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Originally Posted by CJ2A
Sheep Dip,
How long did you make the channels that are on top of your frame, going towards the front of the truck ? and also going to the back ? What size Is the channel ?
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The rail on top of the frame runs the full length just short of the cab to end of the back end of frame for supporting the aluminum bed.
Just forward of the part you cant see in the pic the frame steps/drops to cab level, you have to cut a wedge or taper for full rail support in that area, a good straight edge will give you that offset info.
The full length rail on top of the frame is 1-1/2" X 4" X .125 wall rectangle tube, the wedge roughly 4' long is cut from I believe 2" channel...but a straight edge will confirm that 2" for you, it could be 2-1/2" or 3", I really do not remember.
A guy that's handy with a torch can cut that wedge and still leave 2 flanges for load support or a good metal shop can fab you a piece to fit also.