Bed rail supports

[Bigsack]

Just picked up a 26' Ranger Lariat and I'm seeing information about needing bed rail supports for a topper. Is this a thing for 26' model years? If so, this is absolutely ridiculous. It's a damn truck and supposed to do truck things and it can't handle 80 pounds on the rails?? What's next, do I need a tailgate support to sit on the tail gate? I stepped away from Ford for a bit and decided to give them another chance, but good grief I can't put a topper on without spending additional money for supports......

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[kickingaz]

Please don't quote me on this, but as I recall, they fixed this with the '26 models. I believe that is why many of the tonneau covers had to be remade specifically for the '26 (i.e. the '24-'25 tonneau covers don't fit them). You may want to make certain the topper is also redesigned for a '26. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Bigsack]

Please don't quote me on this, but as I recall, they fixed this with the '26 models. I believe that is why many of the tonneau covers had to be remade specifically for the '26 (i.e. the '24-'25 tonneau covers don't fit them). You may want to make certain the topper is also redesigned for a '26. Just my 2 cents worth.

Well that's a plus if it's true. We'll see what others have to say, and I'll keep researching it.

 

[Medic 6]

If you are referencing the “J braces”, that issue was corrected on the mid 24 MY and was a recall as well from Ford. Your 26 is GTG.

 

[Bigsack]

If you are referencing the “J braces”, that issue was corrected on the mid 24 MY and was a recall as well from Ford. Your 26 is GTG.

Appreciate the response! Good to know.

 

[cb4017]

Yep, good to know. I'm scheduled to pick up my Ranger on Friday.

 

[Bigsack]

Yep, good to know. I'm scheduled to pick up my Ranger on Friday.

What are you getting?

 

[cb4017]

What are you getting?

XLT FX4 with 2.7L, Advanced Tow Package + Tech Package and spray in bed liner. There was a paint chip so they're going to fix it before I pick it up..

 

[Bigsack]

XLT FX4 with 2.7L, Advanced Tow Package + Tech Package and spray in bed liner. There was a paint chip so they're going to fix it before I pick it up..

Very nice. I just got mine yesterday. Had planned on getting the XLT. It was at another local dealer and my dealer went to get it. Came back w/ the same truck except it was a lariat. Hemmed and hauled about spending the extra money and decided to get it. I'd place a 100 dollar bet they grabbed the lariat on purpose.

 

[Mike9816]

Just picked up a 26' Ranger Lariat and I'm seeing information about needing bed rail supports for a topper. Is this a thing for 26' model years? If so, this is absolutely ridiculous. It's a damn truck and supposed to do truck things and it can't handle 80 pounds on the rails?? What's next, do I need a tailgate support to sit on the tail gate? I stepped away from Ford for a bit and decided to give them another chance, but good grief I can't put a topper on without spending additional money for supports......

I've had a Leer shell/topper on my 24 fx4 for two years. Without a problem. Without the braces. I don't do estreme off roading. The braces prevent side to side movement of the bed. I also think it was remedied for you model.

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