Bed to Frame Bolts

[JrCarr]

Wondering if someone can tell me the specs (length and diameter) for the carriage bolts used to attach the bed on my 70 short bed 2WD step side. I had the ones that were on there when I took the bed off my truck 8 months ago, but have since "misplaced" them. I'm sure I could figure it out with measuring and trial and error, but it would be great if I didn't have to do that and could just buy what I need the first time.

[SS Tim]

To clarify you need the hardware included in callout 32 for a wood floor stepside, correct?

At the moment I can't tell you the sizes but here is the illustration from LMC's catalog. For $20 (30-0144 steel) it seems an easy decision unless Brothers, Classic or The Truck Shop here in CA have them about the same price shipped. After all you are not going to find the offset washers at Home Depot tonight.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=15

[JrCarr]

I am looking for the 8 bolts that will attach the bed to the frame. I called the truck shop and they only have a full bolt set which include all the bolts for the wood bed. I am not looking for that at the moment as I am not sure if I will keep the stepside or switch to fleetside, keep the wood bed or switch to steel bed. Right now, I just need to attach the bed to the truck so I can move it.

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by JrCarr

I am looking for the 8 bolts that will attach the bed to the frame. I called the truck shop and they only have a full bolt set which include all the bolts for the wood bed. I am not looking for that at the moment as I am not sure if I will keep the stepside or switch to fleetside, keep the wood bed or switch to steel bed. Right now, I just need to attach the bed to the truck so I can move it.

8 3/8-16 carriage bolts 5 in long.