Shortbed truck carrying quad

[trimmer21]

Agreed. But Ive read some stories of the cables letting go and it ruins the gate. One year left on my lease. I think I will spend the $100 and get the dg brackets.


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In the 2003 model year,GM and Ford were using "outsourced" (read Chinese) tailgate cables that were separating from the cable end brackets allowing the tailgate to drop and rest against the rear bumper causing damage. The recall lasted all year until every cable was replaced under warranty and tailgates were repaired (approx.affecting 220 of our customers,not sure how many Ford fixed). Once new cables were applied,the issue disappeared completely. I've carried my quad in the back with the tailgate down with no issues for many years. Just be sure that it's strapped down on all four corners with the proper weight straps.

[terrym]

Agreed. But Ive read some stories of the cables letting go and it ruins the gate. One year left on my lease. I think I will spend the $100 and get the dg brackets.


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Bike weighs @ 700lbs. So half that weight gets spread out to the 2 cables and 2 brackets. You actually have 4 load bearing areas. No way an ATV will damage any of them. You are more likely to cause damage on the bed of truck with that rack.

[Dythbringer]

Clearly the only solution is to get a new truck.......

[sabmgb]

Each to their own. I would think most of the weight would be on the 2 cables. Can probably find out what those cables are rated for. I personally don't like any weight on the tailgate, for an extended period of time. The biggest risk is probably when driving it up into the box, as all the weight is on the end of the tailgate and your weight as well. I don't mind it open. The home made ones I saw the guy had put a stop in so couldn't get to window. Biggest thing would be to close the tailgate so you could pull a trailer.

[Fisherman]

When the ATV is on a tilt in the bed of the truck, I do believe the laws of physics would say that the weight would go more towards the back. Now with the rear tires sitting close to the edge of the tailgate even brings more weight to bear on the mounting points of the cables. But, to each their own, I classify it under the "hold my beer and watch this". I use a trailer or other equipment suited for what I do.
We think you would be taking a big risk since the dynamic tension in the tailgate cables caused by uneven road surfaces could easily be several times the static tension. If transporting with a load on your tailgate is your only option then drive as if you were hauling a tub of nitroglycerin. We would have liked to have measured the dynamic tailgate cable tensions generated when trucks were driven down bumpy roads with various loads resting on the tailgate, but I could not find anyone willing to monitor the tension gauge while I drove.

[Goosesniper]

Clearly the only solution is to get a new truck.......

I wish.


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[Goosesniper]

When the ATV is on a tilt in the bed of the truck, I do believe the laws of physics would say that the weight would go more towards the back. Now with the rear tires sitting close to the edge of the tailgate even brings more weight to bear on the mounting points of the cables. But, to each their own, I classify it under the "hold my beer and watch this". I use a trailer or other equipment suited for what I do.
We think you would be taking a big risk since the dynamic tension in the tailgate cables caused by uneven road surfaces could easily be several times the static tension. If transporting with a load on your tailgate is your only option then drive as if you were hauling a tub of nitroglycerin. We would have liked to have measured the dynamic tailgate cable tensions generated when trucks were driven down bumpy roads with various loads resting on the tailgate, but I could not find anyone willing to monitor the tension gauge while I drove.

Agreed. I don’t believe the cables can support the weight for an extended period. Thanks for your input.


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[duckslayer]

What truck/quad combo are you running?? I have a full size gmc with full crew cab so in other words the shortest of short boxes, my Honda rincon (biggest quad Honda makes) with oversized tire/rim kit still fits in the box, can’t close tailgate but tires are still in the box. I’m guessing you are running a small truck??

[Goosesniper]

What truck/quad combo are you running?? I have a full size gmc with full crew cab so in other words the shortest of short boxes, my Honda rincon (biggest quad Honda makes) with oversized tire/rim kit still fits in the box, can’t close tailgating but tires are still in the box. I’m guessing you are running a small truck??

Short box Colorado


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[duckslayer]

Short box Colorado


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Ok ya figured must have been a smaller truck, good luck with whatever route you choose, hopefully works out for ya.