Sport bar - pros and cons

[j-ten-ner]

Since you're asking for opinions...I think those useless add-ons make you look like as if you're in the end state of your midlife crisis.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[Donstar]

Since you're asking for opinions...I think those useless add-ons make you look like as if you're in the end state of your midlife crisis.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

It is interesting how different modifications can be associated with age! Personally, I am past the crisis stage and still like adding functionality to my truck. The frequency of hauling 12' and 16' pieces of lumber are declining so I don't need the custom racks I had pre-midlife. I believe the bars being discussed here make more of an impact on looks than the function they provide. My interest at this time is motivated by my plans to build a deck this spring. Paying for delivery contradicts one of my key defenses for for having a truck and not a tiny SUV!

[j-ten-ner]

My opinion wasn't meant to offend you.

To answer your question, I think it's a waste of money.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[emeryz28]

I love love love the bars like that on the older trucks....but I am not sure about the new ones...

 

 

[Donstar]

My opinion wasn't meant to offend you.

To answer your question, I think it's a waste of money.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

Definitely no offence was taken. I do believe that some modifications have an age appropriate component. These bars suit a truck with a more aggressive or custom look than I want from my truck. This particular accessory is for appearance with no significant functional value, imo. I would be better off with a more discrete "headache rack".

[kdecaire]

I love the sport bar ! Mine came with lights on it and I really haven't found and issues with hauling stuff around yet, makes it slightly tighter for stuff but I made a tonneau cover with it so I still have full functionality imo

 

 

 

[uestorm]

I've been back and forth with this too for my truck. I like it, but don't think it'd suit a longer truck like mine with a standard bed and crew cab. On the flip side, I think a regular cab truck it would look better on. Just my opinion.

 

Put one on mine and get a lot of lookers checking it out.

[uestorm]

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

 

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there is a soft cover made by truxedo that works with no modifications.

[Smurk]

I have the truxedo

 

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[sallenthornton]

Not a fan, but what can you say to anyone who prefers the look

 

 

 

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[sallenthornton]

Not a fan, but what can you say to anyone who prefers the look

 

 

 

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[Donstar]

 

Put one on mine and get a lot of lookers checking it out.

Lookers have a lot to look at on your truck! Nice, strong looking truck!

[Lgetz]

Prefer the no side skirt installed look and is great for mounting offroad/utility lights. Would consider this and put a light bar but would never put a light bar over the windshield.

Edit for install question:

Does this require drilling the bed to install?

[tjdriscoll]

 

there is a soft cover made by truxedo that works with no modifications.

What model Truxedo do you have? I looked at the Titanium but it looks like the rails would interfere with the sport bar.

[dasimmon]

dont like them personally