outdoorsman rack here in Baja and they tend to move side to side a bit and over time i have sheared a couple bolts.

Ross

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by rossman

Hey Brandon



do you see any perceptible side to side movement with this rack when loaded up and on uneven roads? I have the Yakima Outdoorsman rack here in Baja and they tend to move side to side a bit and over time i have sheared a couple bolts.



Ross

Rossman,

There is a little side to side movement in the racks when they are full loaded. The key is to adjust the correct width of these racks to fit the bed right. I had them a little too narrow at first and had to stretch them open a bit to fit, and noticed side movement. I adjusted them out and it mostly went away. All the hardware seems pretty good grade. At least a 5 if not 8. Even with my truck being as bouncy as it is, I havent been too worried about it. The way they clamp to the bed rails seems to distribute the load evenly.

There might be some more insight online from others reviewing.

And maybe pescadaro pete will throw in a comment

[PescadorPete]

I had a look at the Yakima Outdoorsman on line and it looks to me that the trac-racs are more rugged and an overall better design. Beefier uprights and crossbars. The uprights actually tilt inwards which helps dampen any side to side sway. I had them on my previous Ranger for many years and never had to re-tighten or replace any bolts. Survived off road in the Sierras but Baja is probably tougher. Maybe I need to do a field trip to Baja to test them out.

[rossman]

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

I had a look at the Yakima Outdoorsman on line and it looks to me that the trac-racs are more rugged and an overall better design. Beefier uprights and crossbars. The uprights actually tilt inwards which helps dampen any side to side sway. I had them on my previous Ranger for many years and never had to re-tighten or replace any bolts. Survived off road in the Sierras but Baja is probably tougher. Maybe I need to do a field trip to Baja to test them out.

I noticed that tilt also and came up with the same conclusion that it would help minimize the side to side.

Yo Yakdout. When is your next trip to Mako Roberto's place?

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by rossman

I noticed that tilt also and came up with the same conclusion that it would help minimize the side to side.



Yo Yakdout. When is your next trip to Mako Roberto's place?

Im hoping this summer, cant make anything happen in april or may, but june through october I am hoping to get down once or twice. Are you interested in the racks? Maybe I can send em down with bob?