48-52 Bed Installation Question
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Dogbones are the rear cab support links, they look just like dogbones. Any wear in the rubber bushings and it changes the ride height of the cab noticeably (because they are at an angle). You can change them without removing the cab. (Repro ones are actually the ones used stock on '53-56 I think, they are cast iron instead of stamped metal and much stronger)
I agree, none of that "cab off" stuff for me! That's exactly where I drew the line!
I agree, none of that "cab off" stuff for me! That's exactly where I drew the line!
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
Tim, just curious, have you drilled a bigger hole at the bottom of the stake pocket for drainage? I wonder why they closed it at all?
My bones were replaced. I'll have to scope it out if it ever cools down. Are the bones adjustable?
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Originally Posted by f1fordguy
My bones were replaced. I'll have to scope it out if it ever cools down. Are the bones adjustable?
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This article came up just in time for me. I'm going to put the finish on my wood this week and install next month. Sounds to me that maybe it is best to get the fenders and running boards assembled and then worry about the gap. I know my frame was for a longbed and cut down for a shortbed. Hope that doesn't cause many problems.
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Originally Posted by Delzell
This article came up just in time for me. I'm going to put the finish on my wood this week and install next month. Sounds to me that maybe it is best to get the fenders and running boards assembled and then worry about the gap. I know my frame was for a longbed and cut down for a shortbed. Hope that doesn't cause many problems.
Vern
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I'm goimg to use a UV resisstant tung oil. I would hope to get away from stripping and finishing. I think sun is the real killer and I would try to get a cover on any finish to keep it lasting longer.
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Vern,
I can take some measurements off of my bed tonight. I've been out of town and havent had much of a chance to mess with the truck. I kept the front x-member on my bed and used the original mounting holes. I don't think I have 1 3/8" gap between the bed and the cab. I was a bit concerned about my bed mounting as I made my own mounts. I made rubber mounting pads out of some 3/16" reinforced rubber that I got free from a local rubber and gasket supply outfit.
I mounted my running boards and all the holes lined up with the fenders front and rear so the bed must be at the right height. I do have about a 1/2" gap between the top of the running board edge and the lower bedside. Is this normal?
Do you still need any measurements?
Bobby
I can take some measurements off of my bed tonight. I've been out of town and havent had much of a chance to mess with the truck. I kept the front x-member on my bed and used the original mounting holes. I don't think I have 1 3/8" gap between the bed and the cab. I was a bit concerned about my bed mounting as I made my own mounts. I made rubber mounting pads out of some 3/16" reinforced rubber that I got free from a local rubber and gasket supply outfit.
I mounted my running boards and all the holes lined up with the fenders front and rear so the bed must be at the right height. I do have about a 1/2" gap between the top of the running board edge and the lower bedside. Is this normal?
Do you still need any measurements?
Bobby
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Bobby,
Nice color combination lol! Yeah, I think that 1 3/8 gap is bogus. I believe I have mine pretty much positioned where I want it but I had to re-drill the front cross member mounting holes an inch further to the rear. I wouldn't worry much about the 1/2 inch gap between the bed and running board. It will hardly be noticable. The Pros-Pick bed installation instructions tell you there may be a gap there. If it's excessive they suggest you take a measurement of the opening, make a sketch of it and have a filler piece made up by a local sheet metal shop.
Vern
Nice color combination lol! Yeah, I think that 1 3/8 gap is bogus. I believe I have mine pretty much positioned where I want it but I had to re-drill the front cross member mounting holes an inch further to the rear. I wouldn't worry much about the 1/2 inch gap between the bed and running board. It will hardly be noticable. The Pros-Pick bed installation instructions tell you there may be a gap there. If it's excessive they suggest you take a measurement of the opening, make a sketch of it and have a filler piece made up by a local sheet metal shop.
Vern
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Vern,
I think Pros-Pick need to update their instructions. You would think that with as much as a new bed costs they would be courteous enough to give you detailed instructions (with pics) of how to put it all together.
Yup, my old truck is mighty purty ain't it? Once I get done with all of the modifications I want to do then I'll consider blowing it apart for paint. (I guess it give me plenty of time to figure out how to do body work)
Bobby
I think Pros-Pick need to update their instructions. You would think that with as much as a new bed costs they would be courteous enough to give you detailed instructions (with pics) of how to put it all together.
Yup, my old truck is mighty purty ain't it? Once I get done with all of the modifications I want to do then I'll consider blowing it apart for paint. (I guess it give me plenty of time to figure out how to do body work)
Bobby
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