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Whats the correct way to raise a bed floor ??
Hey guys, what are yall opinions on this? I need to raise the bed floor on my '68 short fleet (wood floor) by 3 inches. Could i fabricate (8) 3 inch spacers to weld to the frame at the mounting points and relocate the front panel and inner bedside rails up 3 inches. Of coarse something would be needed to cover the exposed area above the rear bed sill, but thats pretty straightforward. What about the wheeltubs ?
Any input would be helpful. How would you do it ? ![]() I dont mind the work involved, it just want it to look right.
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Re: Whats the correct way to raise a bed floor ??
hey chris, this is what i did with angle iron, but it was way more than 3" but you get the idea. then the wood would still fit in the original places around the wheel tubs.
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Re: Whats the correct way to raise a bed floor ??
thanks Nick !
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Re: Whats the correct way to raise a bed floor ??
On a wood floor truck, it is super easy.
- Get a set of the step side angle pieces that mount to the inner bedsides. Mount them 3" higher than the stock bedside flange. - Assemble the bed floor as normal. You will have to re-drill the wheel tub mounting flanges in the bedsides 3" higher. There is also a small lip on the tubs that will have to be trimmed off so they will sit flush with the inner bedside. - Use composite body lift pucks 3" tall- common for 4wd Jeeps and the like and 3" longer than stock carriage bolts to mount the bed. Here's a pic of mine in progress- sorry no finished pics- but it is done and works well...
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Re: Whats the correct way to raise a bed floor ??
Sweet, thats what i had in mind. I'm gonna start machining the spacers tonite once i get to work !
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Re: Whats the correct way to raise a bed floor ??
Yep. I sectioned 3" out of the rear stake pockets. You will need to re-drill for the mounting bolts behind the taillights as well.
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