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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Headache rack

Nothin to special

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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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i like that
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Rack

Shouldn't these actually be called an Anit-headache Rack, I have always wondered about that...........................by the way looks good.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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good fab work, thinking about putting one together myself.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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First time it saves you window it pays for itself, haha it payed for it self morethan 100 times
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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lets see it on the truck!
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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but know it locks like this:


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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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oooh! dump bed and bedliner? looks nice
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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a dump bed would be really nice, dont give me any ideas!
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Just curious why the corner pieces are bigger>

Is there a size to the mesh you used and would you go heavier if you did it again. I am going to add this to my list of projects

It would be easy to build a dump bed on a truck that small I don`t know if it would be cost effective
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Corner pieces are bigger because I cut one 45 instead of two 22.5's. I used 1/8 40% open area on that one. I the flatbed I stole extra skidder expanded metal which is 1/4 and there is no way anything will break through that. Ok your turn, how would I make my bed dump?
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Depends if you want a full time dump truck or just part time.

Full time you just modify your bed or replace with a dump bed with all the hydraulics etc.

Part time build a self contained unit that slides into your existing bed and connect your hydraulics.

Years ago we powered one with a power steering pump

As I said Cost effective in the long run it would be cheaper in materials and time to get a used one ton dual wheeled dump truck which from the start would handle more weight.

Easy to do is not always cheap to do.

if you want more details feel free to PM me
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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ive beeen on the search for a headache rack for my 93, as i have no skills to make one myself. did you make a set of plans for your rack?
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wyoming9
Depends if you want a full time dump truck or just part time.

Full time you just modify your bed or replace with a dump bed with all the hydraulics etc.

Part time build a self contained unit that slides into your existing bed and connect your car parts
Years ago we powered one with a power steering pump

As I said Cost effective in the long run it would be cheaper in materials and time to get a used one ton dual wheeled dump truck which from the start would handle more weight.

Easy to do is not always cheap to do.

if you want more details feel free to PM me
Agreed. You always wanna do a good quality job, even though it's very simple.

Last edited by DasherDude88; Sep 1, 2011 at 09:06 AM.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Thumbs up Headache Rack

Hi everyone.
If you like to give a new look and safety to your vehicle, then check this out.

Headache Rack
http://www.spyderindustries.com/
At Spyder Industries we’re dedicated to manufacturing tough, long-lasting vehicle accessories of the highest quality - the kind of quality we insist on for our own vehicles... The kind of quality you expect and demand, day in and day out. 100% complete satisfaction is our promise to you!
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