I have finally decided on a solution for storing all my recovery gear and stuff that I would like to always have with me (in the truck). I use the back of the truck for work on a daily basis, and often have aggregates dumped into the bed....so I needed to keep it open and available. The girlfriend and I also sleep in the bed of the truck when we camp.

Whenever I wanted to hit the trails, it was a royal pain in the <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> because I would have to head home first, load up the truck, then hit the trails. Now I have my tug straps, spare, high lift, shovel and 4 ft pry bar all stored and locked on my tiny roof, so I can head out on a whim. I also have other gear behind my front seat.

It's a Surco rack, $200 plus $200 for the vertical Yakima pieces over the bed. Watch out....these Surco racks claim to hold 350 pounds, but I wouldn't trust the rating. With the Yakima cross bar along the back it has totally improved it's weight handling. The Surco rack itself is a good price, but then they get you on all the accesories like the high lift mount, shovel mount, and tire holder...mucho $!

Here are a few pics, please lemme know what you think, and give me any feedback that could improve it!

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Looks awesome. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I've always wondered what a Max would look like with a rack. Thanks for posting the pics. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Nice truck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Yeah I love that truck. I want one <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />

If you don't sell me your truck I am going to steal it...your choice!!!! hahaha.

I love it!!

Hmmm Torquezilla....lemme just check what my truck would be valued at ...uh... well .... unfortunately not too much so I'll pass on having you steal it. My insurance company would give me jack !#$^% to replace it. Why the heck does a 92 Toyota (same year as mine) same mileage as mine, cost at least 2x more!? It would suck to have to sell my truck...because resale is low, but it sure was a sweet deal to buy in the first place. I guess that's why we love our trucks so much. Low cash investment...priceless fun on the trails!

yah I miss my old ram 50 4x4. it was miled out though. I would kill for your truck though. if you want a JDM Pajero 5-speed we can work out a deal!!! haha

That looks awesome! I want a rack on mine, too. But, then I couldn't park in the garage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Maybe time for a new garage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />

That's a very good point Hazy Daze....unfortunately I don't have a garage, however, I gotta watch my height now when I hit those underground parking lots. My truck is actually taller than my VW westfalia camper now! Once, During a surfing trip, I drove my camper into a coin wash booth, forgot about the surfboards on the roof, and mangled both my boards. Tore the damn fins right off both of them! It was very, very embarrasing...to say the least!

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