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blk81shrt 02-10-2009 12:06 AM

Bed Crossmembers
 
Does anyone have any ideas for bed supports under my bed floor?? Unfortunately a couple of mine are rusted out. I have thought about just using square tubing, but I'm not sure I would like the look that would give.

Thx

N2TRUX 02-10-2009 09:16 AM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
Anyone?

crawdadfox 02-10-2009 09:58 AM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
I have my bed apart right now and the supports are 2x3", so i dont see why you couldnt use 1/8" wall 2x3 tubing. I checked the price here on the tubing...$110.00 for a 24' piece, so it may be cheaper to buy the bed supports from a vender.

mainermikeyd 02-10-2009 02:13 PM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
crosscanadaparts.com I POSTED A THREAD ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM LAST MONTH AN THIS IS WHERE I WAS LEAD TO, THEY ARE CALLED THE BED CROSS RAILS SUPPORTS I ORDERED THEM LAST WEEK AN CURRENTLY WAITING ON THERE ARRIVAL, HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

chevyfan420 02-10-2009 06:54 PM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
I would go for the 2x3 square tubing. I replaced my rear cab support with tubing because i couldn't find the rail from any local vendors, and it was very easy to work with

blk81shrt 02-11-2009 01:57 AM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
bed supports are $40 from crosscanadaparts.com so it looks like I will be ordering one of those! I am looking into getting something fabbed up tomorrow, but I doubt it will be less then 40

blk81shrt 02-12-2009 06:19 PM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
Ok so Im just looking into getting some steel tubing, what thickness do I need?

.083
.120
.188

I haven't had much experience with metal! I should be carrying anything too heavy, my truck has a flip kit installed

fast75 02-13-2009 08:00 AM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by blk81shrt (Post 3140505)
Ok so Im just looking into getting some steel tubing, what thickness do I need?

.083
.120
.188

I haven't had much experience with metal! I should be carrying anything too heavy, my truck has a flip kit installed

.083 = just over 1/16th........062
.120 = just under 1/8th........125
.188 = just over 3/16th........187
use the .120 and you'll be fine........:smoke:

blk81shrt 02-13-2009 01:03 PM

Re: Bed Crossmembers
 
OK the original bed cross-members are 72" correct? I would like to keep them the same length preferably. I was hoping to get them today in Calgary, but my truck is an hour away at my farm, otherwise I would measure it right now!


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