Strut is 1 5/8 by 1/5/8' approx 2 feet long. I also incorporated two washers between the aluminum bar and the U bracket to allow the strut to slide more freely. The RAMBOX cargo management system makes for a better truck bed, setting This class-exclusive system helps new RAM trucks stand out from the rest. I then fabricated from 1.5' aluminum flat bar a spacer for the front side between the U bracket and the rail for stand off and spreading the load. I removed the springs as they were not necessary. kijiji. Here are the first pictures of the U bracket attached to the rail system and also a strut configured for the kayak rack.įor the U brackets, I used strut nuts (1/2') that I ground down to fit in the rail system. 20 REBEL Lethbridge, Alberta 79,939 2023 Petrol Automatic 4 doors Black Dealer 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT eTorque Engine, RamBox, Trailer Hitch, Trailer Tow Mirrors Legacy All-In pricing includes: 6.25 AMVIC fee, 699 Legacy Adds: Locks. Eventually, I will paint the kayak rack when it is finished. Anyway, I will provide pics as I get those done. Before I got the truck, I was already set with Softopper but now my plans might have to change.

I did get sidetracked as my wife wanted me to create a way for her to take her kayak by herself. 1 I found a really good deal on a Ram Rebel, but the truck had Ramboxes which eliminates most of the compatibility with aftermarket toppers.

My plan was to be able to use the same struts and just swap out the hardware for the top vs. I then started on the rack for my kayaks.

Ram rebel with rambox