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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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I'm hoping someone will be able to assist me, I recently purchased a Body Armor rack in which I was told it was for a 4dr and after receiving it I have determined it is for a 2 dr. If possible and anyone out here has a Body Armor #6124 rack for a 4 dr would be willing to provide me the length of the side tubes that go from the front to the rear that would be awesome, need to know the total length of tube and I can fab up my own without having to try to get from Body Armor as I can't get a phone call or response email back from them, I have asked them for measurement or if I can buy separate and have had no response. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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I just bought a rack and basket from a guy off craiglist for $340.. Same deal, it's for a 2 door. I figured for the price, I'd just extend the side tubing. Did u ever get it measured? I just bought mine yesterday, so I'll mount the front and rear sections today. Hopefully it will be solid enough to take a measurement from
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Please see attached photo for measurements andirons you need any further help let me know. I also found out that the DupliColor Kevlar bed coating is an almost exact match for color and texture of the factory powder coating.

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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Man too bad your not in CA, I've got a set of extra side rails I'd give to u. They sent me and extra set on accident. I had the same problem they sent me a set for 2 door at first
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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Yeah I had to make my own, can't believe that they wouldn't sell a set. I've been in the aftermarket industry for sometime and when they can't send you spare parts like that normally means they don't make in house and have made for them. Anyway they gave me measurements and I was able to make my own.
I reached out to see if anyone had any and no response so bit the bullet and bought the 2" DOM and fabed up a set and actual refined them some and installed a rail to the top so I can mount and dismount and place basket where ever I wanted too.
I'm looking into getting a new one when the Rugged Ridge one comes out. Saw it a SEMA show very nice, pinned in front and hinged at the back.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Ty for the dimensions. I will attempt to get some pieces cut tomorrow.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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So I decided to try and take a short cut... Fail. I used the dimensions you posted but rather than buying a whole stick I decided to just make up the difference from the short rails and simply extend it. Well, I didn't even think about the fact that it would sag from the weight. Here's a pic of the sag

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Lol, so... I got full 76" length cuts now, and extra material that will go to waste. That's what I get. Anyhow, I will throw the 2rails in my rafters and use them in my listing if and when I sell this rack. I'll post pics once I get my new pieces painted
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