Bed to Cab Gap

[friscobob]

I want to close up the gap between bed and cab, anyone done this? I think it would improve the looks if I could move the bed forward 7/8", sounds simple, but seldom is. Your thoughts?

[bbbc10]

I wouldnt bother doing it

[tinydb84]

If you close the gap too much you run the risk of hitting the cab with the bed when it flexed.

If you do it you need to consider the centering of the wheels in the wheel well, the rear bumper sticking out, and your fuel fill hoses night lining up as well.

[friscobob]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

If you close the gap too much you run the risk of hitting the cab with the bed when it flexed.

If you do it you need to consider the centering of the wheels in the wheel well, the rear bumper sticking out, and your fuel fill hoses night lining up as well.

The gap is very close to 1", so maybe moving 3/4" is more prudent and this will move the wheels more to the center of the wheel well than it is now. Moving he bumper forward is easy. Been looking at aftermarket gas doors that would need doing at the same time. I'm guessing the biggest thing is welding mounting holes closed and redrilling them forward. I suppose I could make a unibody out of it.

[Flying Hamster]

Maybe you could get a couple old bedsides and cut off the front edges and weld them to the existing to close the gap. this would mean not having to move axles, bumpers, filler necks, etc.

[Dead Parrot]

Before doing anything, I suggest you ride in the bed while someone else drives your truck over some rough bumpy terrain. I think you will be surprised at how much flex there is between the bed and cab. Observed this first hand as a kid riding in PU beds.