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2nd Update:
I have placed an order for the following parts:
- (2) Front KYB Gas-A-Just Shocks (RockAuto $34.79ea)
- (2) Rear KYB Gas-A-Just Shocks (eBay $20.00ea)
- (2) Rear Shock Mounts (RockAuto $33.89ea)
- Bed Bolt Hardware (RockAuto $34.89)
I've also come up with an idea to try to save my current truck bed a little longer - at least until I can get my hands on a new one... or have one built but that's just an idea I am toying with at the moment. I am thinking of using a 2' X 12' sheet of Corrugated Metal Roofing from Lowe's and cutting it in half for (2) 2' x 6' pieces. Together they would span the length of my bed and fit between the wheel wells with some overlap. I could then drill the holes out where the bed bolts would be and secure the corrugated down to the bed floor - allowing me to use a 6 of the bed bolts to secure the bed instead of just the 4 rear bolts. Since the corrugated would span the entire length of the bed, I would assume it would also provide additional support for the bed floor in the front where the rust has taken a toll. Once secured, I could put the drop in bed liner back in the truck and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
The idea sounds good on paper but I know all to well how it goes in reality lol. I just hope it does work out for a temporary fix for the next 6 - 12 months.
The corrugated panels... ! Does the panel match the bed floor ?
If you are just trying to do a quick fix, cheap, what about some sheet metal, either bend it or buy a 90 degree already bent, get a large enough legs on the sides, bolt or screw that to the existing bed metal.
Ltr
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !