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Bed mounting
I should have the bed back on Sunday and will need to start with the layout of the strips. I've check several threads and am not quite finding a lot of info. Any pointers will helps. I've got the mar-K sheets but am a bit lost as usual. I have the 8' fleet side model.
do the cross rails get mounted to the truck frame first them you set the bed on them and then install the wood? Jake
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Re: Bed mounting
I don't think the Mar-K instructions say to do it that way:
https://app.box.com/s/n3qahmyqzpkxk763z996taefyyaa448m
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Re: Bed mounting
I did it completely off the frame, then put the bed back on, and finished the last couple of boards/strips. I left the middle ones out to put a strap around so I could lift with a strap and my engine hoist.
If you can, do the assembly off the frame. Doing all those bolts is a pain, having the frame/axle/suspension/exhaust in the way will make it much worse. ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Bed mounting
I layed mine out vey similar, but had the bed resting on the frame. Started with the outermost and worked in. It definitely took two people, to manipulate / massage the boards and strips into place. Just did he bolts snug initially, and once it was all together I flipped the bed up on end and tightened everything down.
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Re: Bed mounting
Jay.
I like how you did it, so you attach the bed rails before mounting to the frame
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