Off-Road Flatbed design

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Todays project ,

Make the bed as easy as possible to remove and reinforce the mounting location :headbang:.



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Ever thought of making it tilting? Be pretty easy to weld a couple hinge points to the rear of the frame.I know you have a lift for removing it,but if it tilted,it would sure make clean-up at the carwash easy and doing maintence.Just throwing the idea at you
 
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It would have to be a totally different design and way more metal. I actually have a Hydraulic dump trailer and frame, got it out of a scrap metal bin. :cool:



Finished the 2nd side . cross bracing tommorow.

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It would have to be a totally different design and way more metal. I actually have a Hydraulic dump trailer and frame, got it out of a scrap metal bin. :cool:



Finished the 2nd side . cross bracing tommorow.

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2 plates with a hole welded to each frame rail back at where your rear bolt is,is all you need,you could still leave it with the front 2 bolts,all you'd need to do is wind out the 4 front bolts and lift the bed up manually,i wasn't thinking of making it a hyd lift,just a manual pivot lift.But if you already have a freebee dump trailer it's probably not as needed
 
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Whit the headache rack im buildings no one would be able to tilt it by hand... lol... And im building it so I can winch off of it :anitoof: :anitoof: doing a dump would be weak AF. for side load.

And Once my spare, packout, winch and jerry cans are install they'll be just enough room for a Moose, deer or Elk and thats it... lol...
 

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Whit the headache rack im buildings no one would be able to tilt it by hand... lol... And im building it so I can winch off of it :anitoof: :anitoof: doing a dump would be weak AF. for side load.

And Once my spare, packout, winch and jerry cans are install they'll be just enough room for a Moose, deer or Elk and thats it... lol...
There's ways around the side loading on a tilt bed when it's lowered,lol.Take a look at an old 3 ton grain truck . But i can see your point with the headache rack making it to heavy to lift by hand
 

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It would have to be a totally different design and way more metal. I actually have a Hydraulic dump trailer and frame, got it out of a scrap metal bin. :cool:



Finished the 2nd side . cross bracing tommorow.

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Haaaaaa…bringing home one mans junk from the dump lol.

Just noticed the front fender didnt quite get painted the correct color. Im sure thats the least of your worries haaaaa.
 
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Been in the shop since 8am... lol..

2x4 Pockets and 5" wide 3/16th rub rail worked out awesome and im exactly 8 - 2x10 wide so no ripping down boards. :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

Pretty stoked.

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So what do you guys think of this bumper idea. license plate will also be recessed not sure what to do still.

Ran out of gas and got a nice blue bottle to match the welder :anitoof: 65$ for fill this time around. Witch didnt cost nothing because she charged me wrong last time.

rub rails are done. Removing deck tommorow and welding all day.



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So what do you guys think of this bumper idea. license plate will also be recessed not sure what to do still.

Ran out of gas and got a nice blue bottle to match the welder :anitoof: 65$ for fill this time around. Witch didnt cost nothing because she charged me wrong last time.

rub rails are done. Removing deck tommorow and welding all day.



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Build pockets around the backside of your lights to miniumize damage from mud and snow,but that looks good
 
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In the shop tonight trying to plan something with this jeep cover.

I wish I could delete the rest,

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What's your plan for the bed dove tailing behind the rear tire but the bumper going out to the corner? I'd think having the bumper narrower will be better for offroad clearance.
 
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Not getting pulled over by the 5-0 trumps stubby rear bumpers around here.

And gives me a spot for quick detach mud flaps for the same reason as above.
 
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