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shackled_motorsports

Post subject: Reconnecting bed after cutting frame rails

Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:51 pm

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Hey guys how do most of you reattach your beds when you cut your rame rails and move them in.

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Luvrv8

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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:27 am

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I set my bed on and "squared" it up. I then used 2X3 .120 wall metal and cut a 45 degree angle at the end where it bolts to the bed. I drilled a hole that would use the stock size bolt for the bed. I then welded the square end to the frame and added gussets. Do that 6 times and your done.

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shackled_motorsports

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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:54 pm

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thanks man, that helps me out a lot.

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Luvrv8

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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:14 pm

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I will try to get pix tomarrow for you.

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