Stake Pockets, anybody use them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Second Series · 07-02-2018, 03:11 PM

1988 K2500 standard cab, longbed, fleetside. There are 3 stake pockets on each side of the bed. I'd like to put a rack on so I can haul long lumber. The actual pockets are 6" deep and could accommodate a 2x3, but the opening on the bed rail is smaller than the pocket. I thought about cutting down a 2x3 to fit, but I want as much strength as I can get. Now I'm considering opening up that hole so I can use the pocket. Has anyone built a bed rack? out of wood? What did you do with the stake pockets?

07-02-2018, 03:11 PM	#1
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 373	Stake Pockets, anybody use them? 1988 K2500 standard cab, longbed, fleetside. There are 3 stake pockets on each side of the bed. I'd like to put a rack on so I can haul long lumber. The actual pockets are 6" deep and could accommodate a 2x3, but the opening on the bed rail is smaller than the pocket. I thought about cutting down a 2x3 to fit, but I want as much strength as I can get. Now I'm considering opening up that hole so I can use the pocket. Has anyone built a bed rack? out of wood? What did you do with the stake pockets? __________________ '47 Panel to '88 K2500 Frame Swap Mechanical Speedometer Drive Solution 1947.2 1 ton Chevy Panel 1955.2 Chevy 6700 Bus/RV 1990 Chevy K1500



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