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mjshealy · 09-25-2017, 04:09 AM

That brings me back to my original question... If the front and rear support is different,that only means one of two things:
1- the supports are the same height, but have lower bed surface height to allow for the taller wood floor, or
2- wood bed trucks have a different frame size and shape than metal bed trucks.
If it is just the top end that sits lower to accommodate the 1" wood instead of 1/16" metal, then they should mount the same. I have a hard time believing the frames were different depending on the bed they put on it. If the frames are the same between the two, I have no problem cutting out the steel and laying wood in its place if that sacrifices 3/4" of bed floor height. The steel bed lays straight, so I would imagine the wood will too, even if it's not meant to be there. Or am I wrong and the frames are different?

09-25-2017, 04:09 AM	#29
mjshealy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Shacklefords, VA Posts: 21	Re: Are there bed differences between types and wheelbase? That brings me back to my original question... If the front and rear support is different,that only means one of two things: 1- the supports are the same height, but have lower bed surface height to allow for the taller wood floor, or 2- wood bed trucks have a different frame size and shape than metal bed trucks. If it is just the top end that sits lower to accommodate the 1" wood instead of 1/16" metal, then they should mount the same. I have a hard time believing the frames were different depending on the bed they put on it. If the frames are the same between the two, I have no problem cutting out the steel and laying wood in its place if that sacrifices 3/4" of bed floor height. The steel bed lays straight, so I would imagine the wood will too, even if it's not meant to be there. Or am I wrong and the frames are different?