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Old May 30, 2017 | 11:13 PM
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Hey Sandy, what's your next step? Are you still measuring and moving the bed? I hope you get the problem resolved without too much cost or effort. That's a great looking truck regardless.
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 11:03 AM
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Hey Glenn, had a shop look at it and I will plum the frame again and there could be an issue with the back bumper maybe being aftermarket and off center. Will tell them what I find out and we will discuss the best way to correct this. Will let yall know.
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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Watch this video on how to check for a diamonded frame. This is mostly for front end alignment, but it works the same way. Mason twine will work great.

This is how I checked mine and found my diamonded frame. If you are out, the string will lead out away from the front tire on one side, and into the front tire on the other side.

 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 08:00 PM
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[QUOTE=yardbird;17229698]Watch this video on how to check for a diamonded frame. This is mostly for front end alignment, but it works the same way. Mason twine will work great.

Thank You for this. I did some more plumb bobbing today and came up with this. If these numbers are not to bad the issue is going to be the rear bumper. I discussed the problem with a body guy today and we will look at this tomorrow. In the meantime this is what I have. A-D is rear



 
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 11:04 AM
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Do the numbers look like the specs are close enough? Are there any recommendations?
 
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