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You may have heard about truck bed extenders from a friend who has one, or perhaps you saw one at an auto parts accessory store. They certainly are interesting for any pickup truck owner who has tried to haul something that was slightly longer than the length of the bed. There are a few things you should know about them, if you are thinking about getting one for our truck.
They are easy to install
You can buy one locally or even order online and have it delivered to your home. If you are handy with tools, you will be able to install a bed extender easily. In general, you will need a drill and a screwdriver. The size of the needed drill bit will depend upon the particular brackets you are installing.
There are single piece designs available
These designs are popular for smaller trucks. Once you have installed the bed extender, they can be easily removed. Depending upon the design, they either move up or over to the side, and then slip off the grove of a bracket. This is convenient if you will only use the bed extender occasionally. Most of these one-piece bed extenders can roll forward onto the bed, so you can close the back of your truck and keep the extender inside your truck bed. Many of them are designed so that once you lock the door of your truck bed, the extender cannot be removed.
There are three piece designs available
These are popular for large bed pickup trucks. They consist of two side gates and one end gate. Once you have installed the hardware, it is only a matter of slipping on the gates, and you are ready to go. These gates can be removed and stored, so you can use them only when needed. The three piece design offers a valuable extension for those using their truck to deliver payloads in a work environment. A larger payload will prevent the need for a second trip.
They are available for most pickup trucks
You can buy truck bed extenders for any make and model of pickup truck. But although manufacturers try to design their extenders to fit as many pickups as possible, there is no single extender that will fit all trucks. Always make sure the bed extender you want to buy will fit your make and model truck.
Pickup truck bed extenders offer many advantages for someone who uses his truck for a living to haul various loads. But they also offer benefits to the truck owner for recreational use and for transporting large consumer items that have been purchased. Take your time and find the right truck bed extender for your pickup truck.
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