Does Malone Top Tier MPG493 Kit Require Painting

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Should I paint the bare steel supports, will this rust in North Carolina?

asked by: Peter

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The Malone # MPG493 TopTier Load Bar Kit has uprights constructed of galvanized steel that shouldn't need painting. Actually, it's fairly difficult to get paint to stick to galvanized steel, some would say its impossible.

The crossbars are vinyl coated, and wouldn't require painting.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Derrick

3/11/2024

Could they be powder coated black to match my trailer

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Mike L.

3/12/2024

@Derrick The galvanized steel of the uprights can indeed be powder coated. You'll just need to find a local shop to do it for you.

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Answer 1

I did contact Malone on your behalf and they confirmed you could use the Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers #MPG493 for a 5-1/2" foot trailer application. That said, they did have a specific note of caution that they stand behind…

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Answer 2

I spoke to Malone and the Brackets/U-Bolts can accommodate up tp 3 3/4 tubing, whether round or square. The u-bolts that come with the #MPG493 should be the ones that are used as they will center themselves when tightened down.

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Answer 3

The Malone TopTier Load Bar Kit for Utility Trailers part #MPG493 measures 54" tall from the bottom of the upright to the top of the crossbar. The uprights will fit on the floor of the trailer so if you measure from the floor up 54", that…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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