Raptor AMP Bed Extender

Guess it depends on what you use it for. I just purchased the factory one recently and I am quite happy with it so far. I'm not hauling kayaks or canoes tho. I like it for its ability to keep things close to the tailgate and not have items sliding around all over the bed when its in the flipped in position.

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AMP Research 74813-01A BedXTender MAX, Black by AMP Research $242


AMP Research 74813-00A BedXTender HD MAX, Silver by AMP Research $241

Note, if you get the factory extender with a fabric tonneau cover it is almost impossible to release the latches so the tonneau cover can be folded back. I trashed mine and ordered the AMP extender.

kaypee said:

Note, if you get the factory extender with a fabric tonneau cover it is almost impossible to release the latches so the tonneau cover can be folded back. I trashed mine and ordered the AMP extender.

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This is true, if you want a tonneau cover I would recommend a soft roll up or any of the hard folding covers that have their own rails. The covers that have latches that hang down like an Extang Trifecta are going to get in the way of the extender.

kaypee said:

Note, if you get the factory extender with a fabric tonneau cover it is almost impossible to release the latches so the tonneau cover can be folded back. I trashed mine and ordered the AMP extender.

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I have a hard roll away tonneau cover (Gatortrax One MX) and it works just fine with the factory bed extender.

Will the older f150 metal ones fit?

Good thread guys - thanks for the info.

I want an AMP BedXTender but I have a Bedrug and a Roll-N-Lock tonneau cover so I want to be sure it'll work with them.

How does the BedXTender install? What's this about "no drill brackets?"

WhatExit? said:

Good thread guys - thanks for the info.

I want an AMP BedXTender but I have a Bedrug and a Roll-N-Lock tonneau cover so I want to be sure it'll work with them.

How does the BedXTender install? What's this about "no drill brackets?"

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No drill brackets utilize existing holes to mount a plate that you screw the mounting bracket onto, instead of ******** directly into the bed. I would have passed on the no drill bracket if it was a steel bed but self tapping screws into aluminum for this application, I prefer not to.

I just order the bracket, 74602-01A, 50 on ebay and Amazon had the extender for 231.

I prefer bed extenders that also flip out to become ramps. Two uses for one item.

Hi,

Will i have problems with the AMP Bedxtender fitting with a Bedrug and Retrax Pro MX cover?

Any help is appreciated.