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Bed Stiffeners - What do they do? Do I need them?

Discussion in 'TOTAL CHAOS' started by TOTAL CHAOS, Jun 26, 2018.

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  1. Jan 21, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    contact us at info@chaosfab.com and we can get you set up with one.
     
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  2. Feb 12, 2021 at 8:46 AM
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    Has anyone installed these on a 3rd gen with an ARE CX topper? Just curious if you've run into issues with the height of the stiffeners and the topper sitting on the bed. Thx in advance.
     
    Due_North_Taco, Feb 12, 2021
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  3. Mar 26, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    I already installed a bed rack + RTT, want to get these on. Would I need to remove the setup to install, or can I just put them on with everything installed?
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2021 at 5:59 PM
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    Depends on if your bed rack is in the way for whichever stiffeners you want to install. I’d assume you’d be fine installing without having to take everything off. Having said that, if you have noticeable tailgate gaps or something like that, you may want to remove it all and tighten those gaps and then install the stiffners. But I would guess that isn’t the case for you.
     
    Due_North_Taco, Mar 26, 2021
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  5. Apr 19, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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    I run a decked system. Does anyone think since the decked is attached to the bed with bolts and hooks in the rear you wouldn't need to run bed stiffeners?
     
    Moabing, Apr 19, 2021
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  6. May 27, 2021 at 10:00 PM
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    Is there a Memorial Day sale ?
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    No there wasn't.
     
    TOTAL CHAOS, Jun 1, 2021
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  8. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    thank you . I was able to get your bed stiffeners from ORW on Memorial Day.
     
    HelloFelix, Jun 1, 2021
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  9. Jun 18, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Anyone try using nutserts into upright instead of the nuts and washers?
    I have a nutsert tool and was toying with the idea.
     
    jshields, Jun 18, 2021
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  10. Aug 1, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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    Can anyone recommend a preferred distributor for best price? I like these for the additional tie down points alone.
     
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  11. Aug 2, 2021 at 6:19 AM
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    Try a member here @Tttacodan. I bought mine from him. Great quality and a good price.

    bed stiff.jpg
     
    Brownie_Man, Aug 2, 2021
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  12. Aug 2, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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    Sorry I should’ve been more specific, looking for the Total Chaos bed stiffeners, the profile is low enough that it won’t interfere with some of my bed uses.
     
    Hook78, Aug 2, 2021
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  13. Mar 8, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    Have any second gens run into this problem? I dont want to modify my shell
     
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    Is ORW still a supplier for these? Or just SDHQ?
     
    TexasTJ, Nov 3, 2022
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    These where easy to install.

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  16. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:49 AM
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    looks great! thank you
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:29 PM
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    On the bolt actually in the bed floor, do you know/remember the thread pitch? I'm wanting a different bolt there than stock myself.
     
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    I'd say the bigger the washers the better, with even better being making some plates with holes on the backside to better affix the bedside to the bracket.

    Nutserts don't have much interfacial area.
     
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