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srt8dork

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So I decided I am going to build my own over the bed rack/basket deal, and I went out to the truck to do some measuring, figure out how much metal i will need so i can start cutting and welding and i came across something funny. you know those side drop-in holes on the bed, one in each corner, in the top of the sides.... well the right rear, right front, and left rear were all exactly 5-3/4 deep, but the left front was only 5-5/8 deep.... is ayone else's like that? any idea on why? maybe they needed and extra 1/8 to keep it above the fuel door? hahaha thanks for letting me know if you do!
 

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The body builder site only shows one Stake Pocket Open Size (2.4x1.8) for all 08 boxes.

Maybe yours is special ... or it is such a small difference they didn't feel the need to document it.
 
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sorry i realize i did a horrible job of explaining what i was talking about, but i was referring to how deep those holes go down into the truck, not the size of the openings haha thanks for that link, thats a pretty freaking awesome reference to have
 

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The wiring diagrams alone make that site worth it's weight (if web sites have weight ... how much does a byte weigh ... or would you consider the weight of the equipment; those racks aint light ~ but then again they are so much lighter than the old stuff ... or is it a weight of the knowledge ... oh I degrees) in gold!

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It doesn't give depth :( Good luck!
 

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