Am I stupid? Rugged Ridge Trail Rail Hi-Lift mount fail?

[shrinkhead]

The brackets don't touch the back of the bed? That looks wrong...

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[Average Oregonian]

If they are like the Hi-Lift branded versions, they are for the bed sides, not the front.

 

[shrinkhead]

If they are like the Hi-Lift branded versions, they are for the bed sides, not the front.

Ah well. That sucks as those slots are taken obviously and I do not think that was mentioned in the description. I may have to make something and glue it on - maybe a piece of wood just so it does not bounce. The brackets should hold it fine

 

[aprez27]

Try the bracket behind the trail rail.

*Edit - If possible

 

[JRobes]

You could just adjust the upper bend near the trail rails so the bracket doesn't hold the jack as far away from the rear wall. I'd just put it in a vice and give it some blows with a hammer or just bend it by hand. This will likely chip the paint/powder coat on the backet but will likely still look better than some additional wood or standoff between the bottom bracket flange and truck bed wall.

 

[Blkout50]

You could also make a spacer to go between the bracket and the bed.

 

[Average Oregonian]

Anyone know what these threaded holes are for?

I *think* for this feature.

 

[Average Oregonian]

Nice. I like it. Thanks!

Confirmed. $10.95 on Amazon ?

 

[49Gramps]

Anybody know if those mounts will work with the MACS tie down rails?

 

[Average Oregonian]

For the clamps, hardware or both? Link?

The clamps. The bolts were 25 cents each at the hardware store. They are the #10-32 x 3/4” ones as listed in the product description above.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQPAN...t_i_E3RMGTZT7RQZA8V9NGN4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Average Oregonian]

Thanks! I’m waiting on the Quick Fist 8 piece variety pack but I may order another pair for the Hi Lift mount. It’s cool that they added that feature.

The mounts turned into a fun little Sunday project. I don’t think I’ll ever need the axe, but I figured why not for $45 all in? ?

 

[Fouts]

For those who use the mount does it fit pretty tight to the bed? Is there much movement or rattle with the jack mounted? I have a Diamondback cover on order which mounts in the middle, foresee any issues with that?

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