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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Yes, it does go under that area. It also goes under the wheel tub flanges and under the front flange of the bed sides. The wood sits above the header panel flange. If you are going to go with a wood kit, spend the money on a good, quality kit. I replaced mine with some cheaper stuff that I cut and routed myself, but if I were to buy a kit, it would be from Mar-K

So that means I need to lift the bed, correct?

That’s probably what I’ll do, it’s just expensive. Wish there’s was a cheaper way to go.