Custom bed frame/mounts
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Custom bed frame/mounts
Hi,
I have a 1956 f100 that I am attempting to finish soon. I have a new bed from Dan Carpenter with 7" tubs. I also have in place new stock cross members supporting it. I am wanting to install 20X15 inch wheels with a tire diameter of 30". I've seen it done already. My problem is this; the cross members lip, as it curves out, may interfere with the tire during suspension travel. I think I have the ride height set where I want it, I could raise it but then, to me, it will look like a 60's truck with it's butt up in the air which is not my taste.
I'm sure one option is to build custom cross members or something along that line.
Any suggestions guys? Maybe from someone that has already conquered this problem?
I would post pictures to show the problem (yes I have already been sent instructions on how to) but this site is so complicated to do so.
I have a 1956 f100 that I am attempting to finish soon. I have a new bed from Dan Carpenter with 7" tubs. I also have in place new stock cross members supporting it. I am wanting to install 20X15 inch wheels with a tire diameter of 30". I've seen it done already. My problem is this; the cross members lip, as it curves out, may interfere with the tire during suspension travel. I think I have the ride height set where I want it, I could raise it but then, to me, it will look like a 60's truck with it's butt up in the air which is not my taste.
I'm sure one option is to build custom cross members or something along that line.
Any suggestions guys? Maybe from someone that has already conquered this problem?
I would post pictures to show the problem (yes I have already been sent instructions on how to) but this site is so complicated to do so.
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Fred,
had the same problem... I just added a tab onto the crossmember and moved it back... and the other one forward about an inch... only picture I have... hope you can understand
john
had the same problem... I just added a tab onto the crossmember and moved it back... and the other one forward about an inch... only picture I have... hope you can understand
john
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John, thanks for your help. That's a great idea and the bed wood bolts won't show it's been moved since I am using WOW stainless steel strips with hidden bolts. Thanks again John. 
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