"The Dent"
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From: Western Colorado USA
"The Dent"
Who else has "The Dent"?
I didn't have one until this morning. I was facing downhill with the tire rack opened straight out, a gust of wind caught it and it swung all the way open with a thump.
I didn't have one until this morning. I was facing downhill with the tire rack opened straight out, a gust of wind caught it and it swung all the way open with a thump.
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"The Dent"
That happens. I have to watch my brother-in-law and other relatives whenever they try to help unload things from the cargo area; he usually swings the carrier open with gusto; also tends to drag stuff throught the open window and scratch the gate upper section.
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From: Greensboro, NC
"The Dent"
Mine had the dent when I bought it three years ago. Pretty bad one too. It went in about an inch at least. I removed the tailight, drilled a hole or two and beat most of it out with a sledge hammer and some kind of rod. Slathered it with bondod and repainted. I was repainting the whole truck anyway since it was camo when I bought it. I almost wish I had left it camo now and not bothered fixing the dents, but my intentions with the truck were different when I bought it.
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From: NJ
"The Dent"
i also have the dent. mine is on the bottom though. happened whe i drove away with out the tire rack shut tite. guarentee i wont do it again.
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From: mpls Usa
"The Dent"
This would definitly make a case for the interior tire rck that is in my 96 XL, aside from taking up some space, it'll never swing anywhere.
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From: Memphis, TN
"The Dent"
It makes a case for a simple restraining cord with a quick clip to release it. I put one on mine after I rolled it, and I also had a welder install a brace inside the taillight opening to prevent it even if the cord wasn't attached. I can't count how many times I've driven off with it unlatched, and the cord has always saved me. Especially last weekend when the chain I had slung over the tire broke the catch and let the carrier swing out. I just used the cord to tie it up until I got home (to the junkpile) & replaced it. 
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"The Dent"
I have a similar dent in mine but at the lower hinge. I have had a theatrical safety cable (24"x 1/8" coated aircraft cable with an eye at each end and a spring clip) performing the task Steve mentioned since I had it happen to me.
