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Old 08-27-2003, 07:58 PM
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was wondering if you guys like the aftermarket ones better or the factory ones better? i know i want one just dont know if i should go aftermarket and get a new one or buy a used factory one?

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Old 08-27-2003, 08:16 PM
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Factory, it's designed for the truck!
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Old 08-28-2003, 12:02 AM
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it seems like the aftermarket ones are more efficient since they dont loose space on the curve. they have a 90 degree curve and the ford one makes several bends loosing tailgate space when in use. thought that might look better to
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Old 08-28-2003, 08:44 PM
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Not sure, but I believce the one from the factory is made by an aftermarket company and can be bought directly from them.
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Old 08-28-2003, 09:52 PM
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The factory one is made by Westin, with different mounting holes from the aftermarket. Aftermarket: drill new ones vs. OEM uses the ones already there. Is it worth drilling new holes for $100 less? Or, maybe pick up a used on from another member. Best price I found for the OEM one was $290.
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Old 08-29-2003, 09:36 AM
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The factory extenders are made of stainless steel tubing, but the aftermarket ones are only made of aluminum.
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Old 08-31-2003, 11:46 PM
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well i got a factory one off a 2003 thats only a few weeks old for $100 bucks off ebay. not a bad deal
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Old 09-07-2003, 10:27 PM
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Make one!
I made mine. I don't use it very often but it has been helpful a few times. I don't keep it in the truck. $30 worth of PVC pipe. Quick assembly and great use. Is it pretty? No. But it works great. No drilling either.

I couldn't bring myself to spend the 100's of dollars for something that I would seldom use.

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