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Nov 14, 2005 | 01:39 PM

limegoldf100

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Bed bolts

Yesterday, I set an 8-ft Styleside bed on my 71 F-100. It still has the bed-to-frame bolts but no nuts. Does anyone know the size and thread?

Nov 14, 2005 | 02:41 PM

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If they are the carriage bolts, then they should be 1/2 in course thread.

Nov 15, 2005 | 09:42 AM

Mikes67F250

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Grade

The grade on these bolts vary. you can get some at al umber yard, but they are only grade 2 bolts. I contacted a bolt and fastener company and I got grade 5 carriage bolts. I did this because at times I haul as much as a ton or two. Just a consideration for you.

Nov 16, 2005 | 07:01 AM

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Mike can you help me follow your logic here? The bolts hold the bed down to the chassis, loading 1,000 lbs in the bed will make the bed stick that much more. Why would a bolt upgrade be better for the job?

John

Nov 16, 2005 | 09:32 AM

limegoldf100

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I don't know how critical the grade of bolt would be for me, but I can see where Mike would want good ones for hauling. I'm thinking of all the ways a loaded bed could be stressed going up grades, braking, etc.

Nov 16, 2005 | 09:52 AM

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Two reasons why I would go with a higher grade is one being a accident or sudden stop you wont' have to worry about stressing them. And the second reason would that a hardened bolt will not rust as quickly as a lower grade. These lower grade bolts are weak as it is with out the rust. Hope this helps.