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Bed Braces?
Are there braces that run from the the front edge of the fender wells up to the bed cross member on my 72 shortbed? I just removed the saddle tanks from my truck and it seems like there should be a brace there. If so, I will need a set if someone can part with them. BTW, I am going to toss the tanks soon. If you are near Ventura, T.O., Simi or the Sanfernando valley, basically Southern California and want them. Feel free to come and get them. I dont want to ship as they are used.
Thanks
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Yes the bed does use and require a brace there, without the brace behind it going to the frameafter removing the tank the bedside can flap in and out some and it will eventually tear the wheel arch on the front side midway up the arch at about the body line on the arch. I highly recommend you get these installed as soon as possible if your driving her much.
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I know member slam33 from long beach was looking for a set. Try him.
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Thanks Paul. Are the braces the same piece as used on the longbeds? Piper was he looking for the tanks or the braces I need?
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LWB & SWB both use the same braces.
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He was looking for the Tanks. I had told him I'd bring him mine, but I haven't made it down that way to deliver.
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