I want to build a custom flatbed that will house a toolbox, hilift jack and possibly a spare tire (if i can fit it) i already have a bobbed bed, you guys have any ideas or plans?

 

Search man!


I particularly like 4RnrRick's flat bed work -- LINK

 

welcome to yotatech ..make sure you make a build up thread when you decide

 

If I were to do a flat bed, this is how I would do it:

 

double shackle setup, ouch! Watch out for that, too many horror stories for me.

 

EWAYota Who did that flatbed? that thing is bad ass

 

I really like that flatbed

 

Not really that bad at all. If the guy was smart he probably put a catch pin in the top shackle so that he could lock it in place.

I have heard people say that they are afraid of the shackles unloading in a climb. I can tell you that it is not the case. They give you great flex for a lot less cost and headache than coil setups.

The flat bed is awesome....

Jon

 

This guy is an artist. Very nice! One day I would love to be welding and fabbing like this myself. Anyone have any tips where I can begin educating myself....aside from hanging out at the local welder's? I mean, are there good books to read, etc.?

This raises a question..
I was told by a fellow that has been welding most of his life that welding onto the frame was a bad idea. Obviously, if it were not supposed to be done folks wouldn't be doing it. But, why we he have said this?

 

Diffrent strokes for diffrent folks, that flat bed is ...........i don't know what to call it , but not good

 

99% sure it was TinBender over on Pirate. Guy does AMAZING working bending tubes for beds and cages. I've had those photos saved for a few years now, waiting to do something very similar to that, maybe altering it a tad.

 

thats pretty sweet. i would have hinged the top or covered the lights, so they dont get damaged removing the extra tire. and probably added some down bars from the hoop. but i like.