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What's flatbed pickup life like?
slavenoid:
Thanks all for the input. I'm definitely not a canopy guy and have commercial insurance so no concerns there.
Im thinking just a plain flat bed with no permanent boxes on top and removable wood rails. We have had more service style setups that are convenient for tools but terrible for loading and unloading. I'm leaning towards a wood deck for better traction and securing cargo, but wouldn't mind hearing an argument for steel.
I'm excited to make the change.
bearpaw:
Prior to my Ford, I had a 98 dodge that I had a steel flatbed on, I built side racks that doubled as ATV ramps, I would put them on whichever side of the truck had the highest ground to make load and unload not as steep. However, over time and heavy usage the paint was abused and rust took over much of the steel flatbed.
I like the looks of the aluminum bed on my ford much better and it won't rust, I also think there is a sight increase in fuel mileage not being as heavy. Currently I have a single board side rail to keep things from sliding off but I think I'm going to build some aluminum side racks to match the aluminum bed and for use as ATV ramps.
Ghost Hunter:
Can always put Rhino liner on it. Nothing slides on mine. Steel is heavy. Want to protect it from rusting. In deck D-rings are nice but clog up and stick a lot. Have the tools handy when you need them.
Special T:
I have my 5th dodge one ton and I'm keeping it with the factory bed because I now need my canopy sometimes. I'm working on a bed reinforcement with z bar for maximum tie down points and beef up the bed.
Happy Gilmore:
My main gripe about mine is there are no tie down points.
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