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2011 Flatbed Build

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

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  1. Jan 22, 2015 at 6:13 PM
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    Cut the slot and cover it with a "T" shaped cap piece that you can fasten down within the slot itself. I'm picturing thin steel, maybe stainless or powder coated. It will cover the gap, allow for expansion/contraction, and provide a clean look.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2015 at 5:46 AM
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    I was thinking the same thing. My thought was to have it underneath, but that would mean there would be a bulge in the deck. Having it above isn't a bad idea. I could secure it to one side of the deck and free float it on the other side. Good idea! :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2015 at 8:02 AM
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    Mine is all warped and wavy year round. The expansion from the first summer never fully shrank. I even used white to help mitigate the problem. It's still very functional, and I'm the only one who sees it since it's inside the dump bed.
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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    Got it. Guess it's just a problem that you have to deal with. There's a red version that handles high heat, like hauling hot asphalt. I wonder if it has the same issues. It's way too expensive to use as a truck bed deck though.
     
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    If you're going to attach it to the deck it does not have to be "T" shaped. Just a flat plate would do. "T" would be more rigid though.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2015 at 2:51 PM
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    Hey SMKYTXN,

    Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I noticed you have a traction bar on your truck (Looks like a BudBuilt)- how is it?

    Has it helped with drive-line vibes or "clunking" at all? Notice anything different while shifting or punching on the gas?

    Cheers.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2015 at 2:56 PM
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    I'm running the ATO traction bar. It does a fair job, but it's actually not quite long enough. The front shackle needs to be nearly vertical, but the bar isn't long enough to achieve that angle. I'm considering building a new one. If your leafs flex a lot then it may not provide enough resistance to axle wrap.
     
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    Good to know. Thanks for the insight.
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    SUBD! Holy Balls this is awesome!
     
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    Very nice build!!! Enjoyed seeing the progress!
     
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    Hey Smoky, I'm about to be wiring up the LED tail lights on my flatbed tomorrow or sometime the next few days - what did you do for running the wires to the stop/turn lead? Since the OEM wiring has 2 leads going to the halogen bulb, and 1 lead on the LED units. Did you just splice them into the one lead? I remember you had some problems with that, just don't recall what page that info landed on :)
     
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    Mine are still not correct, but they're close. I bought a relay off of Amazon that was supposed to take the two signal wires and combine them, but it didn't work at all. So I have a diode in line with each brake and turn signal wire so I don't get feedback into all of the lights. I also picked up a resistor to keep the hyperflash down. Good luck with it.
     
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    Dang, I was hoping you'd have the solution :) Well I think I'll be able to get to wiring stuff Monday or Tuesday, if I stumble across a solution I'll let you know. I assume with the second gen it's set up the same way - a dual filament bulb with two leads to the bulb?

    The bed looks great, by the way!
     
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    I put LED ovals into my headache rack; and just spliced into the existing trailer light harness. Works just fine - and eliminated any BS with hyper flash, etc.

    I used two wire (brake/running/turn) 6 LED ovals.

    Keep in mind with the 4 wire setup, the brake and running light share a common lead - while the turn each rewquire their own "hot". Sounds stupid, but I felt like an idiot when I forgot the fact that they needed to be seperate...
     
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