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Old 02-14-2008, 12:32 PM   #1
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question about mounting the bed when using a fuel cell

heres a question for those of you who have fuel cells between the frame rails out back........im putting my bed back on this weekend and im wondering if i need to move the rear the cross brace? its a 16 gal cell from summit and the truck is a 55 second series , thanks in advance for any help . oh,by the way i havent posted any pics yet but my new wheels should be here by this weekend so hopefully i can roll her out and get some !
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Old 02-14-2008, 03:14 PM   #2
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Re: question about mounting the bed when using a fuel cell

I think I moved my cross member back about 5".
It helps with the final placement of the filler in relation to the bed cross members as well.
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:02 AM   #3
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Re: question about mounting the bed when using a fuel cell

thanks brian........i already mounted the fuel cell and moved that crossmember , what i was asking about was the cross braces that the bed wood mounts too , im thinking that the rear one might have to be moved
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