Express Bed Crossmember Question
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Cargo Master
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Express Bed Crossmember Question
I thought I had original bed wood here but, it can't be. Bruce Horkey's crossmember kit only has 6 crossmembers. They look like these but there are too many here. Is this just a beefed up repair from a previous owner?
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Notice the oddball narrow plank in the mix. These planks were 1 1/4" thick.
I am going to buy some 2 1/2" square tube to make new crossmembers. I'll just put 6 in if that's all it needs.
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Six is correct. Does the Horkey kit include the metal insert strips that go at the ends of the two smaller middle cross members? I'll be needing to order the kit myself down the road. Stu
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Thanks Stu, Those pics help. Yes they do include the metal strips. Looks like a nice kit.
Wood and Arizona don't mix so I am going to go with steel square tube crossmembers. Still undecided on the bed wood.
Wood and Arizona don't mix so I am going to go with steel square tube crossmembers. Still undecided on the bed wood.
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Man, yours is truly original. No, I think it is just 6 wood crossmembers and the steel plates. No hardware or seals. $335.00. Says 60 lbs. Not sure what shipping would be.
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Abe, thanks for the reply. Mine will be steel soon. Wood just drys up, shrinks and splits really bad in this climate.
I can get the steel for about $100. Not original but, should really secure the bed to the frame well and not get loose and wobbly. If anybody down the road wanted original, they can unbolt it and chuck it for the wood. It'll be after I'm gone.
I can get the steel for about $100. Not original but, should really secure the bed to the frame well and not get loose and wobbly. If anybody down the road wanted original, they can unbolt it and chuck it for the wood. It'll be after I'm gone.
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Abe, thanks for the reply. Mine will be steel soon. Wood just drys up, shrinks and splits really bad in this climate.
I can get the steel for about $100. Not original but, should really secure the bed to the frame well and not get loose and wobbly. If anybody down the road wanted original, they can unbolt it and chuck it for the wood. It'll be after I'm gone.
I can get the steel for about $100. Not original but, should really secure the bed to the frame well and not get loose and wobbly. If anybody down the road wanted original, they can unbolt it and chuck it for the wood. It'll be after I'm gone.
Scott,
Did you go with the steel cross members?
If so, what did you use?
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I did go with steel. I posted the details and images here. I used 2 1/2" square tube x .120 wall.
It needs to be 2 1/2" tall and it was all I could find locally. I later found that there is another size available I would have used instead if it was available at the time. It is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x .083.
MY original wood was 2 1/2" tall by 2" wide. It had been replaced so I don't know what Ford put in.
The front cross member needs to be wider and attach to the front bed panel.
It needs to be 2 1/2" tall and it was all I could find locally. I later found that there is another size available I would have used instead if it was available at the time. It is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x .083.
MY original wood was 2 1/2" tall by 2" wide. It had been replaced so I don't know what Ford put in.
The front cross member needs to be wider and attach to the front bed panel.
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