I am a fan of this idea. I built my own platform out of 20/20 aluminum and it didn't cost anything close to $600. But it works well, I am 6'2" and can lay straight out if I want to, with my head against the drivers seat back...
Install errors maybe? Or not, I dunno.
I've had it on there 3 years now and maybe 35k miles. I would think my fairly hard wheeling with a 35 on the carrier would test it pretty well.
Still going strong. Some powder coat has come off of the license plate holder, and will need repainting.
It is worth noting that my GX is a dedicated off road truck, meaning I don't drive it in the road salt much. I think if I did, I would need...
I have experience with ARB lockers from previous vehicles 10-20 years ago. I did have to pull the third members a couple of times to replace the seals, which is a PITA that an electric locker won't have.
These days I have a rear Eaton e-locker...
Prepairing for a long trip to Montana this morning, while removing my front skid plate for an oil change a large bolt dropped on the ground. A bit confused I start to look and the area the alignment shop would have been working the day before as...