Question: Bed Mounting Pads - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 05:35 PM

I have a question, the bed mounting pads that are sold reproduction, are they specifically for wood beds, or do metal beds need use them? When I took apart my wood bed, there were not any rubber pads there to speak of. Also, on one of the truck websites it shows wood longbeds as needing the 10 piece kit. I have a Longhorn...so do I need more? To confuse things further, on the package of rubber bed mounting pads, it specifies 1/2 ton. My truck is a 3/4 ton.
Does anyone know for sure what the story is with these things?
Thanks,
Richard

red71c10 · 03-27-2011, 05:39 PM

I have heard they are strictly aftermarket, and not factory. I just did a bed swap (steel floor) a couple of months ago and there was no trace of any pads ever being between the bed and frame.

crazy longhorn · 03-27-2011, 06:16 PM

My longhorn didnt have any pads under the bed....nor have any other truck I have dismantled. IMHO, I beleive the bed will stay tighter mounted without them. crazyL

**jerry moss** · 03-27-2011, 07:04 PM

i have pulled a lot of beds off 1/2 and 3/4 tons and have never seen pads between the bed and the frame mounts. i believe it's an aftermarket thing.

BIGMAC68 · 03-27-2011, 09:54 PM

Those pads were originally used on the 41-53 style trucks with the wood blocks. They can be used on the 67-72 series but are not factory.

70LonghornCST · 03-27-2011, 10:07 PM

Thanks, everyone. You all helped to answer my question.

cdowns · 03-28-2011, 07:29 AM

they're cheap insurance for preventing squeaks// i just make some up out of thin rubber mat i get at fastener store

03-27-2011, 05:35 PM	#1
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Question: Bed Mounting Pads I have a question, the bed mounting pads that are sold reproduction, are they specifically for wood beds, or do metal beds need use them? When I took apart my wood bed, there were not any rubber pads there to speak of. Also, on one of the truck websites it shows wood longbeds as needing the 10 piece kit. I have a Longhorn...so do I need more? To confuse things further, on the package of rubber bed mounting pads, it specifies 1/2 ton. My truck is a 3/4 ton. Does anyone know for sure what the story is with these things? Thanks, Richard __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-27-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Question: Bed Mounting Pads I have heard they are strictly aftermarket, and not factory. I just did a bed swap (steel floor) a couple of months ago and there was no trace of any pads ever being between the bed and frame. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

03-27-2011, 06:16 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Question: Bed Mounting Pads My longhorn didnt have any pads under the bed....nor have any other truck I have dismantled. IMHO, I beleive the bed will stay tighter mounted without them. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

03-27-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,946	Re: Question: Bed Mounting Pads i have pulled a lot of beds off 1/2 and 3/4 tons and have never seen pads between the bed and the frame mounts. i believe it's an aftermarket thing. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-27-2011, 09:54 PM	#5
BIGMAC68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tuttle Oklahoma Posts: 162	Re: Question: Bed Mounting Pads Those pads were originally used on the 41-53 style trucks with the wood blocks. They can be used on the 67-72 series but are not factory. __________________ 99 GMC extended cab/99 Chevy suburban 89 Chevy Long bed Extended cab on air ride 71 Chevy long wide/70 Chevy short wide 68 Chevy short wide/68 Chevy short step 68 Pontiac GTO 51 Chevy five window 1/2 ton short bed 50 Studebaker 2-door sedan 50 Ford 2-door sedan with flat head v-8 49 Studebaker pickup 40 Dodge flat bed truck

03-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#6
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Question: Bed Mounting Pads Thanks, everyone. You all helped to answer my question. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-28-2011, 07:29 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Question: Bed Mounting Pads they're cheap insurance for preventing squeaks// i just make some up out of thin rubber mat i get at fastener store __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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