{"product_id":"ford-ranger-next-gen-lower-tub-strengthening-bracket-j-brace-egr","title":"Ford Ranger Next-Gen (2022+) Tub Strengthening Bracket (J-Brace) - EGR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe J-Brace is EGR's lower tub strengthening bracket for the Ford Ranger Next Gen (P703), part 040174. EGR describe it as engineered to provide increased load capacity, manufactured using Ford Australia's motor body building guide. It reinforces the tub so a rack load goes into the tub structure rather than into panels that were never meant to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGR state this bracket does not fit Wildtrak or Platinum variants.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your Ranger is either of those, this is not the right bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat vehicles does this fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUsed with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Next Gen (P703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTub-mounted rack, total load over 45kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect fit. EGR require it above 45kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Raptor Next Gen (P703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed for the Raptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Next Gen (P703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWildtrak variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit. EGR exclude Wildtrak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Next Gen (P703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatinum variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit. EGR exclude Platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Next Gen (P703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTub-mounted rack, total load under 45kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect fit, not required under 45kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Next Gen (P703)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanopy roof mounted rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect fit, not needed. The load goes through the canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces the lower tub structure under a rack load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired by EGR above 45kg of load on top of the tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured using Ford Australia's motor body building guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with EGR platform racks, crossbar kits and ladder racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not fit Wildtrak or Platinum variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower tub strengthening bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e040174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEGR requirement threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny tub load above 45kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTub-mounted platform racks, crossbar kits, ladder racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariant exclusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit Wildtrak or Platinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brace goes into the lower tub before the rack legs are torqued down, so fit it at the same time as the rack rather than as a later addition. Doing it after the fact means pulling the rack off again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e lower tub strengthening bracket and its fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e rack, platform, leg kit, rack mounting hardware, fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know if I am over the 45kg threshold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd up three things. The rack or platform itself, which for the EGR platform range is 14kg to 22kg depending on size. The gear permanently strapped to it, so jerry cans, boards and a shovel. Then the tent with people asleep in it. Most builds cross 45kg the moment a tent goes on, which is why the brace is required more often than not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my Wildtrak or Platinum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. EGR state the bracket does not fit Wildtrak or Platinum variants. This is the single most important check before ordering, so identify your variant first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I fit a rack without it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe load goes into tub panels that were not designed to carry it, and over corrugations that shows up as flexing and stress around the mounting points. EGR require the brace above 45kg, so leaving it out also puts you outside their fitting requirements if a warranty question comes up later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need it if my rack sits on a canopy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A canopy roof rack carries its load through the canopy structure and its own internal support frame, not through the tub. The J-Brace only applies where the rack legs mount to the tub itself. If you are unsure which setup you are ordering, tell us the truck and the rack and we will tell you which parts you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EGR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45167658500296,"sku":"040174","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7890\/1704\/files\/Ranger_J-Brace_Graphic-V2__71787.1765345468.jpg?v=1786325864","url":"https:\/\/nextgenranger.com.au\/products\/ford-ranger-next-gen-lower-tub-strengthening-bracket-j-brace-egr","provider":"NXG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}