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KensChevy · 03-21-2013, 06:56 PM

I am in the process of trying to make all the sheet metal on my truck fit right. Took a while to get all the front sheet metal right - thought the battle was over, until I set the bed back on the truck. The bed sits about 3/4 inch higher than it should, and this is with NO spacers of any kind. I do have about 3/4 inch between the frame and bed where the frame arches for the rear end - but it is sitting flush on the mounts. Any suggestions on how to correct this?

Lee H · 03-21-2013, 07:15 PM

Assume you used a new cab mount kit. Did you reuse the thick washers you took off with the original set? The new sets do not come with the thick washers that originally came on these trucks. Another thought, you didn't over torque the cab mounts compressing the cushions to much?
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0608272c-10 · 03-21-2013, 07:35 PM

Is your bed sitting the same on both sides im having the same prob only on one side
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**TBONE1964** · 03-21-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Assume you used a new cab mount kit. Did you reuse the thick washers you took off with the original set? The new sets do not come with the thick washers that originally came on these trucks. Another thought, you didn't over torque the cab mounts compressing the cushions to much?
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To add what Lee said, also consider when you change cab mounts, the core support mounts will also need replaced or shimmed to match. If not, you may have door and hood alignment issues.

Remember the bed is fixed mounted with no rubber and the only thing that changes it is frame twist.

**29od1** · 03-21-2013, 08:41 PM

The order of mounting should be the bed and cab, and then the front sheet metal. That way you don't have an issue with the bed being too high.
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KensChevy · 03-21-2013, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the input. I didnt use the old washers - so Im sure thats part of it. I also did the cab, then the front sheet metal, and now the bed - so Im sure that didnt help either. I think I will start with finding those thick washers and see if that fixes the issue. Thanks for the input!!

SS Tim · 03-21-2013, 09:31 PM

Do you have the factory service manual?

03-21-2013, 06:56 PM	#1
KensChevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleburne Texas Posts: 91	Bed height Issue I am in the process of trying to make all the sheet metal on my truck fit right. Took a while to get all the front sheet metal right - thought the battle was over, until I set the bed back on the truck. The bed sits about 3/4 inch higher than it should, and this is with NO spacers of any kind. I do have about 3/4 inch between the frame and bed where the frame arches for the rear end - but it is sitting flush on the mounts. Any suggestions on how to correct this? Attached Images

03-21-2013, 07:15 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: Bed height Issue Assume you used a new cab mount kit. Did you reuse the thick washers you took off with the original set? The new sets do not come with the thick washers that originally came on these trucks. Another thought, you didn't over torque the cab mounts compressing the cushions to much? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

03-21-2013, 07:35 PM	#3
0608272c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: enfield ct Posts: 67	Re: Bed height Issue Is your bed sitting the same on both sides im having the same prob only on one side Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
29od1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Bed height Issue The order of mounting should be the bed and cab, and then the front sheet metal. That way you don't have an issue with the bed being too high. Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2013, 09:20 PM	#6
KensChevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleburne Texas Posts: 91	Re: Bed height Issue Thanks for the input. I didnt use the old washers - so Im sure thats part of it. I also did the cab, then the front sheet metal, and now the bed - so Im sure that didnt help either. I think I will start with finding those thick washers and see if that fixes the issue. Thanks for the input!!

03-21-2013, 09:31 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Bed height Issue Do you have the factory service manual? Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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