Here's the bed on the frame.
I pulled the bed all the way so the end is resting on the back of the frame, just to see how much of a gap I'll have. And that's one helluva gap. (That's a 3/8 drive ratchet. Just for comparison)
Where should the bed go? does the rear cross brace hang over the back of the frame? should it be flush with the end? I want to set it up so it looks like the back of a 3600 or a 3100.
So do you think I should go with the toolbox/locker idea?
The plan is to fill it by extending the bed sides, so it still looks like a 9ft bed from the side, but actually build a locker or tool box to fill that space between the bed and cab. Then I could install on board air and a winch.
My biggest reason for this is because I can't find anybody that makes bed kits in 9 ft sections. It'll be a lot easier to use a 3/4 ton bed kit. Plus I know it'll fit!
Please tell me what you guys think.
I really apreciate your opinions.
-Nick