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How to save the bed?

04-05-2005, 06:35 AM

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JedRattle

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How to save the bed?

I am trying to come up with an idea to save my bed...

The problem: I have a 2005 3500 longbed. I ride dirt bikes as much as possible. I notice on my last truck the front bed rail would bend when the bikes were tighten down. This is the first new vehicle I have owned. I want to keep this thing at least 10 years. I want to keep the bed in good shape for years to come. I cannot afford to replace the bed in 6-7years.

The solution: I was thinking about having a piece of 1/4 alumumin bent to form a new front bed rail cap and front panel. Bolt it down in about 10 to 12 places. Spread the load is what I am thinking.

Does anyone have another idea/solution? I don't want to hear.. get a trailer! Thanks for your input!

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Last edited by JedRattle; 04-05-2005 at 06:42 AM..

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