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ARE bed cover lift tubes


KaHOnas

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I've got an old fiberglass ARE tonneau cover on my '98, likely produced around 2000, judging by the serial number. It's been pretty cold here in Tennessee recently and they just aren't keeping the rather heavy bed cover up. Does anyone know what the specs are on these tubes or where to find replacements? I can't find any part numbers or anything on these. They probably got worn off years go.
 

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KaHOnas

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Haha.

Disregard everyone. I found the part number. SUSPA C16-17796 rated for 110 lbs (242.44kg).
 

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No wonder they're struggling with all that extra weight up there. Remove some of those fishing poles and they might work. LOL!

Seriously though, creative solution for storage and transport of them. I've seen similar on a camper shell, but never would have thought to carry it over to a tonneau.
 

KaHOnas

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4.0 OHV
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4WD
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235/75/15
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Get the job done, correctly, the first time. There's beer to be had.
It's worked well but they affect how much I can put in the bed. I'm considering going with a different setup.

Incidentally, I've got to sell off some of these fly rods. Anyone here interested in an Okuma, Eagle Claw, or a South Bend?

I'm keeping that graphite Sage III.
 
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