78 8ft Styleside Crossmembers
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78 8ft Styleside Crossmembers
Hi all, I'm looking to source some crossmembers underneath my 8ft bed on my 78 F250. I'm not finding much in terms of aftermarket parts through the usual sources.
Any recommendations on crossmembers from later model beds?
I've seen a few people replace the crossmembers w/ steel tubing - but not finding much info on the various sizes needed, etc.
Thanks!
Any recommendations on crossmembers from later model beds?
I've seen a few people replace the crossmembers w/ steel tubing - but not finding much info on the various sizes needed, etc.
Thanks!
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I had to replace all mine too. Looked everywhere but nobody makes them for individual sale. They come on all new bed floors so you would think they would be available somewhere.
I used 1 1/2", 2 1/2" and 3" tubing in a .120 wall. I took the junk metal bed floor out of mine an am going back with walnut and bed strips. That being, said most of what I am doing will not be right for your application.
Best thing you can do is measure from the bed floor to frame in each floor support location.
I used 1 1/2", 2 1/2" and 3" tubing in a .120 wall. I took the junk metal bed floor out of mine an am going back with walnut and bed strips. That being, said most of what I am doing will not be right for your application.
Best thing you can do is measure from the bed floor to frame in each floor support location.
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