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Originally Posted by mongocanfly
Really admirable job you doing there landarts..!!
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Thanks Mongocanfly!
So was able to get the bottom of the stake pocket reattached to the bedside where it pulled away. I drilled a few holes in the bottom mount and cleaned the metal on both sides to make a good spot weld. First attempt was a fail because I forgot to turn on the gas to the welder. After cleanup of that mess and gas turned on this time it was a success. Will need to go back and cleanup the spot welds before I Raptor line the bed.
Right on top of the rail next to the stake pocket I was repairing was a spot where the P.O. drilled hole for whatever reason. So I decided to cleanup the metal around and fill it in with spot welds. When that was done i knocked down the spot welds with 4.5 grinder and cutoff wheel, then followed with 80 grit sandpaper on the air D.A. sander. Might get away without any filler on this one.