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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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That's weird

I went to put a 2x12 into the truck bed as a divider. There are indentations in the bed sides to accommodate this. I had it in my 2011, but I needed to cut almost 2 1/2" inches out of the length to fit the 2017. So the same configured truck CC LWB truck has less distance between the bed sides. I realize this is just inside the bed and not necessarily the overall width of the truck. I just thought is was weird enough to mention. No biggie.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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bed width

Wonder why?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 07:13 AM
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Because the aluminum needs additional bedside reinforcement to be strong enough, particularly to support the BoxLink cleats.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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And if I remember correctly, the overall width of the super duties decreased a bit versus the outgoing generation.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2023 | 10:06 AM
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To me, the 8 foot is a bed, and the 6'9" is a hat shelf. I only use a truck for trucky things, not because I like driving it or it makes me look rugged. I like putting dirt bikes or ATV's in the bed and shutting the tail gate. Extra wheel base tows nicer also.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2023 | 10:58 AM
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Had to add around 1/2” to the one I used in my 2016 when I put it in my 2023.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2023 | 12:51 PM
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Would it be possible for you to measure the board/distance and post it for us? I am curious to see if the board I have been using will work, needs to be cut down, or if I need a new board.
 
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