Raptor Tray Attachment Points / J Brace

[Rapt]

J brace required when fitting a canopy,
What does it actually do?
The six attachment points on the tray top rails ,
Do they have a load rating ?

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[jezzza]

A J-Brace is a bracket, purpose designed to add additional strengthening to an item. In this case it is the vehicle tub of the Ford Ranger. This brace acts as a reinforcement for the load box and is mounted close to the wheel arches of the vehicle.

They don't alter the load rating of the vehicle.

 

[Rapt]

Hi Jezzza,

Thanks for your reply ,

My questions stems from adding a roller shutter then adding to that "ladder racks" which can also accommodate a roof top tent .

Previously a manufacturer quoted using their shutter and ladder racks you could get a Dynamic load of 140kg.

Now the shutter for next gen is derated to 90kg.

A second manufacturer has stated that their roller shutter has a dynamic load rating of 75kg or 150kg with tub bracing .

From what i understand its not a Jbrace that is the tub bracing but their own brace which is still in testing .

From what after market suppliers are also suggesting that the side walls of the tub with the 3 mounting points each side are limited to 45kg which you would think its not the jbrace either but requires further bracing to carry the 150kg mark.

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