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02-28-2012, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Sapulpa, OK
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Raising the Rear/New Bed
I'm wanting to raise the rear of my 62 LWB a couple of inches. What's the best way to do this? Also, I picked up a new bed and tailgate, I've never disassembled one completely - will the sides and back come apart without cutting any welds?
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02-28-2012, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: Raising the Rear/New Bed
Everything will unbolt except for the angle strips that are spot welded to the bedsides. The have to be cut or drilled off.
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02-29-2012, 01:35 AM
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  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Raising the Rear/New Bed
To raise the rear, you might look into a set of new springs. The original ones have likely sagged in nearly 50 years. I believe CPP or someone else offers a set that is for Suburbans and Panels that are designed for more weight.
As for the bed disassembly, on a fleetside, the rear sill is welded to the bedsides in 2 places on each side. Other than that, it is all bolted together.
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