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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Factory bed bolt length?

Just picked up a just about rust free box for my 2wd truck and need to know what the factory bolt length is soni can remove the old one and have everything to install the new

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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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M12 X 1.75 X 108 AND,
M12 X 1.75 X 88 AND,
M12 X 1.75 X 76
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks! One last thing. How many of which sizes? Just so I'm not running back to the store looking for more
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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I don't recall if the F150 has 6 or 8 bolts. I believe its just 6 so I believe two of each.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Wade MMT/PSD Does the M stand for metric?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Yes sir. The more I've worked on my truck, the more metric tools I end up getting.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Sounds familiar, Thank you.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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if it is an 8 foot box, you will need 2 of each. short at tailgate, middle length in middle, and long in front at headboard.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Thanks guys.
 
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