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Flat bed. Who makes them in CO?

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Trucko, Jul 7, 2023.

  1. Jul 7, 2023 at 8:54 AM
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    Trucko

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    Does anyone on CO make flat beds for 2nd gen dcsb. There is redline in Co springs that imports aluminum ones from Canada but they are expensive. I'm just looking to get basic flat bed built to put a wedge style camper on. Trying to keep weight low as possible so preferably aluminum but open to steel. I would want the deck width similar to the bed width but length of deck to be 6 feet not 5. Tw have any suggestions? Thanks.
     
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  2. Jul 7, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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    Bowen Customs makes some amazing beds. But not exactly "basic".

    https://www.bowencustoms.com/

    They also make these Topper Beds, specifically to be used with a wedge popup shell type setup. Great for storage.

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  3. Jul 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM
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    YamaDirtrider

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    What hasn't been modified?
    Are you just wanting to have a flat tray or somthing intricate with bins and such?
     
  4. Jul 7, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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    tacomapocalypse made a pretty basic flatbed for a friends T100. I think it was a custom job.

    I'm not sure if they are still in springs or not though
     
  5. Jul 7, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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    Aluminum is more expensive than steel, so that's one reason why it's "much more expensive"

    Then there's the whole welding aluminum vs steel; super easy to weld steel but not everyone knows how to weld aluminum even with just a spool gun

    Some specific areas on said flatbed might even be TIG
     
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    Just the tray
     
  7. Jul 7, 2023 at 9:36 AM
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    Those are rad and what I would love in long run but just can't afford it niw
     
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    What hasn't been modified?
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    Bowen Customs makes good shit, but prepare to wait and open up your wallet.

    My friend had one on his RAM and it looked amazing.
     
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    Iron clad Fabrication in Greeley. Not sure on their pricing but worth a shot calling them.
     
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    What's your budget? Might need to learn how to weld aluminum yourself to keep costs down
     
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    Any specific page I should look at. Right now I am open to anything as budget is priority. Then weight hoping ditching the bed might allow for a steel build. Send me a pm let's discuss there
     
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    Aluma makes a bed that'll fit good
     
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    What hasn't been modified?
    It’s our page of stuff we’ve done, and then some.

    sent you a pm
     
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    Got a link. Thanks
     
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    You'd be surprised how expensive other stuff is then :laughing:
     
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    Two perfectly good options I can think of off the top of my head: borrow or save.
     
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    Eh...was going to say guns.
     
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