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Old 07-30-2012, 12:42 PM   #1
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Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

The FAM does not address Fleetside beds. Can someone post the distance from the top bed front rail to the cab at the center of the cab? Mine is looking tight, especially when the frame will start racking offroad. Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-30-2012, 02:23 PM   #2
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Re: Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

I'll get one for you tonight. I think it is pretty tight at the center. Maybe an inch.
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Old 07-30-2012, 11:30 PM   #3
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Re: Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

Thanks, no hurry.
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Old 07-31-2012, 09:42 AM   #4
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Re: Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

got busy last night and forgot all about getting it......will get it for you though
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:37 PM   #5
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Re: Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

OrrieG...got that measurement tonight. Mine is 1 1/8" at the center.
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:59 PM   #6
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Re: Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

As you know, I did the frame swap. But, I also have 1 1/8" at the center.
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Old 08-03-2012, 01:30 AM   #7
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Re: Fleetside bed to cab dimension.

looks like 1-1/8" is the magic number, mine is sitting at about 3/8! Thanks guys.
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