1/8" bed mount rubber cushions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Yellow Cheyenne · 10-23-2002, 12:44 PM

Has anyone used the 1/8" x 2" x 2" rubber cushions that are offered by some vendors that are supposed to stop bed rattles and squeaks? They have a hole in the center and are placed between the bed and frame at each bed mount location. Do they do any good, or should I not use them?

Big69C20 Toy · 10-23-2002, 01:06 PM

I used them when i put my truck all together. they go under the rails between the slats and the frame if i remember right. My bed doesnt squeek any or anythign so i suppose they work right.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-23-2002, 01:28 PM

We think the pads are good and install pads like these onto the frames before installing the beds. We do make our own out of industrial belting, (reinforced rubber, approx. 3/16" thick). Sometimes you have to shim the cab slightly if you have bed chrome that needs to be aligned to the cab.

Jim

Yellow Cheyenne · 10-23-2002, 01:45 PM

Chrome alignment was another concern I had. I haven't looked at the pads for a while, but as I recall, the ones I have are only about an 1/8" thick. My pickup goes to the body shop on Monday, so I guess I need to decide whether to use them or not. Thanks to those who have responded. Anyone else that has used them have any opinions?

10-23-2002, 12:44 PM	#1
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	1/8" bed mount rubber cushions Has anyone used the 1/8" x 2" x 2" rubber cushions that are offered by some vendors that are supposed to stop bed rattles and squeaks? They have a hole in the center and are placed between the bed and frame at each bed mount location. Do they do any good, or should I not use them? __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

10-23-2002, 01:06 PM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I used them when i put my truck all together. they go under the rails between the slats and the frame if i remember right. My bed doesnt squeek any or anythign so i suppose they work right. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

10-23-2002, 01:45 PM	#4
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Chrome alignment was another concern I had. I haven't looked at the pads for a while, but as I recall, the ones I have are only about an 1/8" thick. My pickup goes to the body shop on Monday, so I guess I need to decide whether to use them or not. Thanks to those who have responded. Anyone else that has used them have any opinions? __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

10-23-2002, 01:28 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	We think the pads are good and install pads like these onto the frames before installing the beds. We do make our own out of industrial belting, (reinforced rubber, approx. 3/16" thick). Sometimes you have to shim the cab slightly if you have bed chrome that needs to be aligned to the cab. Jim



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