[OKGMC4]

Starting to build the brackets to raise the bed. It will be about 6" up. I want to hide my fuel filler behind the tailgate. I used 1/2 all thread in ther original hole and tightened a plate about 5.25 inches up. then built down to the frame. I then drilled a 1/4" hole in a 1/2" bolt, mounted it to the bracket, then used a hole saw to punch a 1.5" hole through the bracket. Then I will add a radiator core bushing at all four brackets.

Why would a person do such a thing? The cab sits on bushings and the bed does not. It seems that both would need to compensate for frame flex. Especially since I intend to preside over a holy union of the the two. Hopefully converting to a unibody won't be harder to do than I think it will. I want to get rid of the gap at the front of the bed. That's also why I cut the frame down 3 inches shorter than a regular short bed. I think once the bed and cab are joined in holy matrimony (making cute little mini trucks) the area between the back of the cab and the rear wheel well will look too long unless some material is taken out.