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dbmx66 · 02-05-2012, 01:41 PM

one of my squares is a shortbed conversion as well. if all 8 bed bolts are in, that means the front two he had to drill the hole. take the bed off, or just unbolt it and slide it back a little, just so the front two holes are exposed (or which ever ones he drill) open them up a size or two bigger so if there 1/2 holes bring them up to 11/16, 3/4 or maybe even 7/8, you might have to switch to a bigger washer, but it should allow for a little more movement so you might be able to get it lined up better.

02-05-2012, 01:41 PM	#5
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: bed cock-eyed from cab? one of my squares is a shortbed conversion as well. if all 8 bed bolts are in, that means the front two he had to drill the hole. take the bed off, or just unbolt it and slide it back a little, just so the front two holes are exposed (or which ever ones he drill) open them up a size or two bigger so if there 1/2 holes bring them up to 11/16, 3/4 or maybe even 7/8, you might have to switch to a bigger washer, but it should allow for a little more movement so you might be able to get it lined up better.