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Sport bar - pros and cons

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lineman74 Enthusiast

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Best one I have right now, too much ice on things to get any right now

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Best one I have right now, too much ice on things to get any right now

 

 

Thanks.

 

I actually like that even better without that side plate on. As long as you got everything secure properly so it doesn't rattle/vibrate, I think it looks much better the way you have it.

lineman74 Enthusiast

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Thanks.

 

I actually like that even better without that side plate on. As long as you got everything secure properly so it doesn't rattle/vibrate, I think it looks much better the way you have it.

Originally, they came off so I could take pics of the metal sides to see if a guy could fabricate another set with my own design in them. He couldn't do it and I never put them back on. I've decided I like them better off also.

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Looks good..

 

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Originally, they came off so I could take pics of the metal sides to see if a guy could fabricate another set with my own design in them. He couldn't do it and I never put them back on. I've decided I like them better off also.

I think with the side plates on it feels too "Avalanche-y" for me.

 

 

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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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Originally, they came off so I could take pics of the metal sides to see if a guy could fabricate another set with my own design in them. He couldn't do it and I never put them back on. I've decided I like them better off also.

I agree they look good with the sides off but have a certain appeal either way. Your black truck with black wheels and HD tires looks good with these bars. Are you getting some practical use from them? I worry that with my stock, city driving truck this setup would look out of place.

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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Not my cup of tea, but if you like how it looks, and they're giving you a crazy good deal on it, I'd say pull the trigger. Especially if you have plans on needing a place for additional lighting at some point in the future.

And you could always resell later for profit...

 

They look good on the right truck...Dodge had a brushed aluminum version of this and the side bars at one point.. looked good on my short/standard, but looked rediculous on a long bed and good sometimes on a quadcab with the right color combination.

 

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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Looks like they won't work with a tonneau cover.

 

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Looks like they won't work with a tonneau cover.

 

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Depending on how bad you want it, I have seen some postings of people notching out their tonneau covers. Not sure how well that would keep out the water or impact functionality though...

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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Depending on how bad you want it, I have seen some postings of people notching out their tonneau covers. Not sure how well that would keep out the water or impact functionality though...

These sport bars sit on the rails, no?

 

I've seen owners take the cover to a marine shop or an upholstery shop and have the notches put in and the cut edge finished so it looks good.

 

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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These sport bars sit on the rails, no?

 

I've seen owners take the cover to a marine shop or an upholstery shop and have the notches put in and the cut edge finished so it looks good.

 

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You are correct. Sorry, that's what I meant. They notched out the railings. Still, I don't see it being as water-resistant as before. I have a BakFlip and those channels are like little gutters. Notching them would drain the water back into the bed of the truck.

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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You are correct. Sorry, that's what I meant. They notched out the railings. Still, I don't see it being as water-resistant as before. I have a BakFlip and those channels are like little gutters. Notching them would drain the water back into the bed of the truck.

I didn't see the lip on the inside in that picture the first go around...that would pose a problem. I was thinking they sat on and secured to the top of the rail.

 

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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, no go for me with a cover.

 

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lineman74 Enthusiast

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I agree they look good with the sides off but have a certain appeal either way. Your black truck with black wheels and HD tires looks good with these bars. Are you getting some practical use from them? I worry that with my stock, city driving truck this setup would look out of place.

I would say it doesn't look anymore out of place than any other rig that has been heavily modded and a street queen.

 

Depending on how bad you want it, I have seen some postings of people notching out their tonneau covers. Not sure how well that would keep out the water or impact functionality though...

 

There is a thread on here where guys have successfully added covers with these bars.

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bizasuge Enthusiast

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I've had my bed sport bar on for a couple months now. I really like it. I have noticed the rattle up top but yeah it can easily be fixed as stated earlier. The way it bolts up you can tell it is definitely just for decoration. You can tell by the weight of it alone. But I am super impressed with the quality of it and the finish.

 

Still putting off buying a bed cover to accommodate the bar but it has been done and several covers will work. I also don't notice much of a blind spot because the rear headrests are usually there anyway and the tint doesn't help anyway. Never relied on that view out of the back windows anyway.

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