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2011 Flatbed Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SMKYTXN, Sep 2, 2014.

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  2. Sep 19, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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  3. Sep 19, 2014 at 6:46 AM
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  4. Sep 19, 2014 at 6:55 AM
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    Curious to see how you attach it. Is the floor height going to be the same as the stock bed?
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2014 at 6:59 AM
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    The floor height is going to be about 13" above the stock floor.

    The plan is to run a 2" square tube over the frame rail and bolt through that to the factory mounting locations. I will sleeve the tube for the bolts as well. I'm also considering tieing into the side of the frame with some ruffstuff tubing clamps for some more lateral stability.
     
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  6. Sep 19, 2014 at 8:11 AM
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    I would tie into the frame wherever you can. That way it will provide some roll protection, at least for slow speed trail flops.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2014 at 8:22 AM
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    SMKYTXN [OP] If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    I agree. As it's planned right now the front hoop will be tied into the side of the frame. You can see where the lower legs 90 into the frame here.

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  8. Sep 20, 2014 at 11:18 AM
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  9. Sep 20, 2014 at 12:25 PM
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  10. Sep 20, 2014 at 12:46 PM
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  11. Sep 20, 2014 at 12:46 PM
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    Jobox storall
     
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  12. Sep 20, 2014 at 1:11 PM
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    Subd for an awesome idea!!!

    I'm likin the looks so far, but what if you sunk that jobox down in between the frame a bit? Not that it's critical but it'd make getting to the spare a little easier if imagine
     
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  13. Sep 20, 2014 at 1:12 PM
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    It's coming down a bit. That's why the cross member is coming out.
     
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  14. Sep 20, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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    Gotcha, can't wait to see how it turns out! I've really considered doin a true flatbed on mine but I like havin that box there..
     
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  15. Sep 20, 2014 at 1:18 PM
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  16. Sep 20, 2014 at 3:01 PM
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    This build needs more action. Sub'd :D
     
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  18. Sep 20, 2014 at 4:07 PM
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    You can see how much the back end moves around. These are the rivets for the rear shackle hangers. Nice steps in them like the leaf pack bolts.

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  20. Sep 20, 2014 at 7:37 PM
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    Phill stopped by to lend a hand today. We did a ton of work and accomplished what looks like very little. I guess that's how it goes. Here's what we did today.

    - Removed the spare tire cross member
    - Cut/burnt/beat out every rivet
    - Removed the additional rivets in the side of the frame so the shackle flip kit will be easier to install later
    - Test fit the "VERY HEAVY" jobox several times
    - Realized the box will have to move towards the back of the truck, meaning I'm going to have to add a little more to my bumper to protect it.
    - Added the new forward cross member, where the last support of the jobox will be
    - Sweated
    - Sweated
    - Ate some pizza


    All in all a very good day. Thanks again for the help Phill.

    Edit: I was able to drive the truck home at the end of the day as well. :woot:
     
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