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Jan 4, 2014 | 09:17 PM

jel88

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Bed is to narrow

I want to use my F350 crew cab with the 8' box to transport my mini-backhoe. The tires on the backhoe are 2" wider than the measurement between the wheel wells. How can I gain the extra inch on each side that I need? The truck has 235/80/ 16 LT tires.

Jan 4, 2014 | 10:12 PM

02TB250

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Are you trying to fit it inside the bed?

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Jan 4, 2014 | 10:28 PM

phillips91

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I would think a trailer would be the best route to go.

Jan 4, 2014 | 10:35 PM

One Cylinder

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An inch or 2 on each side shouldn't be too bad especially with 80's. Are you going to cut them and re-weld them, cut them and leave them out or just sledge hammer them into position?

You should probably rename this thread "I Love My Truck But Not As Much As My Backhoe"

Jan 4, 2014 | 10:38 PM

rollerstud98

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How mini is it? It will probably be too heavy to put in the box of the truck.

Jan 4, 2014 | 10:40 PM

2006lariat

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Build something to park on, on top of the wheel well's.

Jan 5, 2014 | 07:45 AM

Irelands child

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Many of the small tractors have wheels that can be reversed to widen/narrow the track. Can yours be reversed and if so, are they at the narrow width. Regardless, I would still use a trailer as that truck may be overloaded with the weight plus WILL be damaged - unless you don't care.