Topic: Does this count as a mod?

[Cut2TheChase]

Maybe this could count as a mod: I built a 10" hitch extension that allows clearance to drop the tail gate while our bikes are loaded. The extension is locked to the truck via locking pin at back of hitch, under the truck (near spare tire).

The set screw shown limits up/down travel, which keeps the bike rack from bouncing. The Locking pin prevents the unit from being removed from truck. The extension is fastened to the truck with a threaded pin, which draws the extension to one side of the receiver, thus eliminating side to side wiggle.

The bike rack is pinned to the extension via another threaded pin, drawing the rack tight against the side of the extension, again eliminating side to side wiggle. Another hole in the extension is home to another locking pin that has a 8' steel cable with forged eyelets, so the bikes can be locked to the hitch extension, which allows me to run into a store or restaurant without losing our bicycle investment. Everyone always says "oh, they'll be ok. No one will take them." but all it takes is one butt hole to completely ruin our day.

Now I can get into the bed of the truck without unloading the bikes if I need to! 

This cycling hobby is what occupies most of our free time when the weather is good, thus cutting down the number of opportunities for meeting you guys at GTG's. This and the arcade.

[Fowlhunter]

Nice job!!  I would count this as a mod especially since there was fabrication involved!!

[Main One]

Another mod vote here!

Nice job!

[tdybr27]

Yep, that's a mod!   

[oHIobellboy]

Definately  a mod with some excellent pix also 

[KY_BOB]

Heck yea that counts.  That's a nice mod to increase the usability of the bed.

[Waynesworld]

  YES !!!
 Great idea !! Well done !! A+++

[WB]

    

[bluedevil]

Great idea    You should patent that

[mhough]

Looks like a mod to me... now you need the e z lift for the tailgate (if you already don't have it)

[Cut2TheChase]

Looks like a mod to me... now you need the e z lift for the tailgate (if you already don't have it)

You know, I just learned about that mod a couple of days ago (Yes, I don't get out much, so I never hear about some of these things).  That looks pretty cool. I wonder how much the parts for that mod costs?

[mhough]

You know, I just learned about that mod a couple of days ago (Yes, I don't get out much, so I never hear about some of these things).  That looks pretty cool. I wonder how much the parts for that mod costs?

I think they're right around $25.00 (at least that's how much mine was) but I understand not to follow the direction on the packaging as they are for a Silverado and I guessing the AV is a bit different.  I also hear it's a 2 person job to get it done right.

Here's one link http://trucktoys4less.com/tailgate-easylift-assist.html but you can search for Hoppy easylift and may be get better pricing.