08-13-2010, 05:24 PM | #1 |
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72 chevy longbed
hey guys this is my first post i have a 72 long bed. well i bought a bed off a 72 gmc this bed should bolt up right i have it on but can not seem to get it to sit right its off center
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08-13-2010, 06:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: 72 chevy longbed
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First off welcome to the board... It should line up with no problem. Do the rear bolts go down through the tubes? LockDoc
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08-14-2010, 01:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: 72 chevy longbed
all the bolts lined up and went in the right places the bed sticks out bout 2 inches on the driver side and the bottem of the bed hits the cab corners barly might need to be shimmed or somthing i dont know
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08-14-2010, 08:46 AM | #4 |
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Re: 72 chevy longbed
Is the bed misaligned or is it your cab? Check your cab mounts/supports and see if they are in good condition.
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08-14-2010, 11:15 AM | #5 |
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Re: 72 chevy longbed
the 2 rear cab mounts are shot
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08-15-2010, 12:57 AM | #6 |
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Re: 72 chevy longbed
lol i ment the bushings are shot
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