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MDFarms 05-12-2021 06:27 PM

Cut 8ft bed Into 6ft Bed
 
Anyone know of a shop or individual that knows how to or knows someone who can cut down a 8ft bed properly preferably in Michigan or If not Indiana/Ohio? Or have the templates that show.the cut lines around the rear marker lights?

Asshat 06-04-2021 08:42 PM

Re: Cut 8ft bed Into 6ft Bed
 
I’m curious about this too, is it just as easy to find a short bed and swap it onto the frame? Can this be done to a 3/4 ton long bed - drop a short bed onto the frame??

Here’s some specs from the Wiki:
115 in (2,921 mm) (short box: ½-ton models)
127 in (3,226 mm) (long box: ½-ton & ¾-ton models)
133 in (3,378 mm) (1-ton models)

1slo64 06-05-2021 07:33 AM

Re: Cut 8ft bed Into 6ft Bed
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Asshat (Post 8928801)
I’m curious about this too, is it just as easy to find a short bed and swap it onto the frame? Can this be done to a 3/4 ton long bed - drop a short bed onto the frame??

Here’s some specs from the Wiki:
115 in (2,921 mm) (short box: ½-ton models)
127 in (3,226 mm) (long box: ½-ton & ¾-ton models)
133 in (3,378 mm) (1-ton models)

frame has to be shortened as well

Pitpig 06-06-2021 06:25 PM

Re: Cut 8ft bed Into 6ft Bed
 
There are tons of threads on this, two main methods if it’s diy. Cut 12 and 8 inch sections out and weld back together or cut and tip the flanges. If your paying someone, buy new bedsides. The labor costs will kill you


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