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10-02-2009, 01:50 PM
#64
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I was impressed enough with your SAS thread, and then after reading every page, I saw this one and was blown away. Amazing job. It's definitely the best flatbed I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of them.
Out of curiosity, what would you say the total weight of the FB is? It's got to weigh a lot more than the old bed...
Out of curiosity, what would you say the total weight of the FB is? It's got to weigh a lot more than the old bed...
10-03-2009, 07:07 PM
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I ducked into the weigh station nearby when the CHP wasn't around and did a quick weigh. The flatbed weighs roughly 400lbs. The bed was around 300lbs. The headache rack gives the flatbed a more weighty look however it is only 1/8" steel. What makes it so strong is the structure - 1/8" enclosed, welded all around and connected/welded to the flatbed.
Thanks for the comments!!!
Thanks for the comments!!!
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10-07-2009, 09:12 AM
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wow, ive seen a lot of nice rigs on here but i am honestly jealous now. your truck is absolutely amazing.
if you dont mind me asking (maybe i missed it), what was the final cost?
if you dont mind me asking (maybe i missed it), what was the final cost?
10-21-2009, 11:36 AM
#69
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Awesome job, great functional bed.
How is it all working out now? You have had a few months to get the suspension all worked in. I read you added a leaf to it but in the front or the back and why?
Great job again and as has been said before, best truck on Yotatech IMO.
Jeremy
How is it all working out now? You have had a few months to get the suspension all worked in. I read you added a leaf to it but in the front or the back and why?
Great job again and as has been said before, best truck on Yotatech IMO.
Jeremy
10-21-2009, 11:49 AM
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THANKS!!!
It is working out great! I added a leaf to bring it up to level. I had a little bit of a sag and I had an extra 2 leafs that would fit the OmE leaf pack. It brought it up just a little in the back. I kinda like the look of a slightly raised back end. I really rides nice. The weight is toward the middle of the rig and it is a little different than the stocker bed. I really like it. Wheels incredible. I did some decent wheeling in the past few weeks. my only regret is it is really muddy and dirty. But, eh thats what its for.
Thanks again!
Kind of a bad pic-
It is working out great! I added a leaf to bring it up to level. I had a little bit of a sag and I had an extra 2 leafs that would fit the OmE leaf pack. It brought it up just a little in the back. I kinda like the look of a slightly raised back end. I really rides nice. The weight is toward the middle of the rig and it is a little different than the stocker bed. I really like it. Wheels incredible. I did some decent wheeling in the past few weeks. my only regret is it is really muddy and dirty. But, eh thats what its for.
Thanks again!
Kind of a bad pic-
Last edited by toyospearo; 10-21-2009 at 12:36 PM.
10-21-2009, 01:22 PM
#71
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That's awesome! Glad its all working out so well, wish I had done a bit more research when I did mine.
I am talking with Mike about a custom leaf pack now and trying to get mine working a bit better.
Great job!
Jeremy
I am talking with Mike about a custom leaf pack now and trying to get mine working a bit better.
Great job!
Jeremy
10-26-2009, 11:48 AM
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Um, haven't really thought about that. I don't suppose I would charge anything.
Do you mean a design schematic angle for angle in order to make one like it?
Do you mean a design schematic angle for angle in order to make one like it?
10-27-2009, 01:17 PM
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HOLY I just saw this thread for the first time from your post on my flatbed build. I want to go home and light my truck on fire now. That is one awesome build up your truck is gorgeous!!
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