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Old 03-31-2020, 10:48 AM   #3
rockyrivermark
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Re: Brothers Shortbed Conversion for under $100

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Originally Posted by cebra View Post
I know there were some issues with the Brothers kit (grade 5 hardware breaking and one cab support template off a 1/2") that may be resolved now but it is the reason I didn't go that route.

This takes about 4 hours to do, to me it really wasn't much more difficult or time consuming than replacing a heater core or window regulator on these trucks.
I used the kit in 2017 and was absolutely baffled how they went through all the process of R and D and ended up 1/2" off for the cab mount holes.
If you take out 12" then that hole moves 12" not 11 1/2"!
seriously unbelievable.
Otherwise it was super easy but certainly over priced for what it is.
Mark
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